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The new multifaceted mini crane by Jekko has finally arrived and was officially presented on 30th July with a live streaming event. Jekko has welcomed the latest addition to its range, SPX650, the 5 ton mini crane with a maximum reachable height of 23.5 m (with jib) which embodies many state-of-the-art innovations and promises to become a flagship model of the Treviso-based company. Thanks to the experience gained over the last two years with SPX532 and SPX1280, Jekko could concentrate in one machine the best features and the most advanced technical solutions already successfully applied in the two best-selling models. SPX650 boasts cutting edge stabilisation and hydraulic systems, new hydraulic jib and runner jib (with plug & play attachment), a lithium battery power supply and a handy radio remote control. Besides that, the crane features other important functionalities such as the possibility of working either with hook or winch, the extendable tracks, the availability of pick & carry mode and the telemetry system J-Connect. And all this without neglecting the design and quality materials, with a close attention to detail. “The idea behind new SPX650 comes from the market needs. – explains Mr. Alberto Franceschini, Jekko Export Sales Manager – Our customers were looking for medium size mini crane, with a length of the boom over 20 m and a very good lifting capacity. Operators were asking for a crane that can work both indoor and outdoor, suitable in many job sites: glazing, curtain walls  installation, steel erection, industrial maintenance. So we analysed both what the competition was offering and our own range, and the result is SPX650”. A SOPHISTICATED HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SPX650 can count on a 100% electronically-operated supply system with PVG 16 proportional bank valves by Danfoss, the same of SPX532 and SPX1280, which allows smooth and accurate crane movements and the possibility of working simultaneously with four functions. “The heart of the hydraulic system is a load sensing piston pump, driven by our own power management control: this can guarantee the operator all the crane’s power, speed and control he needs, with the minimum consumption required” clarifies Mr. Marco Zava, Jekko R&D Director.   NEW STABILISATION SYSTEM FOR ENDLESS OPERATING CONFIGURATIONS From the bigger SPX1280, SPX650 inherits also the new stabilisation system, entirely and directly controlled by radio remote control. The crane is equipped with X-pattern outriggers with double extension (by cylinder and chains) to reduce the minimum stability area (2.9 x 2.9 m; 4.5 x 4.5 m the maximum area). Stabilisers feature also hydraulic rotation from 0° to 72° and a double regulation position of their height, for the maximum flexibility while operating in confined areas. The system considers several factors in order to determine the possible working conditions: depending on the opening angle and extension of the stabilisers, the software can define in real time the maximum safe working load in a specific point, with 5 total stability levels.     GREENER AND MORE EFFICIENT POWER SUPPLY BY LITHIUM BATTERIES SPX650 is equipped with a custom designed 48 V lithium battery pack with a capacity of 400 Ah, which powers a 16 kW three-phase electrical engine. Thanks to the 220 V single-phase charger on board the machine it is possible to work under charge; an external 400 V three-phase charger is also available as option. Lithium battery supply requires no maintenance and batteries can last for the whole crane’s life. Moreover, it allows unchanged and constant performance even in case of intense use with heavy loads, not to mention the possibility of operating indoor without any kind of emission. “This testifies to Jekko’s attention towards the environmental issues”, underlines Franceschini. In order to satisfy all market requirements, from next year SPX650 can also be configured with a diesel engine paired with three-phase electric motor.     NEW 1.2-TONS HYDRAULIC JIB The crane features a new 1.2 tons hydraulic jib with 3 extensions (1 hydraulic, 2 by chain) to achieve a maximum reachable height of 23.5 metres and a new 2-tons runner jib, ideal in glass installation. The jib can be stored in three ways, as in SPX532: at rest on the column, on the ground or under the main boom. Rest position under the main boom means significant reduction in jib installation and disassembly times. Last but not least, the jib can work with a negative angle up to 15°, for a greater application versatility.   PRACTICAL RADIO REMOTE CONTROL Everything is in the operator’s hands with the practical radio remote control, which is the same of SPX532 and SPX1280. It features LCD display and a software developed internally by Jekko; using selectors that link to intuitive screens it allows to directly activate or deactivate all crane functions: boom and winch speed, crane’s configuration selection (pick & carry, crane, outrigger ascent and descent, tracks) and manipulator.   COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE SPX650 was designed to enter a market segment which is currently not covered, the one of 5 tons maximum lifting capacity cranes, bridging the gap between the SPX532 and SPX1280. The model stands out for the variety of applications it allows: glazing works, residential construction, civil engineering, industrial maintenance, maritime industry, aviation, oil and chemical industries, and many others. “We believe that SPX650 will meet the needs of our customers thanks to all the cutting edge technical solutions it implements, combined with many important features such as versatility, high performances and compact size at the same time, small stabilisation area, ease of use, and last but not least the lithium battery power supply. – adds Franceschini – Moreover, the standardisation of hydraulic, electronic and software components, which fit SPX532 and SPX180 models too, will make after sales service definitely easier. The first units of SPX650 will be available starting from the end of 2020 and for all of the abovementioned reasons we have high sales expectations”. “We were supposed to present SPX650 at Apex exhibition last June but the fair was postponed to 2021 due to the current health emergency, so we had to find an alternative solution and we decided to organise a live streaming presentation. It was a natural choice: Jekko is a young company, with a fresh communication style and a strong presence on social media channels. Consistent with this image, SPX650 features also a gritty and eye-catching design, because we think that cranes can be not only useful, but also beautiful” ends Mrs. Chiara Bellina, Jekko Marketing Manager.  

In view of 2020/2021 sport season, Benetton Rugby is glad to welcome Jekko as a new commercial partner. Jekko is a world leading manufacturer of mini cranes with more than 45 years of experience in the lifting and handling sector. The company is headquartered in the province of Treviso, occupying a 24,000 sq. m. industrial estate – 11,000 of which are indoors. The entire range of Jekko mini cranes is exported and traded all over the world by a network of more than 35 authorised dealers. Jekko mini cranes are an innovative answer to the special lifting needs and are designed to operate in restricted areas and in places of difficult access. The wide range of Jekko mini cranes consists of models equipped with diesel engine, electric motor or battery pack, with a complete series of fully integrated accessories. Jekko mini cranes find ideal application in many sectors: construction industry, industrial maintenance, glass handling and installation, logistics, maritime, chemical, oil and mining industries, pruning, military sector, and many others. Jekko has always invested in R&D aiming at guaranteeing the maximum safety in compliance to the regulations, in order to offer to customers an innovative and safe product, going beyond the standard and becoming a reference point in the industry. Nowadays Jekko can rely on a young and dynamic organisation, an innovative and skilled engineering department, a training and after sales service always at customers’ disposal and a sales & marketing department dedicated to each geographical area. Jekko logo will be placed on the side of the shorts of the match uniform worn by the Lions in the international events. Not only that: Jekko brand will appear on sidelines led, on the big screen, on Benetton Rugby website and mobile app and many other occasions. “Becoming sponsor of Benetton Rugby was a natural choice for Jekko. – says Mr. Diego Tomasella, Jekko CEO – We both come from the hard-working and dynamic province of Treviso, and we both compete internationally. To face the many daily challenges, team spirit, clear and shared goals, commitment and mutual support are needed. Jekko has always based on these values and we could find them also in the Lions of Treviso. We are proud of becoming sponsor of such an important reality as Benetton team, which we believe will contribute in making Jekko brand known and appreciated”.   “We are extremely pleased of starting a new partnership with Jekko, an excellence of the Italian and international territory. Jekko is a major company standing at our side, with which we share values and goals each one in their own sector, wishing that next season will be rich of satisfaction for both of us” comments Mr. Amerino Zanatta, President of the green-and-white club.

SPX532, one of the latest but already appreciated Jekko mini crane, arrived in Latin America for the first time and was recently delivered to Guindaste Aranha. The new model adds up to other Jekko mini cranes already owned by Guindaste Aranha, who has been Jekko products’ representative in Brazil for two years.  

