Truck-mounted crane AK 48 series

telescopicfor constructionlifting

The AK 48 ticks boxes with its large selection of drive concepts, outstanding speed and state-of-the-art control technology. It is available with a conventional PTO combustion engine, as a hybrid crane with an additional 400 V electric motor for the lorry's PTO or as an electric crane with 230 V / 400 V charging technology and battery on a carrier vehicle with a separate combustion engine. It lifts payloads of up to 3 tonnes (opt. 6 tonnes) and offers boom lengths of over 48 m (opt. 52 m). The powerful hydraulic system guarantees rapid assembly, a hook speed of 60 m/min and a high working speed.

The stable mast system of the AK 48 enables vertical erection of the mast, 180° positioning of the jib and the tower crane function. The 14 m jib, which can is hydraulically extendible under load using the radio control unit with colour display, can carry a weight of up to one tonne even in the horizontal and fully extended position.

As the 2026 Product of the Year, the Böcker AK 48e reinforces its position as a technologically leading truck-mounted crane for demanding electric lifting operations.

Powerful drive variants
The AK 48 offers a wide range of drive options to suit every requirement. It is available with conventional diesel auxiliary drive, as hybrid with additional 400 V electric motor or as purely electric crane with 230 V / 400 V charging technology and a 30 kWh battery on a carrier vehicle with a separate diesel engine. Thanks to its pioneering drive concept, energy recovery and large battery capacity, the AK 48e with electric winch is able to work for a whole day without recharging.