Heavy lifting becomes significantly more complicated when access is restricted, headroom is limited or there is not enough space to position a conventional mobile crane. Contractors may need to move substantial loads inside buildings, around structural obstacles or through access routes that were not designed for large lifting equipment.

The Palfinger PCC 115.002 provides a compact lifting solution for these demanding environments. Combining a 30-tonne maximum capacity with an articulated knuckle boom, modular construction and flexible outrigger configuration, this compact crawler crane delivers significant lifting performance while remaining adaptable enough for confined working areas.

Its dual diesel and electric power options also allow it to support both outdoor projects and lifting operations inside factories, warehouses and completed buildings.

What Is the Palfinger PCC 115.002?

The Palfinger PCC 115.002 is a 30-tonne capacity crawler crane designed to provide high lifting capacity in locations where space, access or positioning options may be limited.

At the centre of the machine is a six-section articulated knuckle boom. Unlike a conventional straight boom, the articulated design provides additional flexibility when loads need to be positioned around obstacles, through structural openings or beneath overhead restrictions.

The crane is mounted on a compact tracked crawler unit, providing mobility across suitable working areas while distributing its weight across the tracks. Its modular design allows the crawler unit and crane body to be separated, helping project teams transport the equipment through restricted or low-clearance access routes.

With Euro Stage V diesel power and a 415v electric mains connection, the crane can also be configured for different working environments. This makes it a versatile option for contractors completing complex lifts across construction, infrastructure, manufacturing and industrial projects.

Modular Construction for Restricted Access

One of the most important advantages of the Palfinger PCC 115.002 is its modular construction.

The crawler unit can be detached from the main crane body, reducing the equipment’s transport height and making it easier to move the crane through low-clearance access points. The individual sections can then be transported to the required working area before being reassembled for the lifting operation.

This can be particularly valuable when working inside existing buildings, beneath low doorways or within industrial facilities where access routes cannot accommodate a fully assembled crane.

For project teams, this modular approach can open up lifting options in areas that may otherwise require extensive temporary works, structural alterations or complicated load transfer arrangements. Instead of relying on a conventional crane positioned outside the building, the PCC 115.002 can potentially be transported much closer to the final lifting location.

This ability to bring significant lifting capacity into a restricted site is what makes the machine particularly relevant for heavy lifting in confined spaces.

Flexible Setup in Confined Working Areas

Reaching the working area is only part of the challenge. Once the crane is in position, the available space may still be restricted by columns, walls, machinery, services or completed areas of the building.

The Palfinger PCC 115.002 addresses this through its H-frame variable outriggers and adjustable crane body. The crane body can move laterally and longitudinally along the outrigger frame, allowing the operator to adjust its position without relocating the entire machine.

This flexibility can help lift planners optimise the crane’s configuration around existing obstacles and position the boom closer to either the load or the installation point. It also allows the available floor area to be used more effectively where there is insufficient space for a conventional symmetrical crane setup.

Variable outriggers provide further flexibility by allowing the setup to be adapted to the available working area, subject to the required lift plan and manufacturer guidance.

The optional counterweight also supports different lifting and transportation configurations, giving contractors more options when planning how the articulated crawler crane will be mobilised and set up.

Impressive Reach and Lifting Versatility

Compact dimensions do not mean limited reach.

The Palfinger PCC 115.002 provides a main boom outreach of up to 20.7 metres and a main boom hook height of 22.5 metres. When fitted with its articulated jib, the crane can achieve an outreach of up to 33.3 metres and a hook height of up to 36 metres.

This combination of reach and articulation allows loads to be positioned beyond obstacles or into locations that may be difficult to approach using a traditional straight-boom crane.

For example, the boom configuration can support lifts where the load must be moved over existing machinery, through a structural opening or beneath sections of a building. This makes the knuckle boom crawler crane particularly useful for industrial installation and internal construction work where the lifting route is rarely a simple vertical movement.

A 3.5-tonne hydraulic winch provides additional capability for controlled vertical lifting. The winch can be used where the load needs to be lowered into a void, lifted through an opening or positioned vertically beneath the boom tip.

The combination of an articulated boom, optional jib and hydraulic winch gives lift planners several ways to approach demanding load paths.

Pick-and-Carry Capability

The Palfinger PCC 115.002 also provides pick-and-carry functionality, allowing suitable loads to be lifted and transported around a working area in accordance with the crane’s rated capacities and operating requirements.

This can help reduce the number of separate handling stages required during a project. Rather than using one machine to unload a component, another to transport it and a third to complete the installation, the PCC 115.002 may be able to support several parts of the handling process.

For contractors, the potential benefits include better equipment utilisation, fewer load transfers and a more efficient sequence of work.

