Choosing a control system is a key part of selecting your Hiab loader crane. Hiab's control systems allow simultaneous movements and are known for their reliability and ease of use. There is a wide selection of control systems to choose among based on your working and business needs.
Different types of functionalities, safety levels and features are accessible among the various controls that are at the heart of our range of cranes. The selection of your load capacity needs goes hand in hand with what you need to achieve using the cranes itself, as the possibility to have a set of features can make working in certain areas or conditions as effective and profitable as possible.
Remote control based systems let you work from a safe distance or right where the action is, giving you an unobstructed view. Hiab's remote control systems are the most advanced choice you can make, with market leading smart functions that give you added capacity, the highest level of safety and precision when you need it.
Discover how HiPro and HiDuo driven cranes can enhance your business.
HiPro is the most advanced model platform control system within the Hiab loader crane range of products. This remote controlled system delivers quick and precise crane movements, allowing you to carry out the most complex types of work. The advanced functions assist the operator in the safest and fastest way, working in total synergy among the operator and the crane.
HiDuo control system is the best price-performance remote controlled system you can choose, assuring high levels of safety matched to many functions that make any job easy. You get the most out of the crane’s handling at an ideal purchasing and operating cost.
Variable Stability Logic PLUS is one of the advanced features present in the HiPro control system capable of maximising the capacity by calculating the stability according to the position of the stabiliser legs and the total weight of the truck. By accounting for the true load, it can provide significantly more lifting capacity when it really matters.
Crane operators appreciate driving Hiab's loader cranes for the direct response they get from the machine by operating it through its advanced control systems, allowing you to achieve having control over what needs to be moved around. This increases both safety and allows to get the job done without damages or losing time.
Imagine having to place that glass plate or while operating at high distances, the pressure on the levers of the remote control and the possibility to move the crane just as needed is key to assuring a job well done. The intelligence of logic is what assists the operators in these delicate working moments.
At the heart of every Hiab loader crane is a control technology designed to deliver safety, accuracy, and operator confidence. SPACEevo, our latest and most advanced control core, acts as the intelligent brain behind the crane’s power — continuously processing real-time data to optimize every movement. SPACEevo is the real brain inside the control system of all HiPro, HiDuo, and Duo loader cranes.
Reliable, durable, and easy to operate, Hiab’s manual control systems deliver solid all-round performance with a high degree of safety — for example, the Cross Control function detects which side of the truck the operator is working from. These systems offer a cost-effective solution that’s simple to learn and maintain, with the option to upgrade over time as your business grows. Choosing a manually operated crane means selecting reliable, straightforward equipment while still gaining access to the full HIAB product world. Their simplicity makes them ideal for lifting and loading needs that don’t require extensive electronics, and for demanding environments where minimal intervention and maximum dependability are essential.
Discover how Duo, CLX and CL cranes can be a reliable working partner.
The manually driven advanced Duo control system gives you a wide range of options, making safety and practicality the heart of what it can offer for doing an easy job. Top functions at a reasonable price point for this HIAB range of loader cranes.
These models represent the ‘mainstream’ workhorse of loader cranes, and are one of the best non CE manual controlled systems that can be found on the market. Clever solutions like the sequence of levers that are found on both sides of the truck, lets you operate from either side for the best safety and efficiency.
The best way to access the HIAB world with the most basic crane models in the range. They are made for lifting without adding excessive frills that add costs when not required.
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