During the 1990s, HIAB invested much resources, time and effort to specially customised and develop HIAB JET GRABBER Cranes mounted on Tractors for FFB in-field collection. With computer-aided design and robot-welded high tensile steel of the highest quality yet with lowest weight, heavy duty rack and pinion rotating system, HIAB JET Grabber Cranes has been further fine tuned and improved over the years for the demanding and long punishing operating hours in the FFB in-field collection operating condition. This has been proven true and tested over the many years since its introduction to the palm oil estates in Malaysia and Indonesia.

The HIAB Jet Grabber uses a high speed hydraulic system of low pressure type for longer service life and reduced maintenance costs.