Jekko is welcoming a new addition to the family of mini cranes with the SPX650. The long-awaited new model has a maximum lifting capacity of 5 tons and embodies all the latest major innovations engineered by the Treviso-based company. The new SPX650 implements many state-of-the-art technical solutions successfully applied to the recent and highly appreciated SPX532 and SPX1280. Having set aside the original idea of presenting machine officially at the Apex trade fair in Maastricht, which has been postponed from June this year to June 2021 due to the Covid-19 health emergency, Jekko will be introducing the new SPX650 to the world during a live streaming event next July. We can take a sneak peek of some of the main features and functions of the machine ahead of the event.     The SPX650 has a new 1.2-ton hydraulic jib with three extensions and a new 2-ton runner jib to achieve a maximum reachable height of 23.5 metres. As with its smaller version SPX532, the jib can be arranged in three ways, namely on the ground or on the column, to allow the operator to work with the main arm, or hooked and folded under the main arm to allow the operator to work with the jib with no need for installation. The SPX650 also implements the new stabilization system introduced on the bigger SPX1280. According to the opening angle and extension of the stabilizers, as well as the possible use of ballast, the software can determine in real-time the maximum lifting capacity at a given point, for unlimited operating configurations. The stabilisers have a double extension for a very small minimum stabilisation area of 2.9 x 2.9 m (4.5 x 4.5 m is the maximum area). The new SPX650 also inherits the sophisticated hydraulic system from the SPX1280 allowing smooth and accurate crane movements and the possibility of working simultaneously with four functions. All the functions and movements of the crane and its accessories can be controlled directly from the practical remote control with software developed internally by Jekko and an intuitive user interface. Deliveries of the SPX650 will start in the second half of 2020. The lithium battery-powered version will be available immediately while from 2021 it can also be configured with a diesel engine paired with a single-phase or three-phase electric motor. “The SPX650 aims to further expand our range of mini cranes, bridging the gap between the SPX532 and SPX1280 in terms of maximum lifting capacity”, explains Alberto Franceschini, Export Sales Manager of Jekko. “This is yet another challenge won by Jekko. The extremely positive results obtained by the SPX532 and SPX1280 models confirm that the solutions we have proposed so far meet the needs of our customers with their features of versatility, high-performance combined with compact dimensions, small stabilization areas and ease of use, not to mention the growing attention to environmental issues related to the use of lithium batteries. In this project, we have concentrated the best of our technology developed so far, further improved, without neglecting the design and, of course, quality materials. But I don’t want to say too much just yet!” See you in July 2020 to meet the latest arrival, the SPX650!  

The growing family of Jekko minipickers welcomes model MPK06, the new self-propelled electric crane that operates with either hook or manipulator A small machine is a great help while working. This is the promise by the newborn to the Jekko family: the MPK06 minipicker has compact size and limited weight yet it lifts up to 600 kg (1.322 lb) and serves the craft and the industrial sectors. “Model MPK06 is going to set the pace in the world of work – maintains Alessio Forcolin, Italian sales agent at Jekko – The requirements of building yards are evolving: skilled labour isn’t always available in the quantity needed but in the meanwhile loads to be hoisted increase, no matter the sector, be it glazing laying, craft or industry in general. The market was waiting for this new concept of minipickers: compact, lightweight and deploying elevated lifting capacity, and Jekko has met the challenge”. Go to product page   DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITH EITHER HOOK OR MANIPULATOR The MPK06 is the one and only minipicker that – in compliance with the EN13000 standards – has a dual operating mode, with a hook or a vacuum manipulator for glazing laying. Other unique features of this crane are the 360° continuous rotation of the manipulator and the 10° right-and-left electrical rotation of the turret, which moves the load to the sides still having quite a reduced overall size and enabling access to the most confined places.   