COPMA is CPS Group's line of heavy-duty articulated (knuckle-boom) loader cranes, from compact models to the flagship COPMA 7500, used in construction, marine, utility, recovery, and military logistics.

What makes COPMA cranes different?

COPMA cranes use a hydraulic architecture with fewer diverter valves than typical competitors, so less pump energy is lost to heat, so more power reaches the boom and the crane sustains a higher duty cycle, with a simpler, field-repairable design.

PESCI is CPS Group's brand of marine and offshore lifting cranes.

Does CPS Group offer crane autonomy?

Yes. Our OVERRIDE drive-by-wire technology brings electronic and remote control to COPMA, PESCI and CPS cranes, available across the whole range for both civil and defense applications.

How do I get pricing, parts, or a quote?

Contact CPS service or an authorized CPS / COPMA dealer through the website.

How do I choose the right loader crane size?

Start with the heaviest load you must place and the furthest radius at which you must place it. Multiply the two to get a lifting moment in tonne-metres, add a safety margin, then match that to a crane class. Confirm the choice against the machine's certified load chart, and check that the crane's own weight still leaves you a legal payload on your chassis.

What is lifting moment, and what does tonne-metres mean?

Lifting moment is the load multiplied by its distance from the crane's centre of rotation. It is usually expressed in tonne-metres (tm) or kilonewton-metres (1 tm is about 9.81 kN·m). It is the most complete single measure of a loader crane's power because it accounts for both the weight lifted and how far out it is lifted. The certified load chart then translates the moment into a safe load at each radius.

How many hydraulic extensions do I need?

The number of hydraulic extensions sets how far the crane reaches horizontally. More extensions add reach but reduce lifting moment at full extension and add weight. Choose the shortest boom that reliably covers your typical working distance. In the COPMA range the configuration number shows the count directly; for example, a COPMA 240.6 has six hydraulic extensions.

What is total cost of ownership for a loader crane?

Total cost of ownership is the full cost of running the crane over its life, not just its purchase price. It includes maintenance, genuine parts, hydraulic and fuel efficiency, downtime when a machine is out of service, and the resale value you recover at the end. A well-supported, well-built crane can cost less to own over time even if its initial price is higher.

What is the difference between lifting moment and lifting capacity?

Lifting capacity is how much a crane can lift at one specific radius; lifting moment combines the load and the radius into a single rating. Because capacity changes at every distance, a crane's true capability is described by its load chart, a curve of safe loads across the whole working range, rather than by any single capacity figure. Always read the certified load chart.

Does a loader crane's own weight affect my payload?

Yes. The crane's own weight is subtracted from what your truck can legally carry. Adding hydraulic extensions or a jib increases that weight, so a larger crane leaves less room for goods. Plan the crane, chassis and body together so the fully equipped truck stays within legal limits and still earns its keep.

Why does genuine-parts availability matter?

Genuine parts are engineered and tested for the crane, so they protect safety, performance and certification. Ready availability of genuine parts, backed by a dealer network and field service, keeps downtime short and preserves resale value. Confirm parts support for the specific model over its expected service life before you buy.

