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48m Truck Mounted Cherry Picker – Palfinger P480

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48m Truck Mounted Cherry Picker – Palfinger P480

The Palfinger P480 has greater flexibility than a standard Cherry Picker thanks to its 240° X-jib. Along with that, the machine offers a massive working height of up to 48m and an impressive 28m outreach.

If that’s not enough, the Palfinger P480 is capable of rotating 200° left and right, and the basket has a maximum load of 600kg and plenty of room for 2 people plus tools. As well as all the features listed below, these are just a few reasons why this is the right machine for large scale working at height jobs!

Product Features:

- Reverse camera.
- Automated positioning system.
- Telescopic cage.
- Safety plates.
- Integrated stairs to platform.
- 230V CEE current supply with CEE socket in workman cage.
- Oil cooler to maintain optimum operating temperature.
- 1000mm stabilising stroke to compensate highly uneven terrain.
- Hanging basket enables users to get close to objects.

For more information click to view Palfinger P480 datasheet

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Full Specification
Product Code
XRH/0000
Max Working Height
48m
Max Platform Height
46m
Max Outreach
31m
Slewing Range of Basket
2 x 200°
Max Lifting Capacity
600kg
Stowed Height
3.93m
Power
Diesel

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