100% ELECTRIC The machine is 100% electrically powered, both during travel and arm operation. It is fitted with a 3kW motor powered by 2 x 12V-155Ah traction batteries for constant performance during use. The electric motor is silent and emission-free for indoor operation; the new electric actuators, whose performance compares that of regular hydraulic cylinders, deliver up to three fast and smooth movements at a time without performance loss. The MPK06 has no hydraulic parts: this means lower maintenance costs and makes the crane ideal for work in the most sensitive contexts since oil leaks are prevented. The manipulator electric rotation and the electric extension of the second boom are available as an option.     EASY TO DRIVE AND OPERATE Easy to use, the MPK06 doesn’t require any specific training to be operated. The convenient drawbar on board the machine makes it easy to drive it; a user-friendly wired remote control is also available, which allows to travel on wheels in a straight line in combination with the mechanical block on the drawbar, making work easier and more accurate for the operator during installation.   REMOVABLE COUNTERWEIGHT   The MPK06 is fitted with a simple system of modular and removable counterweights accounting for a total of 200 kg (441 lb). They can be removed whenever the machine has to be hoisted with a crane or moved in a lift so its weight it brought down to as little as 720 kg (1.587 lb).       COMPETITIVE EDGE The unique features of this new minipicker by Jekko make it fit for several sectors. It is ideal not only for glazing laying and for the installation of windows and doors but also for the craft sector, for industrial maintenance and for the hiring business in general. Equipped with sturdy metal sheet housings and off-road run-flat tyres, the MPK06 faces the most challenging yard conditions. For indoor operations white no-marking tyres are available as an option. Compact in size and reduced in weight, this minipicker is ideal to be transported inside a regular van. “While developing the MPK06 we aimed at making the operator’s life easier and at improving the work conditions by means of a user-friendly, top-performance yet inexpensive machine,” ends Mr Forcolin.

After the successful JF365 a new, more performing model hits the market and offers superior lifting capacity still within the overall dimensions of a “non-oversized” transport. The crawler crane by Jekko grows up, not in terms of dimensions but rather in performance, capacity and innovation. After the sales success of models JF545 and JF365, Jekko has once again raised the bar and offers a crawler crane featuring all the characteristics of the F990 by Fassi. That’s how the JF990 has been developed: “a winning bet” as declared by Alberto Franceschini, Export Sales Manager Jekko. It’s a real evolution of the species where the traditionally compact dimensions (6,75 x 2,14 x 3,45 metres – 265 ¾ x 122 ½ x 84 ¼ ) combine with increased extension capacity (up to 41 metres – 134 ft), very elevated lifting capacity (max 21.500 kg – 47.400 lb) and advantages in transport.   “We’ve won the first part of the bet – explains Mr Franceschini – which consisted in investing in an innovative product still not present on the market. We’ve developed a new machine, a stabilized crane truck on tracks that operates as if it was a minicrane. We’ve merged the experience deriving from the JF545 and the JF365 and have therefore responded to the market requirements for more performing yet compact-size machines. When compared to the dimensions of a truck, the JF990 still is a minicrane: compact, with variable stabilization modes and a dual engine, Diesel and electric. But above all it can reach 41 metres (134 ft) in height when using the hydraulic jib and three manual extensions or 38 metres (125 ft) with an operator basket, which means it can work where a truck cannot reach.   MULTIPLE OPERATING MODES The JF990 can work vertically or horizontally, it overcomes, goes round, uses the hook or the winch; it can also be equipped with a glass pane manipulator, a 3-person hydraulic platform in case of operation with a double articulated joint, and a 1- or 2-operator basket when using the jib to reach as high as 38 m. The hydraulic activation on the jib allows for any additional option to be installed.     NON-EXCEPTIONAL LOAD TRANSPORT The JF990 without counterweight can be transported on a regular truck without requiring an “exceptional load transport”. Its 21.800-kg (48.061-lb) weight is ideal when excellent performance is required from a minicrane able to work for all purposes as an articulated crane.       STANDARD AND EXTRA COUNTERWEIGHT This machine can use a 2,1-ton (4.630-lb) standard counterweight for stabilization on an area of 8,5 x 8,5 metres (28 x 28 ft) as well as a 3-ton (6.612-lb) extra counterweight reducing the crane footprint to an area of 7 x 7 metres (23 x 23 ft).  The disassembly system – a fast and automatic quick release system similar to that of much bigger cranes – is managed via the radio remote control.     SUPER ACCESSIBILITY IN CONFINED SPACES The JF990 has such features that it can be easily used instead of a tower crane or a crane vehicle but without being installed on a truck. This crawler crane is independent from its truck and reaches confined places having a major and positive impact on site logistic timing. It can be transported to and used on all those places where a truck cannot reach: industrial sites, small places, narrow city centres, fenced parks, etc.     