Spreading the load: How cranes giant Palfinger wants to take its access platform business to the next level

Euan Youdale Editor, Access International

28 July 2025

Best known around the world for its articulated loader cranes, Austrian engineering group Palfinger is betting on growing its access division as part of an ambitious diversification strategy. Euan Youdale speaks to Alexander Susanek, chief operating officer and Walter Haberl, product line leader for aerial work platforms to find out more.

Palfinger Alexander Susanek, chief operating officer, and Walter Haberl, product line leader for Aerial Work Platforms at Palfinger. Photo: KHL

Palfinger, the Austrian engineering group is known around the world for its cranes.

The Salzburg-based manufacturer, founded in 1932, produces more than 100 models of truck-mounted articulated loader cranes and is easily considered the market leader in the segment.

Yet, despite this specialism, Palfinger, which also produces marine lifting solutions…

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