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PALFINGER WORLDWIDE
LIFTING PLATFORMS TO BISON PALFINGER!

BERGHEIM CADELBOSCO
SALZBURG DI SOPRA
AUSTRIA ITALY

LENGAU MARBURG
AUSTRIA SLOVENIA

KÖSTENDORF CAXIAS DO SUL

AUSTRIA BRASIL

CAUSSADE LÖBAU
FRANCE GERMANY

We are delighted to demonstrate the advantages of our

CHERVEN BRIJAG TENEVO SUCCESSFUL LIFTOFF high-quality lifting platforms!
BULGARIA BULGARIA

With BISON lifting platforms we set international stan-

dards of performance, with one aim in mind:

To always offer you the better solution!

Find out more on the following pages about the:

I GK – trailer aerial platform Flap inside

I TA – ideal for 3.5 t / 7716 lbs total weight 2, 3
I TKA – specially for the municipal sector 4, 5
I TKA KS – premium-class quality and engineering 6 – 11
I Strong arguments 12 – 14
We reserve the right to change design
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GK – FLEXIBLE TRAILER TA SERIES IDEAL FOR 3.5 T/7716 LBS TOTAL WEIGHT
PLATFORM FOR PARTICULARLY
LIGHTWEIGHT DEPLOYMENT
A total weight of just 1230 kg / 2712 lbs and optimal trai-
ler characteristics – the GK platform can be transported Particularly light and yet extremely stable through the use of high-quality materials – these are the
effortlessly by car and can be set up anywhere with mini- key features of the telescopic lifting platforms in the TA series. The small stabiliser spreads make
mal ground pressure. The 4-joint design gives optimal plat- it possible to work in the tightest spaces.
form manoeuvrability and is very flexible to use.
Thanks to their simple operation and high reliability the TA platforms can supremely handle all
The sturdy construction and user-friendly technology en- types of duty and, mounted on light carrier vehicles of 3.5 t / 7716 lbs total weight, are the ideal
sure maximum working safety. What’s more, the direct- units for rental firms.
hydraulic proportional control system results in jolt-free
movements and extremely comfortable working.

GK 12 TA 16.5 TA 19 TA 20 TA 22

Technical data Technical data Technical data Technical data

Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 3.5 t 7716 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 3.5 t 7716 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 3.5 t 7716 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 3.5 t 7716 lbs
Max. working height 16.5 m 54’ Max. working height 19.0 m 62’ Max. working height 20.0 m 66’ Max. working height 22.0 m 72’
Max. basket floor level 14.5 m 48’ Max. basket floor level 17.0 m 56’ Max. basket floor level 18.0 m 59’ Max. basket floor level 20.0 m 66’
Max. lateral working range Max. lateral working range Max. lateral working range Max. lateral working range
with 80/100 kg basket load 11.2 m (at 80 kg) with 80/100 kg basket load 11.0 m (at 100 kg) with 80/100 kg basket load 11.0 m (at 80 kg) with 80/100 kg basket load 10.7 m (at 100 kg)
Technical data with 176/220 lbs basket load 37’ (at 176 lbs) with 176/220 lbs basket load 36’ (at 220 lbs) with 176/220 lbs basket load 36’ (at 176 lbs) with 176/220 lbs basket load 35’ (at 220 lbs)
Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 1.23 t / trailer with 200 kg/441 lbs basket load 8.8 m 29’ with 200 kg/441 lbs basket load 9.0 m 29’ with 200 kg/441 lbs basket load 8.4 m 27’ with 200 kg/441 lbs basket load 8.5 m 28’
2712 lbs / trailer to the rear 11.2 m (at 80 kg) to the rear 13.5 m (at 100 kg) to the rear 11.0 m (at 80 kg) to the rear 13.5 m (at 100 kg)
Max. working height 12.0 m 39’ 37’ (at 176 lbs) 44’ (at 220 lbs) 36’ (at 176 lbs) 44’ (at 220 lbs)
Max. basket floor level 10.0 m 33’ Slewing range of the lifting platform 355° (endless) Slewing range of the lifting platform 450° (endless) Slewing range of the lifting platform 355° (endless) Slewing range of the lifting platform 450° (endless)
Max. lateral working range with Max. stabiliser spread Max. stabiliser spread Max. stabiliser spread Max. stabiliser spread
200 kg/441 lbs basket load 5.5 m 18’ (middle of stabiliser plate) 3.35 m 132” (middle of stabiliser plate) 2.75 m 108” (middle of stabiliser plate) 3.35 m 132” (middle of stabiliser plate) 2.75 m 108”
Slewing range of the lifting platform 420° Insulation (optional) 1000 V Insulation (optional) – Insulation (optional) 1000 V Insulation (optional) –
Lift angle of jib 70° Max. permissible basket load 200 kg 441 lbs Max. permissible basket load 200 kg 441 lbs Max. permissible basket load 200 kg 441 lbs Max. permissible basket load 200 kg 441 lbs
Max. stabiliser spread 2.95 m 116” Basket W x L x H 0.7 x 1.4 x 1.1 m Basket W x L x H 0.76 x 1.2 x 1.1 m Basket W x L x H 0.7 x 1.4 x 1.1 m Basket W x L x H 0.76 x 1.2 x 1.1 m
Max. permissible basket load 200 kg 441 lbs 28” x 55” x 43” 30” x 47” x 43” 28” x 55” x 43” 30” x 47” x 43”
Insulation (optional) 1000 V Basket slewing range (optional) 2 x 90° Basket slewing range (optional) 2 x 45° Basket slewing range (optional) 2 x 90° Basket slewing range (optional) 2 x 45°
Energy supply in the work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in the work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in the work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in the work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in the work basket 230 V / 16 A

