FOREST CRANE PALMS 1.42
Compact Forestry Crane for ATVs, Lifestyle Blocks & Small Properties
If you manage a lifestyle block, run a beekeeping operation, or handle firewood and fencing jobs on a smaller property, the PALMS 1.42 is designed specifically for you — without the need for a tractor or heavy The PALMS 1.42 is a compact forestry crane designed for lifestyle blocks, beekeeping, firewood and general rural property work — without the need for large tractors or heavy machinery.
Lightweight and easy to tow behind ATVs, UTVs and small vehicles, the 1.42 is ideal for tight spaces, paddocks, orchards and bush blocks where low ground impact matters.
Despite its compact size, it comfortably handles:
Firewood and small logs
Bee boxes and hive equipment
Fencing materials
General lifting and property maintenance
Built by PALMS, Europe’s leading forestry crane manufacturer, the 1.42 delivers reliable lifting performance and durable European engineering for smaller-scale rural operations.
Pairs with:
- Compact design
- Easy to transport with ATV’s and small vehicles
- Efficient wood handling in small spaces
- Powerful and reliable- Series: 1
- Max outreach, m: 4.2 m
- Max working pressure, bar: 180 bar
- Brutto lifting torque at maximum pressure: 11.5 kNm
- Lifting capacity at full reach and max 190 pressure, w/o grapple and rotator
- Lifting capacity at 4 m reach and max pressure, w/o grapple and rotator
- Slewing torque: 2,1 kNm
- Pillar slewing angle: 330 degrees
- Rotator maximum load: 10 KN
- Crane weight without support leg and valve block: 185 kg
- Recommended oil flow: 10-20 L/minWhat is the PALMS 1.42 used for?
The PALMS 1.42 is designed for firewood handling, beekeeping, fencing and general rural property maintenance.
Can the PALMS 1.42 be used with an ATV or UTV?
Yes. The lightweight design allows the PALMS 1.42 to be towed and operated with ATVs, UTVs and small vehicles.
What trailer pairs with the PALMS 1.42?
The PALMS 1.42 is commonly paired with the PALMS 2D forestry trailer for compact timber handling and transport.
Is the PALMS 1.42 suitable for lifestyle blocks?
Yes. Its compact size and low ground impact make it well suited to lifestyle blocks, orchards, bush blocks and smaller rural properties.Where can I buy PALMS forestry cranes in New Zealand?
ALFA Equipment supplies PALMS forestry cranes, trailers and grapples across New Zealand and Australia.