ENDLESS HOISTING POSSIBILITIES Jekko has developed a software managing stabilization in endless combinations. Each outrigger can take any angle and extension and the software will continuously calculate the operating pressure considering the position of the outriggers and the deriving tilting line. Five stability levels will be displayed on the screen for a user-friendly reading of the loading charts. ONE CRANE, ONE OPERATOR This crane can be entirely managed by a single operator via the radio remote control, a true extension of the machine always at hand. Starting/stopping, crane operations, stabilization, jib or counterweight installation can be carried out by the operator all by himself. ENGINE: BOTH DIESEL AND ELECTRIC The JF990 is fitted with both a Deutz TCS3.6 L4 55 kW (Stage V, Tier 4) electronic Diesel engine and a 13 kW three-phase electric motor. Depending on the situations or the requirements, the operator can easily switch from one option to the other: the crane is very flexible and can be used indoors and outdoors. COMPETITIVE EDGE Such a versatile crane can be used in manifold situations: special hoisting, laying in confined areas both in yards (beams, balconies, glass panes, air conditioning systems, etc.) or in industrial environments (machinery of various size), maintenance, service, etc. The JF990 is the ideal machine for specialized hoisting companies – in order to complement their existing fleet of articulated truck cranes and city cranes – as well as for companies specialized in rental with or without operator notably for being easy to move by means of a non-oversized transport. “We intend to market this crane mainly in North America and in Central and Northern Europe, where there’s a large demand for machinery able to differentiate from other products – Mr Franceschini concluded. – I’m thinking of Norway as an example, where new regulations provide for a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions also for yard machinery starting from 2021. The JF990 can operate in electric mode therefore it brings many advantages in highly environmentally-friendly Countries. Rental will be another interesting segment because the JF990 has limited weight and excellent performance compared to similar cranes.”   Go to product page   TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF JEKKO JF990 • Overall dimensions: 6,75 x 2,14 x 3,45 metres (265 ¾ x 122 ½ x 84 ¼) • Max SWL: 21,5 ton (47.400 lb) • Stability area: 8,5 x 8,5 metres (28 x 28 ft) • Weight: 21.800 kg (48.061 lb) + 1.680 kg (3.704 lb) jib + 2,1 ton (4.630 lb) standard counterweight and 3 ton (6.612 lb) extra counterweight • Engine: Deutz 55 kW (Stage V, Tier 4) electronic Diesel + 13.5 kW three-phase motor • Max height (with Jib): 41 metres (134 ft) • Max reach (with Jib): 38 metres (125 ft) • Rotation: 360° continuous  

The new SPX1280, the versatile minicrane featuring endless options of stabilization You might see the world in black or white, or consider a glass always half-full or half-empty. But between the extremes there are endless options. This is the concept underlying the new SPX1280: beyond the limits, the world has no limits, and the operator turns into a painter whose palette offers all the colours of the rainbow and their endless combinations and nuances. From art to yard, the step seems far too long but it’s the principle that counts and makes everything easier. The SPX1280 encompasses new-generation technology that fully exploits the concepts of stability and hoisting. This results in straightforwardness and versatility for the operators to enjoy a new working experience and endless operating configurations, pushing to the extremes the concept of performance. A closer look at the characteristics and performance of the new SPX1280 will make you feel several light-years have gone since the launch of its predecessor, the SPX1275, that now gives way to Jekko’s newborn after long years of good and loyal service. This machine is a real blank page for the operator, who can use endless configurations to be exploited very easily, notably through a completely revised user interface – maintains Mauro Tonon, Export Sales Manager Jekko. – The SPX1280 has a maximum safe working load equal to 8 tons and reaches 26.6 m in height when the hydraulic jib is installed. Considering its weight, size and stabilization area, it’s no doubt the most performing machine within its sector. And of course the Pick & Carry mode for operation at 360° with a 2-ton load, Jekko’s trademark, is obviously available. ENDLESS OPERATING CONFIGURATIONS The governing technology of the new SPX1280 offers a completely new approach for the operator to manage different working situations. In the past the configurations that allowed to reach the stability required were extremely limited and affected the work dynamics; nowadays the combination of stabilization system, sensor technology, software and a new user interface generates endless working situations. The core of this crane is its new stabilization system – that makes the machine adapt to no matter what working environment – and the well-known hydraulic jib with three extensions that can be stowed either under or on the side of the main boom.   