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TKA SERIES SPECIALLY FOR THE MUNICIPAL SECTOR

The movable jib makes these platforms the perfect units for handling more-difficult tasks. Their
short total length ensures excellent manoeuvrability. The use of self-centering telescopic
profiles and the virtually maintenance-free sliding bearings increase the cost-efficiency of the plat-
form enormously.

As a result of the robust construction and excellent geometry TKA platforms are particularly well
suited to deployment in the municipal sector.

TKA 16 / Multicar TKA 16 TKA 17 TKA 22

Technical data Technical data Technical data Technical data

Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 4.8 t 10582 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 7.5 t 16534 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 7.5 t 16534 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 7.5 t 16534 lbs
Max. working height 16.0 m 52’ Max. working height 16.0 m 52’ Max. working height 17.0 m 56’ Max. working height 22.0 m 72’
Max. basket floor level 14.0 m 46’ Max. basket floor level 14.0 m 46’ Max. basket floor level 15.0 m 49’ Max. basket floor level 20.0 m 66’
Max. lateral working range 1 9.3 m (at 100 kg) Max. lateral working range 1 – Max. lateral working range 1 – Max. lateral working range 1 16.8 m (at 180 kg)
30’ (at 220 lbs) – – 55’ (at 397 lbs)
Max. lateral working range 2 8.0 m (at 200 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 10.6 m (at 200 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 11.8 m (at 200 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 15.2 m (at 280 kg)
26’ (at 441 lbs) 35’ (at 441 lbs) 39’ (at 441 lbs) 50’ (at 617 lbs)
Slewing range of the lifting platform 450° Slewing range of the lifting platform 450° Slewing range of the lifting platform 500° Slewing range of the lifting platform 500°
Lift angle of jib 185° Lift angle of jib 185° Lift angle of jib 185° Lift angle of jib 185°
Max. stabiliser spread 2.6 m 102” Max. stabiliser spread 2.3 m 90” Max. stabiliser spread 2.3 m 90” Max. stabiliser spread 4.4 m 173”
Insulation (optional) 1000 V Insulation (optional) 1000 V Insulation (optional) 1000 V Insulation (optional) 1000 V
Max. permissible basket load 200 kg 441 lbs Max. permissible basket load 200 kg 441 lbs Max. permissible basket load 200 kg 441 lbs Max. permissible basket load 280 kg 617 lbs
Basket slewing range 2 x 45° Basket slewing range 2 x 45° Basket slewing range 2 x 45° Basket slewing range 2 x 45°
Energy supply in the work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in the work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in the work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in the work basket 230 V / 16 A

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TKA KS SERIES PREMIUM-CLASS QUALITY AND ENGINEERING!

The designation “KS” is the German abbreviation for crank-operated turntable. This technical
masterpiece results in a number of unique advantages:
• Slewing within the width of the vehicle
• Minimal vehicle length by using the space over the driver’s cab
• Maximum manoeuvrability through shortest wheel-bases
• Unrestricted outreach to the front over the driver’s cab
• Low support forces
The unbeatable ratio of short length and high working height, the variable outrigger system and
automatic setup levelling are further features which ensure that these platforms are premium
products!