Pick-and-carry capability can be particularly valuable on industrial sites where machinery, structural components or mechanical equipment must be repositioned between different working areas. It may also help when loads need to be moved closer to their final installation point before the main lift is completed.

Every pick-and-carry operation must still be properly assessed and planned, but the capability gives project teams another option when developing an efficient lifting strategy.

Dual Power for Indoor and Outdoor Projects

The PCC 115.002 can be powered by either a Euro Stage V diesel engine or a 415v electric mains supply.

Diesel operation provides the flexibility required for outdoor construction sites, infrastructure work and remote locations where a suitable electrical supply may not be available.

When operating from electric mains power, the crane produces no local exhaust emissions from the engine and can operate at lower noise levels than during diesel use. This makes it particularly relevant for work inside factories, warehouses, manufacturing facilities and completed buildings.

Electric operation can also help contractors meet site-specific emissions requirements or minimise disruption when work is taking place close to employees, occupants or ongoing production.

The ability to move between diesel and electric operation means the same electric crawler crane can support different phases of a project. It may operate on diesel while travelling or working outdoors before connecting to mains power once positioned inside the building.

Non-marking tracks provide an additional benefit when the crane is working on finished or sensitive flooring, helping reduce the risk of visible track marks during internal operations.

Advanced Control and Boom Technology

Complex lifting operations often require the operator to view the load, lifting route and installation area from different positions.

The Palfinger PCC 115.002 is operated through a full-colour radio remote control. This allows the operator to select a position with a clearer view of the load rather than remaining at a fixed control station on the crane.

Improved visibility can support more accurate boom movements, clearer communication with the lifting team and greater control when positioning loads near structures or equipment.

P-Fold Boom Automation

P-Fold automatically folds and unfolds the boom, simplifying the process of preparing the crane for operation and returning it to its transport configuration.

Automating this sequence can make setup and stowage more straightforward for the operator while helping ensure the boom follows the required folding pattern.

Active Oscillation Suppression

Active Oscillation Suppression hydraulically dampens boom movement and sway.

This technology supports more controlled boom behaviour during operation, particularly when the boom is being moved or stopped. Reduced oscillation can help the operator make smaller, more accurate adjustments when positioning a load.

These systems do not replace proper lift planning, competent operation or suitable site controls. They provide additional assistance that can improve operator confidence and precision during demanding lifting operations.

Where Can the Palfinger PCC 115.002 Be Used?

The combination of high lifting capacity, compact dimensions, articulated reach and dual power makes the PCC 115.002 suitable for a wide range of lifting applications.

Potential uses include industrial machinery installation, factory maintenance, mechanical and electrical plant positioning, utilities work, infrastructure projects and internal construction.

The crane may be particularly valuable for:

• Installing machinery within manufacturing facilities
• Positioning mechanical and electrical plant
• Working inside warehouses or completed buildings
• Lifting in low-headroom environments
• Moving heavy equipment through restricted sites
• Positioning loads around columns, walls or existing machinery
• Completing lifts where conventional cranes cannot reach the installation area

Rather than being limited to one specialist application, the crane provides a flexible platform for projects where capacity, access and load positioning must all be considered together.

Why Use a Compact Crawler Crane for Complex Lifts?

The commercial value of the PCC 115.002 comes from its ability to combine capabilities that would normally be difficult to achieve within one machine.

Its main operational benefits include:

• A 30-tonne maximum lifting capacity from a compact machine
• Modular construction for low-clearance access
• Flexible positioning using a moving crane body and variable outriggers
• Articulated reach around structural obstacles
• Indoor and outdoor operation using electric or diesel power
• Remote operation with improved visibility of the load
• Up to 33.3 metres of outreach with the articulated jib
• Pick-and-carry capability for suitable loads
• The potential to reduce reliance on multiple pieces of handling equipment

For contractors, these capabilities can create more practical options during the early stages of lift planning. Instead of designing the entire project around the limitations of a conventional crane, teams can consider a compact machine that can be transported closer to the work and configured around the available space.

Discuss Your Lifting Requirements with GGR Group

The Palfinger PCC 115.002 provides an alternative for projects that require substantial lifting capacity but cannot accommodate a conventional mobile crane at the final lifting location.

Its 30-tonne capacity, modular crawler unit, articulated boom, flexible outrigger configuration and dual power options make it a strong compact lifting solution for restricted-access, industrial and internal lifting operations.

GGR Group supplies specialist lifting equipment and technical support for complex projects across the UK. Speak with the GGR Group team to discuss your lifting requirements and determine whether the Palfinger PCC 115.002 is suitable for your site, load and proposed lifting operation.