Palfinger has announced a new range of loader cranes to replace its PK16001 and PK18001, dubbed the Solid line. The Solid range, which the company says stands for ?robust, easy and reasonably priced cranes? will be offered in three different configurations, with model numbers PK 17.001 SLD 1, PK 17.001 SLD 3 and PK 19.001 SLD 5, replacing the PK 16001, PK 16001-K and PK 18001 EH respectively. The PK 17.001 SLD 1 is the Non-CE approved entry level model, sold without overload protection to a basic specification. An optional electro-hydraulic overload protection and a top seat control are available. The PK 17.001 SLD 3 is available as non-CE and CE-versions and the standard model comes equipped with Paltronic 50 overload system with the option to fit a 2.5 tonne winch.

The top of the range PK 19.001 SLD 5 comes equipped with Paltronic 50, E-HPLS system,.