HIAB HiConnect™ is a web-based dashboard that displays insights on equipment usage, location, time in operation, idle time, and productivity level. By enabling new insights, it helps you to further increase efficiency, productivity, and safety. HiConnect is the latest technology in terms of connectivity capabilities. Being able to remotely access data is key to maximizing your business with facts instead of assumptions. HiConnect maintains constant contact with all units, giving fleet managers the ability to stop unsafe behavior and usage before an incident happens. With the ability to view service history and plan upcoming services, your fleet has minimum downtime and increases daily efficiencies.

The HiPro control system with Overload Protection (OLP) is standard on all K-Cranes and brings an unprecedented level of safety to operations without reducing performance. When approaching an overload condition, the knuckle boom crane gives an audible and visual signal at 90% and will stop all radius increasing functions once full capacity has been reached. Automatic Speed Control (ASC) reduces dynamic loading by progressively reducing the speed of the knuckle boom crane when the capacity is between 80% and 100%, preventing operators from performing unsafe, abrupt movements.

HIAB’s Variable Stability Limit system (VSL) monitors the truck’s stability by registering the extension of stabilizers and monitoring the pressures at each leg to determine the maximum safe capacity of the knuckle boom crane, allowing for higher capacities in situations where the legs are not able to be fully extended. VSL and VSL Plus are available on all Hiab K-HiPro cranes (285, 425 and 505) with VSL Plus available for the 505, which compensates for the weight of the load on the truck, offering even greater lifting capacities, increasing the efficiency of any business.

Load Stability System (LSS-V) provides smoother, more precise vertical boom motions. If an operator performs a hard stop while raising or lowering a load, the LSS-V system controls boom movement, minimizing the bouncing of the boom and load, while preventing load damage and unnecessary stress on the knuckle boom crane’s components. This feature works in the background to smooth out boom functions allowing for easier placement of the load, making deliveries faster and more efficient. By controlling boom movement and minimizing the bounce of the boom, the structural stress is reduced, thus increasing the expected service life of the knuckle boom crane.

Crane Tip Control (CTC) is an optional feature available for the 285 and 425 cranes. It allows the knuckle boom crane’s controls to be controlled by three levers – the horizontal extension from the truck, the vertical lift, and the rotation of the crane. CTC provides a simplified operation, reducing training time when onboarding new operators, while allowing operators to perform complex techniques safely and efficiently.

Semi Automatic Folding (SAF) simplifies the stowing process reducing it to a single-lever operation, protecting the knuckle boom crane and the knuckle boom truck from damage. It allows a single lever operation to fold and unfold the crane, while activating just one lever, which greatly simplifies this frequent routine operating task.

The HIAB CombiDrive3 remote control increases efficiency by giving the operator freedom of movement to use the best possible position to view the load. It comes standard with a 100%, 70%, or 50% speed switch. This feature allows the operator to easily change the speed of the knuckle boom crane - especially useful when adjusting heavy loads at long outreaches. The HIAB CombiDrive3 remote control is reliable and worry-free industrial component designed to last the life of the crane.

Hiab's industry leading technology provides world class, industry leading safety features that keep operators safe and in control, minimizing risk to individuals or the environment. With the smart technology solutions of HIAB’s loader cranes and MOFFETT truck mounted forklifts, human driven errors and unsafe operations are reduced.

Training and educating operators takes time, but Hiab's advanced control systems and technology allows customers to manage their resources in the best way, whether the operator is highly experienced or a new employee without losing too much time.

Hiab loader cranes and MOFFETT truck mounted forklifts are the industry leaders in the area of reliability. Our premium engineering and cutting edge operation management features ensure optimum longevity and service life of your equipment. All backed up with the most comprehensive warranty in the market.

Hiab loader cranes and MOFFETT truck mounted forklifts provide many cost benefits that are ideal for businesses with repetitive, efficient operations. With a reliable design, quality materials, game changing smart technology, and industry specific innovation, investing in Hiab equipment provides a total package for any industry.