TKA 19 KS TKA 23.5 KS TKA 26 KS TKA 28 KS

Technical data Technical data Technical data Technical data

Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 7.5 t 16534 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 7.5 t 16534 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 7.5 t 16534 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 7.5 t 16534 lbs
Max. working height 19.0 m 62’ Max. working height 23.5 m 77’ Max. working height 26.0 m 85’ Max. working height 28.0 m 92’
Max. basket floor level 17.0 m 56’ Max. basket floor level 21.5 m 70’ Max. basket floor level 24.0 m 79’ Max. basket floor level 26.0 m 85’
Max. lateral working range 1 13.5 m (at 100 kg) Max. lateral working range 1 18.5 m (at 100 kg) Max. lateral working range 1 19.5 m (at 100 kg) Max. lateral working range 1 20.0 m (at 120 kg)
44’ (at 220 lbs) 60’ (at 220 lbs) 64’ (at 220 lbs) 66’ (at 264 lbs)
Max. lateral working range 2 11.9 m (at 200 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 15.5 m (at 280 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 16.1 m (at 280 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 16.6 m (at 300 kg)
39’ (at 441 lbs) 51’ (at 617 lbs) 53’ (at 617 lbs) 54’ (at 661 lbs)
Slewing range of the lifting platform 500° Slewing range of the lifting platform 500° Slewing range of the lifting platform 500° Slewing range of the lifting platform 500°
Lift angle of jib 185° Lift angle of jib 185° Lift angle of jib 185° Lift angle of jib 185°
Max. outreach jib – Max. outreach jib – Max. outreach jib – Max. outreach jib –
Max. stabiliser spread 2.3 m 90“ Max. stabiliser spread 4.4 m 173“ Max. stabiliser spread 4.4 m 173“ Max. stabiliser spread 4.7 m 185“
Max. permissible basket load 200 kg 441 lbs Max. permissible basket load 280 kg 617 lbs Max. permissible basket load 280 kg 617 lbs Max. permissible basket load 300 kg 661 lbs
Basket slewing range 2 x 45° Basket slewing range 2 x 45° Basket slewing range 2 x 45° Basket slewing range 2 x 45°
Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A

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TKA KS SERIES PREMIUM-CLASS QUALITY AND ENGINEERING!

TKA 30 KS TKA 35 KS TKA 38.5 KS TKA 43 KS

Technical data Technical data Technical data Technical data

Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 7.5 t 16534 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 15.0 t 33069 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 18.0 t 39683 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 18.0 t 39683 lbs
Max. working height 30.0 m 98’ Max. working height 35.0 m 115’ Max. working height 38.5 m 126’ Max. working height 43.0 m 141’
Max. basket floor level 28.0 m 92’ Max. basket floor level 33.0 m 108’ Max. basket floor level 36.5 m 120’ Max. basket floor level 41.0 m 135’
Max. lateral working range 1 18.5 m (at 100 kg) Max. lateral working range 1 30.0 m (at 100 kg) Max. lateral working range 1 27.0 m (at 120 kg) Max. lateral working range 1 26.15 m (at 100 kg)
60’ (at 220 lbs) 98’ (at 220 lbs) 89’ (at 264 lbs) 86’ (at 220 lbs)
Max. lateral working range 2 15.4 m (at 280 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 25.5 m (at 350 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 22.5 m (at 350 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 22.4 m (at 350 kg)
50’ (at 617 lbs) 84’ (at 771 lbs) 74’ (at 771 lbs) 73’ (at 771 lbs)
Slewing range of the lifting platform 500° Slewing range of the lifting platform 500° Slewing range of the lifting platform 500° Slewing range of the lifting platform 500°
Lift angle of jib 185° Lift angle of jib 183° Lift angle of jib 150° Lift angle of jib 183°
Max. outreach jib – Max. outreach jib – Max. outreach jib 5.6 m 18’ Max. outreach jib –
Max. stabiliser spread 4.4 m 173“ Max. stabiliser spread 4.7 m 185“ Max. stabiliser spread 4.7 m 185“ Max. stabiliser spread 4.7 m 185“
Max. permissible basket load 280 kg 617 lbs Max. permissible basket load 350 kg 771 lbs Max. permissible basket load 350 kg 771 lbs Max. permissible basket load 350 kg 771 lbs
Basket slewing range 2 x 45° Basket slewing range 2 x 45° Basket slewing range 2 x 45° Basket slewing range 2 x 45°
Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A

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TKA KS SERIES PREMIUM-CLASS QUALITY AND ENGINEERING!

TKA 47 KS TKA 57 KS TKA 61 KS

Technical data Technical data Technical data

Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 24.0 t 52910 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 32.0 t 70547 lbs Minimum permissible vehicle total weight 32.0 t 70547 lbs
Max. working height 47.0 m 154’ Max. working height 57.0 m 187’ Max. working height 61.0 m 200’
Max. basket floor level 45.0 m 148’ Max. basket floor level 55.0 m 180’ Max. basket floor level 59.0 m 194’
Max. lateral working range 1 35.0 m (at 120 kg) Max. lateral working range 1 41.0 m (at 120 kg) Max. lateral working range 1 39.0 m (at 120 kg)
115’ (at 264 lbs) 134’ (at 264 lbs) 128’ (at 264 lbs)
Max. lateral working range 2 29.5 m (at 400 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 36.7 m (at 350 kg) Max. lateral working range 2 34.0 m (at 350 kg)
97’ (at 882 lbs) 120’ (at 771 lbs) 111’ (at 771 lbs)
Slewing range of the lifting platform 500° Slewing range of the lifting platform 380° Slewing range of the lifting platform 380°
Lift angle of jib 175° Lift angle of jib 183° Lift angle of jib 150°
Max. outreach jib 6.5 m 21’ Max. outreach jib – Max. outreach jib –
Max. stabiliser spread 7.5 m 295“ Max. stabiliser spread 8.0 m 315“ Max. stabiliser spread 8.0 m 315“
Max. permissible basket load 400 kg 882 lbs Max. permissible basket load 350 kg 771 lbs Max. permissible basket load 350 kg 771 lbs
Basket slewing range 2 x 90° Basket slewing range 2 x 45° Basket slewing range 2 x 45°
Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A Energy supply in work basket 230 V / 16 A

