EQUIPMENT SPOTLIGHT
Mini Cranes
Böcker’ s latest innovation is the AHK 36e, a fully electric mini crane featuring a battery capacity of 12.2 kWh and an electric winch that also recovers energy when the load is lowered and feeds it back into the battery. The electric mini crane can be charged with a 230 V household socket. If there is insufficient fuse protection on site, the charging power can be reduced.
The new Böcker electric AHK 36e features the manufacturer’ s crane control system in combination with radio remote control, which facilitates automatically controlling both set-up and dismantling. Like all Böcker cranes it come equipped with Böcker Connect, a remote monitoring system that offers GPS tracking, performance data and diagnostic tools, allowing crane companies to support operators remotely and troubleshoot issues faster.
The new Hoeflon C30e is a fully electric mini crane offered by UP Equip, a Quebec-based company that serves as the manufacturer’ s North American distributor. Designed for a wide range of applications, the Hoeflon C30e is used in industrial maintenance and installation, and construction projects, including glass and façade installation, and other confined space indoor lifting tasks, especially where emissions and noise are concerns.
Powered by a lithium battery, the Hoeflon C30e can be charged using standard 230 V or 400 V power sources. The mini crane features the company’ s Stepless Infinite Leg Positioning system for precise stabilization on uneven terrain, and extendable and variable supporting legs for stability and adaptability in confined spaces.
Part of the mini crane’ s design as well is an endless rotation capability for unrestricted movement and a narrow width of 48 inches for access through standard double doors. The machine can perform lift and carry operations without the need to set the outriggers.
The C30e can be equipped with various attachments, including a fly jib to extend the crane’ s reach and height. Additionally, tool options include the company’ s Multiclaw for gripping beams, Multifork for pallet handling and Multivac for glass installation.
Above and Top Right: Hoeflon mini cranes include models tailored for specific lifting needs. The company’ s mini cranes can also be equipped with various attachments, including a fly jib to extend the crane’ s reach and height.
Bottom Right and Below: The Böcker AHK 36 has a tip height of 118 feet, a maximum load capacity of 5,290 pounds and a hoisting radius of up to 90 feet.
30 l November-December 2025