How to Choose a Truck-Mounted Loader Crane

How to Choose a Truck-Mounted Loader CraneChoosing a truck-mounted loader crane is a long-term decision. The right machine is the one matched to the work you do most often, the chassis you run it on, and the support you can rely on for the next ten to fifteen years. This guide sets out a neutral framework for comparing loader cranes on the attributes that actually drive value, so you can reach your own conclusion with confidence.What is a truck-mounted loader crane?A truck-mounted loader crane, also called a knuckle-boom crane, is a hydraulic crane mounted on a truck chassis. It is used to load and unload the vehicle and to place loads on site. When stowed it folds compactly behind the cab or at the rear of the body; in use it unfolds through an articulated boom system to reach the work area.Machines are grouped by lifting-moment class, usually expressed in tonne-metres (tm). Ranges typically run from light cranes of a few tonne-metres for delivery work up to very large units rated in the hundreds of tonne-metres for heavy construction and specialist lifting.The nine criteria that decide the purchaseCompare every candidate against the same list. Score each criterion for your own duty cycle, not in the abstract.1. Lifting moment (tonne-metres)Lifting moment is the single most important number. It is the load multiplied by its distance from the crane's centre of rotation, expressed in tonne-metres or kilonewton-metres (1 tm is about 9.81 kN·m). A crane lifting 1,000 kg at 5 m is doing the same work as one lifting 2,500 kg at 2 m. Size the moment to the heaviest load you must place at its furthest working radius, not to the load alone.As a rule of thumb, leave headroom: buying to the exact edge of the rating leaves nothing for awkward days. Always verify the figure against the machine's certified load chart, which states the safe load at each radius.2. Horizontal reach and hydraulic extensionsReach is set by the boom system and the number of hydraulic extensions, the telescopic sections that slide out of the main boom. More extensions mean more horizontal reach, letting you work further from the truck or over obstacles. In the COPMA range the configuration number states the count directly: a COPMA 240.6 has six hydraulic extensions, and the 240 family is catalogued from 240.2 (two extensions) up to 240.7 (seven extensions).There is a trade-off to understand. Every extension you add reduces the lifting moment at full reach and adds weight to the crane. In the COPMA 240 the catalogue lifting moment falls from 224 kN·m at 240.2 to 198 kN·m at 240.7 as extensions are added. Choose the shortest boom that reaches your typical work area; do not buy reach you will rarely use.3. Payload budget: the crane's own weightA loader crane's own weight comes off your legal payload. A heavier crane, or one with more extensions, leaves less capacity for the goods you carry. The trade-off is visible in the catalogue: a COPMA 240.2 has an own weight of 2,870 kg, rising to 3,530 kg for the 240.7 as extensions are added. Match the crane, the chassis and the body as a system, so the truck stays legal and useful when fully equipped.4. Slew, rotation and stabiliser footprintCheck the slew range, how far the crane rotates, and the stabiliser spread you need to set up safely. Larger cranes often provide continuous rotation; in the COPMA TOP RANGE, models such as the 340, 450 and 1000 offer continuous slew. Confirm the deployed footprint fits the sites where you actually work.5. Build quality and engineering originSteel grade, welding, cylinder sealing, surface treatment and control electronics decide how a crane ages under load. COPMA cranes are engineered and built in Italy, a manufacturing tradition with deep expertise in hydraulic lifting. Ask where a crane is designed and manufactured, and how the structure is protected against corrosion.6. Genuine-parts availabilityA crane is only as available as its spare parts. Confirm that genuine parts are stocked and can be shipped quickly to your region, and that the manufacturer supports the model over its full service life. Non-genuine parts can compromise safety and void certification.7. Dealer network and field serviceDowntime is the real cost of a breakdown. A global dealer network with trained technicians and field service means faster repair and correct commissioning. Ask how close the nearest authorised service point is, and what response time it commits to.8. Warranty and certificationRead the warranty terms in full: what is covered, for how long, and what maintenance keeps it valid. Confirm the crane is certified to the standards required in your market and is supplied with a compliant load chart and documentation.9. Total cost of ownership and resale valuePurchase price is one line in a longer sum. Total cost of ownership includes hydraulic and fuel efficiency, maintenance, parts, downtime, and residual value at resale. A well-built crane from a supported brand typically holds its value better and costs less to keep working, which can outweigh a lower sticker price over the life of the machine.A step-by-step method to size your crane

Define the heaviest load and its furthest radius. Write down the worst-case lift you must perform routinely.

Convert it to a lifting moment. Multiply load by radius; this points you to a tonne-metre class.

Add headroom. Choose a class with margin above your worst case.

Set the reach. Pick the number of hydraulic extensions that covers your typical work area, and no more.

Check the payload budget. Subtract the crane's own weight from the chassis capacity and confirm you can still carry your goods legally.

Verify against the load chart. Confirm the certified chart shows the safe load at every radius you need.

Weigh the support. Compare genuine-parts availability, dealer proximity, warranty and total cost of ownership.

Request a quote. Ask for a written configuration and price so you can compare like for like.

Where COPMA fitsCOPMA, part of the CPS Group, engineers and builds truck-mounted loader cranes in Italy across a broad range of lifting-moment classes, from light cranes for delivery work to very large units for heavy lifting. The catalogue spans classes from the COPMA 35 (3.5 tonne-metre class) to the COPMA 7500 (750 tonne-metre class), grouped into ESSENTIAL, HIGH POWER and TOP RANGE families, so the framework above can be matched to a specific configuration.Value and reliability rest on defensible facts: cranes engineered and built in Italy, genuine parts, a global dealer network, field service and warranty, and transparent pricing through a straightforward request-a-quote process. Use the criteria in this guide, verify every figure against the certified load chart, and request a quote to compare configurations for your duty cycle.