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STRONG ARGUMENTS
BISON sets the standards and delivers convincing arguments!
The developments, some of which are patent-protected, have only one aim:
To make BISON customers more successful in their work.
Crank-operated turntable (KS)
Slewing within the width of the vehicle – this advantage is
only achievable with the patented crank-operated turn-
table. Preventing the need for blocking off opposite
carriageways and problem-free deployment in the tightest
spaces are unmatched advantages of the KS series.
Maximum lateral outreach
BISON platforms offer the biggest lateral outreaches! This
is thanks to its perfect lightweight construction and the
use of the highest material quality as well as the skills of
our engineers.
Extra-compact total length thanks
to crank-operated turntable
Excellent manoeuvrability in all job deployments – the
crank-operated turntable reduces the vehicle length of a
BISON KS lifting platform to a minimum.
Variable outrigger system
The maximum working range is always available – even if
the outriggers cannot be completely extended owing to
restricted space conditions, because the intelligent control
system always ensures the greatest-possible working area.
All four outriggers can be individually positioned.
SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY
Ultra-modern control technology
Greatest-possible working convenience and long service
life – the top-grade hydraulic system and high-per-
formance computer control unit match the platform’s
movements optimally to any situation.
Internally routed drive system
and hydraulics
All the drive chains, flyer chains, cables and also the teles-
copic cylinder are accommodated inside the telescope and
are thus protected against damage and the effects of the
weather.
Simple operation
Full concentration is required to successfully carry out the
jobs at hand! The platform is extremely easy to control
from the basket by means of a sensitive electrohydraulic
proportional control unit.
Hydraulic system
Speedy servicing work is facilitated by the easily accessible
and clearly arranged DANFOSS control system.
Automatic setup levelling
Greatest-possible safety and gentle treatment of the unit
on any terrain – this is achieved particularly conveniently
thanks to the automatic setup levelling system. The short
setup time, which is hardly achievable by hand, saves time
which you can use for doing other jobs.
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EFFICIENT AND FLEXIBLE
Telescopes
The inclined arrangement of the sliding bearings results in
a self-centering effect of the telescopes and reduces late-
ral play to a minimum.
Toolbox
Generously dimensioned and easily accessible stowage
spaces for material and tools are perfectly integrated.
Automatic arresting device
The automatic basket arresting device removes the need
to closely observe the movements of the lifting boom, jib
and telescope when moving the lifting platform in and out
of the basic position.
Paintwork
BISON lifting platforms impress by virtue of their excellent
paintwork quality which is unique on the market.
Low-maintenance
Lifting platforms from BISON PALFINGER impress because
they are top quality and require a particularly low amount
of maintenance.
YOUR RELIABLE PARTNER
I The company PALFINGER, which
was established in 1932, has for years
been among the leading inter-
national manufacturers of hydraulic
lifting, loading and handling
systems. As a multinational company
based in Salzburg, Austria, the com-
pany operates production and assem-
bly sites in Europe as well as in North
and South America.
Their core product is the truck-loa-
ding knuckle-boom crane. In this seg-
ment the company is the world
market leader with an extensive
product range and a market share
of 30 percent. In hookloaders (PALIFT
and GUIMA) PALFINGER is the world’s
second-biggest manufacturer.
PALFINGER´s competence centre for
another innovative high-tech pro-
duct: BISON lifting platforms is
located at Löbau in Saxony (Ger-
many). BISON PALFINGER is the
European market leader in truck-
mounted lifting platforms. Patented
leading technology, highest manu-
facturing quality and professional
service facilitate efficient working
and guarantee the greatest-possible
benefit to our customers.
Products such as the CRAYLER trans-
portable forklift, the PALGATE tail-
lift, EPSILON forestry and recycling
cranes and the MOBILER container
transfer system widen the product
portfolio. In addition, the company
develops innovative solutions for
railway applications and bridge
inspection.
With more than 1,500 distribution
and service points in more than
80 countries on all five continents
PALFINGER is close to the customer,
always and everywhere.
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