Palfinger x BGLIFT
The Vincent Group is expanding its lifting equipment offering with the distribution, through its Palfinger France network, of tracked mini cranes from Italian manufacturer BGLIFT. Marketed in France since September 2026, the range covers capacities from 600 kg to 40 tonnes.
Palfinger France is entering the tracked mini crane market. The Vincent Group subsidiary is now responsible for marketing BGLIFT equipment in France, an Italian manufacturer that has specialised in compact lifting solutions for more than thirty years.
These machines are designed to operate where access becomes difficult for a conventional crane: confined construction sites, uneven terrain, indoor spaces or areas with steep slopes. They can notably be used for glazing installation, industrial maintenance, landscaping work, stonemasonry, photovoltaic panel installation or work at height.
Four models to start with
The range begins with two compact machines without outriggers. The M060 has a lifting capacity of 600 kg, while the M100 can handle up to 1,000 kg. Both feature a “pick and carry” function, allowing them to move with a load within the limits specified by their load charts.
The intermediate range comprises the M250 and M400. Equipped with spider-type outriggers, the M250 can lift 2,500 kg at a reach of 1.60 metres. The M400, for its part, reaches 4,000 kg at 2 metres. Its extendable H-type outriggers allow it to work in a fixed position, but it also retains a capacity to travel with a load.
A platform approved for two people, compliant with the EN 280 standard, can be installed as an option on these two models. The mini cranes then become versatile pieces of equipment for certain lifting, maintenance or inspection operations at height.
Electric versions for indoor sites
BGLIFT cranes are fitted as standard with an internal combustion engine. However, a mains electric power supply can be selected for stationary applications, particularly indoors, in order to work without local emissions.
The M100, M250 and M400 are also available in fully electric variants powered by lithium-ion batteries. These versions offer quieter operation and no exhaust emissions. The electric M100 and M400 retain their ability to travel with a load.
Up to 40 tonnes of capacity
BGLIFT and Palfinger France are not limited to mini cranes. Their catalogue also includes the Cocco 50, a tracked carrier with a payload of 40 tonnes. Capable of tackling slopes of up to 35%, it features a system that allows the inclination of the load or the equipment carried to be corrected on slopes and cross slopes.
A family of high-capacity tracked cranes completes the offering, with performance reaching up to 40 tonnes. Two additional models, announced for 2027, will cover capacities between 7 and 20 tonnes.
By integrating BGLIFT into its catalogue, Palfinger France is complementing its traditional offering of cranes and handling equipment with machines particularly suited to complex operations. For its part, the Italian manufacturer will be able to rely on the French dealer network and on the experience of the Vincent Group to accelerate its development in France.
