Truck Crane AK 52
outstanding reach for loads to 12 tons
Contact Person
Your main contact person:
Jake McCaugherty
Jake McCaugherty
Managing Director
Languages EN
Your main contact person:
Jake McCaugherty
Jake McCaugherty
Managing Director
Languages EN
With a maximum payload of 12 t, a boom length of 52 m (opt. 55 m) and an outstanding reach, the Böcker crane AK 52 sets new standards in the 26 t class as 3-axle and in the 32 t class as 4-axle. The probably most powerful crane in aluminium-steel design on the market can lift 3,000 kg on 31 m with a reach of 17 m.
The radio-controlled and fully hydraulically extendible jib can carry a weight of up to one ton, even in horizontal and extended positions. To make for even more efficient work, the jib can be extended in any boom position with loads of up to one ton or a loaded work basket attached thanks to powerful cylinder technology.
Despite its huge performance, the rear-axle steering on the AK 52 makes it extremely manoeuvrable and furnishes it with excellent driving characteristics. Thanks to its compact design and small slewing radius, it is also very flexible in tight spaces. Even when the maximum reach is attained, the swing-through radius is only 2.2 m, and the A-frame protrudes no more than 0.9 m beyond the frame of the carrier vehicle, because the crane does not need to be equipped with retractable counterweights.
The truck crane AK 52 also reaches new dimensions when being converted to an access platform. Specially developed for the AK 52, the optional work basket is designed for a 600 kg payload and can be hydraulically extended to a range of 3.5 m and be rotated through 440° during operation. Thanks to the Easy-Lock-System the changeover for use as a work platform can be performed in a very short time without any tools.
The overall power supply for the AK 52 is installed inside the main boom and in the jiib, thus providing it with protection against external influences and damage. The power supply for the support cylinder is protected inside the support housing.
Bio hydraulic oil
| Performance data | ||
| Payload max. (kg) | 3,000 (opt. 6,000 /12,000) | |
| Extension length max. (m) | 52 (opt. 55,00) | |
| Working height jib (m) | 38 | |
| Jib extendable (m) | 6.28 / 10.28 / 14.28 | |
| Jib payload (kg) | 3,000 / 2,000 / 1,000 | |
| Main boom angle (degrees) | 85 | |
| Swivel range (degrees) | endless | |
| Jib angle approx. (degrees) | 160 | |
| Lifting speed (m/min) | 45 | |
| Support area L x W max. (m) | 6.89 x 8.00 | |
| Support area W to two sides (m) | 6.89 x 5.71 | |
| Vehicle data | ||
| Height | 3.99 (m) | |
| Width | 2.55 (m) | |
| Length | 11.32 (m) | |
| Wheel distance | 4.425 (m) (1.35 m) | |
| Gross vehicle weight (kg) | 26,000/34,000 | |
| Range crane operation (comfort basket 600 kg)(m) | ||
| 250 kg | 43.00 | |
| 500 kg | 40.00 | |
| 1,000 kg | 34.00 | |
| 2,000 kg | 22.00 | |
| 3,000 kg | 17.00 | |
| 6,000 kg | 10.00 | |
| 12,000 kg | 5.00 | |
| Range / working height for platform operation (m) | ||
| with rotating basket 250 kg (PK 250-D) | 37.5 / 53.0 | |
| with rotating basket 350 kg (PK 350-D) | 33.0 / 51.0 | |
| with rotating basket 600 kg (PK 600-D) | 30.0 / 51.0 | |
| Range / working height for platform operation with non-rotating basket (m) | 37.5 / 53.0 at 250 kg |
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Durability and environmental friendliness
- Excellent cost efficiency due to low operating and servicing costs
- Very safe investment due to higher than average value stability and the Böcker guarantee promise
- Environmentally friendly due to biodegradable hydraulic oil and reduced petrol consumption
The mast and telescope system
- Precise work thanks to the stability and torsional rigidity of the profiles
- Sensitive and judder-free telescoping even with high loads and flat mast angles
- Highest reaches even up to the back of the roof for effective work without having to relocate the crane due to the fully hydraulic extendible boom
The support technology
- Erection and work in the smallest spaces thanks to fully variable positioning of every individual outrigger
- Fast and comfortable crane erection thanks to self-levelling and wireless colour remote control
- Optimal crane stability and securing of the site
- Greatest possible ground clearance through the large lift of the Outriggers
The operating concept
- Particularly intuitive wireless remote control with full colour graphic display
- Optimal erection without repositioning thanks to the constantly updated reach display
- Efficient work thanks to concomitant operation of several crane functions
- Diagnosis function as standard in the display
- Optional hook camera with image transfer
BICS control
- The software developed by Böcker warrants greatest possible flexibility and optimised reach in any situation while offering highest possible safety at the same time
- Several software features create excellent operating comfort both in the fore- and background
The accessories
- Multiple applications thanks to the large number of accessories on offer for every trade
- Still exceptional payloads and reaches thanks to the consequent aluminium light-weight construction
The platform technology
- Maximum flexibility through the combination of crane and platform technology
- Thanks to the Easy-Lock-System swapped over with a ease
- Several applications covered by different platform models
- Highest work comfort thanks to automatic levelling and on-board electrics
The drive concept
- Low fuel usage and maintenance requirements lead to reduced operating costs
- Comfortable handling, one tank, one fuel, one refuelling process
- Highest failure safety thanks to the battery-operated emergency control system
Unique design of turret and loading area
- The small slewing radius makes it possible to erect the crane in the smallest of all spaces and with flowing traffic
- Clever fixation system for Böcker accessories
Trend-setting environmental sustainability
- Low fuel usage and low emissions
- Can be operated in all environmental zones
