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Palfinger’s Truck-Mounted Forklift Features a Tilting and Side-Shifting Fork

Feb. 12, 2025
Featuring the Palfinger’s patented reach system and a tilting and side-shifting fork, the FHC 55 P offers one if the largest operator cabins in the industry, the company said.

Palfinger presented its premier lifting solutions at the recent World of Concrete in Las Vegas. For more than 25 years, Palfinger has been a participant in this international event, demonstrating its commitment to the concrete and masonry industries. 

Palfinger presented its all-new FHC 55 P center-seat double reach truck-mounted forklift. Featuring the Palfinger’s patented reach system and a tilting and side-shifting fork, the FHC 55 P offers precision and versatility. Its operator cabin is one of the largest in the industry.

“Our participation highlights our dedication to innovation, customer success and building strong relationships. We were particularly eager to show our customers in the brick and block sector the new FHC center seat truck-mounted forklift exclusively for the first time,” said Ismael Daneluz, Palfinger vice president of sales & service, North and Latin America. “Palfinger remains a trusted partner in supporting the concrete and masonry industries. Whatever the challenge, we’re here to offer the right solution and expertise to help our customers succeed.”

Empowering professionals with solutions

Palfinger’s booth brought together tailor-made solutions that empower concrete and masonry professionals to overcome tough jobs with confidence. Featured equipment were:

·        PK 42002-SH and PK 78002-SH Knuckle Boom Cranes: Engineered to handle heavy precast materials, maximizing truck capacity with remarkable efficiency.

  • FHS 55 Side Seat Truck-Mounted Forklift: A proven material-handling solution with a 5,500-pound capacity, built to tackle demanding tasks.
  • Juan Ibarra’s “Big Mack” PAL Pro 72 Mechanics Truck: The famed vehicle from Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddie and Juan on Discovery Channel.

“It’s exciting for us to be back at World of Concrete as this gives us the opportunity to engage directly with our customers and partners, hear their insights and understand their needs even better,” said Daneluz.

Visitors to the Palfinger booth had the opportunity to meet Discovery Channel star and Palfinger customer Juan Ibarra.

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