NEW STABILIZATION SYSTEM The stabilization system of the SPX1280 considers several factors in order to determine the possible working conditions. Depending on the opening angle and the extension of the stabilisers – as well as the possible use of the counterweight – the machine software can define in real time the maximum safe working load in a specific point. In the past this wasn’t possible at such an extent since partial extensions of the stabilizers and 0° to 45° intermediate angles couldn’t be taken into account. The stabilization degrees have increased from four to seven and their displaying on the interface is easier and user-friendly.   AN ADVANCED AND PRECISE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM With a new hydraulic system, this crane has smoother and more precise operation, which increases the operator’s feeling of control. This 100% electronically-operated supply system has been enhanced to offer new functions such as jib extension and arm lifting at the same time, smoother and more performing tracks, operation while combining four functions at a time.   REDUCED CONSUMPTION, HIGHER PERFORMANCE The SPX1280 features a 19kW Diesel engine fitted with a variable displacement pump that increases the efficiency of the whole unit while fully exploiting the engine power depending on the operation under way. This means better performance and reliability as well as considerable fuel reduction. The new engine (Stage V, Tier 4 Final) complies with the 2019 EU emission standards. EVERYTHING IN THE OPERATOR’S HANDS The SPX1280 is operated via a new user-friendly radio remote control designed by Jekko’s in-house team. Five configurations are possible: Pick & Carry, crane, stabilizers, crosspieces, and travel. A single radio remote control starts, configures and operates the machine and its tools: no more on-board controls, it’s everything in the operator’s hands.   COMPETITIVE EDGE In the constantly developing market of hoisting equipment, the new SPX1280 is a major evolution and sets the bar higher for what concerns technology innovation. Similarly its predecessor, the SPX1280 is used when height and load are elevated: laying of glazed panes, industrial maintenance and assembly, constructions and building, but its versatility can be better appreciated when hoisting is carried out in confined places. We’ve received orders covering all of 2019 and the first quarter of next year. Our overall production budget for this model in 2020 is of at least 40 units, – explains Mr. Tonon – several destined to Central Europe, the United States, the Middle East and China in addition to our traditional markets.    TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF JEKKO SPX1280 • Dimensions: 5730 x 1450 x 2040 mm • Stability area: 4600 x 4600 mm • Max SWL: 8000 kg • Weight: 7000 kg (optional tools excluded) + 1500 kg counterweight • Engine: Diesel D1105-E4B + single- or three-phase motor • Max height (with hydraulic jib and three extensions): 26.6 m • Max reach (with hydraulic jib and three extensions): 20 m • Rotation: 360° continuous   Go to product page  

With the SPX532, the mini crane is even more intuitive and high performing Introducing SPX532, the new model of Jekko mini crane that marks a sea change between the old and new design system. A more intuitive, cutting edge and easy to use mini crane The Jekko mini crane “grows up” and takes a brand new direction in which concepts such as simplicity, immediacy, performance and efficiency come together in the same machine. We are talking about the new SPX532 – developed by the Italian company, an international leader in the mini crane sector – that incorporates important innovations such as a cutting-edge stabilising system, a sophisticated electronic and hydraulic system, greater ease of use, increased lifting capacity, an updated design and a new and user friendly radio remote control. The new SPX532 project is the result of having listened to the precise needs of an increasingly large and continuously evolving market, that of special lifting – explains Jekko Export Manager Alberto Franceschini – Our pioneering experience gained over twenty years in the mini crane sector, combined with comprehensive knowledge of the truck-mounted crane sector, has allowed Jekko to develop a product that combines sophisticated solutions used in the world of mobile cranes with the simplicity and sturdiness typical of truck-mounted cranes. The SPX532 signals a very important change in direction in the design and creation of new products, which will inevitably impact on the development of future products. Machines that are not only innovative and sophisticated as they were in the past, but also easy to use and available to an increasingly wide customer base. The result is the most intuitive mini crane of all time, able to guarantee high level performance. The largest mini crane in its segment able to pass through a single door, it offers substantial lifting capacity in relation to its weight, dimensions and stabilization area. Important new features include the 1 tonne hydraulic jib, the maximum height of which, at 17.3 metres, can be compared to that of a higher category of crane, and an updated design with more sophisticated and resistant materials, so a column reinforced with two pistons and a sump that are no longer in fibreglass but in steel.   NEW PERFORMANCE LEVELS The SPX532 stands out for its maximum lifting capacity of 3.2 tonnes. The biggest new feature is the possibility to lift using both the hookblock and hoist method. The stability system has been updated so that slewing goes from 0° to 90° for each outrigger (previously 0° to 45°); it is also possible to adjust outrigger tilting angle. This allows for more stabilization areas and more work areas, allowing the crane to work in conditions that would never have been possible before, all thanks to a sophisticated yet simple sensor system. NEW JIB POSITION The position of the resting jib is initially found inside the column, the jib easily installed thanks to an innovative hooking system. This means a significant reduction in jib installation and disassembly times. The operator can therefore decide to store the jib in three ways, the jib either at rest on the column, on the ground or resting under the main arm. The first two ways allow the operator to work with the main arm, the last with the jib installed, with the great advantage of not having to put it to rest until the work is finished (as was necessary with the previous versions). Thanks to a double pump, the jib also allows for simultaneous use of both the extension and angle functions, for greater flexibility and precision.   NEW HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The SPX532 is equipped with a sophisticated hydraulic system that allows the crane to work with smooth and extremely precise movements. This is possible thanks to the use of the digital hydraulic pump that, together with the control electronics and an intuitive radio remote control, allows for active dynamic control of the crane’s movements, so the customer can select the ideal work method based on site requirements.     USER FRIENDLY RADIO REMOTE CONTROL The new Jekko radio remote control is designed to be user friendly. All mini crane functions can be activated or deactivated directly via the radio remote control, using selectors that link to intuitive screens. Four different configurations can be selected on the radio remote control to facilitate the operator’s work and guide the various operations: pick & carry, crane, outrigger ascent and descent, belts and crossbeam slewing.   ENGINE: BOTH BATTERY AND DIESEL/ELECTRIC Always attentive to environmental issues, Jekko offers the best lithium battery solution available on the market, the fruit of five years of investment and research. The SPX532 is available in an “environmentally friendly” lithium battery version, top of the range in terms of its lifespan and charging speed. Alternatively, the SPX532 comes with a diesel engine combined with a single phase (220V – 2.2 kW) or three phase electric motor (400V – 5.5 kW). Depending on the workplace and requirements, the operator can easily switch from one solution to the other with significant flexibility of use.   TELEMETRY Thanks to the J-Connect system and the use of a data SIM, the SPX532 can be connected to the internet. Via a specifically created portal, the crane can be monitored remotely by the customer, vendor and Jekko technical support staff.     COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE Thanks to its numerous innovations, the SPX532 has already received significant interest at the recent 2019 edition of Bauma. The fact it is a simple and intuitive machine makes it ideal for both end users and rental fleets. It is the most high-performance single door crane (of width less than 80 cm) on the market and can be used for work in both confined spaces, particularly in the glass market, and open areas in the industrial maintenance and building sectors. It will be the most high-performing single door machine on the market – explains Jekko CEO Diego Tomasella – The SPX532 is the first mini crane created as part of the project to update the entire range and this result is possible thanks to the use of sophisticated materials and easily controlled electronics. Our markets of reference are primarily Germany, Holland and Belgium, followed by France, Spain, UK, Italy, Asia, the Middle East and America. Expectations are high and the numerous orders already received at Bauma confirm that we are moving in the right direction. JEKKO SPX532 characteristics • Dimensions: 3255 x 770 x 1960 mm • Maximum lifting capacity: 3200 kg • Weight: 2350 kg (excluding optionals) • Engine: D902-E4B diesel + single and three phase electric motor + battery • Maximum height (with jib): 17.3 m • Maximum reach (with jib): 14.8 m • Slewing: continuous 360°   Go to Product Page  

New products and technologies will be on display to showcase the increasingly innovative, green and user-friendly corporate range Three years after the last show, Jekko will be again an exhibitor at the Bauma expo with the aim of telling a brand new story where new products and technologies play the leading role. The director is the same: a young company whose target has always been the “active listening to customers” while implementing effective technologies and craftsmanship on a new range of products that increasingly turns innovative, green and user-friendly. Jekko’s exhibiting area – FS open-air area, stand 903/6 – will cover 512 square metres and will showcase all the new products of the Jekko world: the new JF990, the hybrid version of model SPX1280HYB, the full electric lithium-battery SPX532, just to mention a few; as for minipickers, the MPK06 and the MPK12 are a breakthrough in the sector of indoor building yards; the new and user-friendly interface of Jekko radio remote controls and the innovative J-Connect telemetry system for all the new Jekko mini cranes. Bauma will be the launching pad for a new merchandising line that will include a little showcase with products for sale, such as a scale reduction of a Jekko machine. A J-Connect area will be set up for dealers and visitors to meet and analyse the concepts of telemetry and user interface.   NEW PRODUCTS MINI SPIDER CRANES  The flagship model will be the SPX532 with a full electric lithium-battery motor. Also available with a diesel engine, the SPX532 is an ideal crane for indoor operation and for all those activities requiring a machine as little as to go through a single door. This mini crane is equipped with geometric control system and easier-friendly software designed in-house that make the operator’s work simpler. The Jekko radio remote control also has new features: a more user-friendly interface for easy and intuitive management of the countless options as well as automatic and fast functions for simpler operations. Jekko will also focus on the first hybrid version of a mini crane: the SPX1280HYB. This latter is the evolution of the SPX1275: it features a maximum load capacity increased from 7,500 to 8,000 kg and new hydraulic systems. With a 3-extension hydraulic JIB, the SPX1280 is one of Jekko’s most popular mini cranes. On Jekko’s stand at the Bauma expo there will also be an SPX312 and an electric lithium-battery SPX424, traditional models of the company.   JF SERIES Most of the show will be stolen by model JF990, which will be launched on the market as an evolution of the most successful JF545 and JF365. The new JF is a further generation of the previous models in the JF line that pioneers a new hoisting concept of articulated crane: the traditional truck-loader crane becomes a crawler crane. The JF990 is the world’s largest mini crane featuring a loading capacity of as much as 100 ton/m and, despite its dimensions, a weight not exceeding 23 tons. The machine can be equipped with a counterweight that raises the weight to 28 tons and, similarly to model JF545, it can work in both horizontal and vertical position, it can pass or dodge an obstacle, and it can operate in hook or winch more or with a selflevelling platform. In addition to model JF990, a JF40 will be on display in Jekko’s stand at the Bauma expo while a JF545 will be presented at Fassi’s stand (FN 926/2).   MINIPICKERS & TELE-CRAWLER CRANE During the Bauma expo Jekko will showcase the new models MPK06 and MPK12 having a 600-kg and 1,200-kg load capacity respectively. Both machines are equipped with 4 wheels instead of 3 and special tyres can be fitted for off-road operation. These pick&carry minipickers are the first having 100% electric actuators and those on display at the Bauma expo will be fitted with manipulators designed for handling and laying of glass panes. Finally, the SPK60 will also be present at Bauma: a tele-crawler crane with 6 ton of maximum capacity  and 3 tons of pick & carry.   VACUUM Building on its corporate experience in the glass handling sector and first worldwide in fitting vacuum manipulators to mini cranes, Jekko is going to unveil a new series of vacuum lifters for flat and curved glass panes. These vacuum lifters have a double pump with blow-off function for easier release.   J-CONNECT – TELEMETRY Jekko has invested on bidirectional connectivity for Internet connection of the mini cranes. Remote monitoring and assistance are available via a dedicated portal. This system is applicable to the JF series and to the traditional mini crane range.