Category: Industry News

New aerial product Published in: Arbor Age Date: 3/1/2003 TerexTelelect introduced a new series of material handling aerial devices. The new product is a Hi-Ranger RM series non-overcenter material handling aerial device. The product was designed for increased reach and material handling capacity as well as minimized overall travel height and length. The non-overcenter RM […]

Don’t take safety lying down Published in: Arbor Age Date: 3/1/2003 You’ve invested in the best aerial lift you can afford, but do the skills of your crews match its performance? Invest in your people; sharpen the skills and safety practices of your aerial lift crews with intelligent, hands-on training before the busy months are […]

OSHA Moves Forward with New Crane and Derrick Safety Construction Standard Published in: US Newswire Date: 2/26/2003 OSHA will go forward with the negotiated rulemaking process to update its cranes and derricks standard in response to broad industry support for using that process to revise the standard, OSHA Administrator John Henshaw announced today. The agency […]

Catching up Published in: Fleet Owner Date: 2/1/2003 By: McGuffie, Deborah The last five years have been some of the most challenging ones in Green Mountain Power Corp.’s history. Based in Colchester, VT, the traditional, fully integrated electric utility provides power and distribution services to 87,000 customers. When a rate decision in 1998 put Green […]

Cranes & pressure equipment: follow the regs Published in: New Zealand Forest Industries Magazine Date: 2/1/2003 By: Dobbie, Jim Most timber processing plants use pressure equipment and/or cranes in their production process. However there have been several cases recently of sawmills and process plants buying or fabricating such items only to discover they cannot be […]

A new name adding value to the Telelect Network. Published in: Arbor Age Date: 1/1/2003 Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer based in Westport, Conn. with 2001 annual pro forma revenues of $3.4 billion. Terex recently announced a new division, Terex Utilities, to serve the utility, tree care, telecommunications, and electrical construction industries as […]

Versatile bridge inspection vehicle Published in: International Railway Journal Date: 12/1/2002 BARIN has developed a machine called Combi which can inspect both rail and road bridges. It is mounted on a Volvo truck chassis equipped with both rubber-tyred and flanged wheels. The vehicle is equipped with a bucket-type aerial platform which can work under and […]

Site dumpers may become a sight in North America Published in: Diesel Progress North American Edition Date: 11/1/2002 By: Yengst, Charles R. One product most Americans and Canadians have not seen in action is the compact articulated dump truck, which does not look like an articulated dump truck and is used for hauling dirt and […]

Leasing alliance slashes utility’s fleet costs: committing to a five-year partnership with one aerial-work-truck OEM delivers cheaper, more reliable, safer trucks. Published in: Construction Equipment Date: 11/1/2002 By: Stewart, Larry Q: Why promise to buy all of your bucket trucks and digger/derricks from one vendor? Doesn’t a long-term agreement soften the vendor’s motivation to compete […]

Ford rolls out new chassis, powertrains Published in: Trailer/Body Builders Date: 11/1/2002 THEY aren’t exactly Blue Diamonds in the rough. Ford showed off the first fruits of its Blue Diamond joint venture with International Truck & Engine by presenting its new F-650 and F-750 trucks to those attending the NTEA Truck Product Conference. The chassis […]

Get the most utility from your vehicle Published in: California Fairways Date: 11/1/2002 Golf course superintendents are required to have a lot of specialized equipment, including multiple types of mowers, sprayers, aerators and fertilizers. There are times, however, when a superintendent needs just the opposite. Whether to move people or equipment from place to place […]

Utility-truck makers: take your choice Published in: Landscape & Irrigation Date: 11/1/2002 By: Roche, Jerry Engine size and riding comfort are not the only considerations for buying utility trucks. Yes, they’re important–but to factor in bed size, payload weight limits, and how storage is organized before deciding to buy something off the lot or something […]

Digger derrick safety Published in: Design News Date: 10/21/2002 The Digger Derrick Safety Manual outlines key safety and maintenance guidelines, intended to call attention to potential hazards and help users form good safety habits. Covered topics include the use of the “One-Call First” system, how to be a responsible operator, following a safety program, safety […]

Rotary club: Jonathan Watt takes a turn around the latest large diesel and electric rotary blasthole rigs Published in: World Mining Equipment Date: 10/1/2002 By: Watt, Jonathan The rotary blasthole drill market has been going through a tough time of it recently, but far from letting their heads go down, along with sales, manufacturers have […]

Getting attached: maximize efficiency using work tools for loaders Published in: Arbor Age Date: 10/1/2002 THE MORE TASKS A GIVEN MACHINE CAN PERFORM, THE FEWER DEDICATED-TASK machines it will be necessary to own. Skid-steer and utility loaders offer tremendous options. The best way to maximize a loader’s potential is to take full advantage of work […]

Aerial tree trimming products. Published in: Arbor Age Date: 10/1/2002 Terex Telelect offers a broad range of aerial tree trimming products to meet applications from the shortest to the tallest trees. The XT series products continue to be preferred for tree maintenance, but additional products are available to meet specific applications. When the height reach […]

Market growth: the evolution of the aerial lift industry Published in: Arbor Age Date: 10/1/2002 THE AERIAL LIFT MARKET HAS BEEN EVOLVING FOR DECADES. GROWING TO meet an increased range of customer needs, lift companies have utilized modern technology to develop safer, more efficient and more versatile lifts. Arbor Age magazine asked several lift manufacturers […]

Terex Corporation Announces New Operating Structure and Names Management Team Published in: Business Wire Date: 9/11/2002 Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) announced today a new operating structure organizing the company into four primary reporting groups: Terex Cranes, Terex Construction, Terex Mining, and Terex Roadbuilding and Utility Products. Upon the completion of the previously announced acquisition of […]

Ashless additives and new polyol ester base oils formulated for use in biodegradable hydraulic fluid applications Published in: Lubrication Engineering Date: 9/1/2002 By: Costantini; Oshode; Reyes-Gavilan; Duncan There are no specific regulatory requirements in the US mandating hydraulic fluids to he ecologically benign. However, there is currently an increasing national and worldwide trend towards the […]

Crane safety: Why industry wants a new OSHA standard Published in: Occupational Hazards Date: 9/1/2002 By: Nash, James L OSHA recently announced it intends to update its 30-year-old crane standard. Operator training heads a list of changes expected in the revised rule. IMAGE PHOTOGRAPH Self-erecting cranes, like this Manitowoc 5282 boom truck, have become increasingly […]

Selecting the right trencher Published in: Landscape & Irrigation Date: 9/1/2002 By: Bolay, Brent Trenchers were the driving force that initiated the under-ground construction boom that began more than 40 years ago. In the years since then, trenchers have buried much of the world’s utility infrastructure. The development of several effective trenchless technologies permits pipe […]

Twister Chip Box Combo Unit Published in: Arbor Age Date: 9/1/2002 The Morbark Model 2070XL Twister Chipper/Chip Box Combo Unit was designed to provide a heavy-duty, mid-range chipper that does not require a specially outfitted truck. The 2070XL Combo allows small business operators and municipalities to diversify their operations with lower initial investment. The turntable […]

Road rules: chipping near busy highways presents its own set of challenges Published in: Arbor Age Date: 8/1/2002 By: White, Jeff SAFETY IS ALWAYS HIGH PRIORITY WHEN IT COMES TO BRUSH CHIPPER operation. But safety begins long before you reach the job site. There are many factors to be taken into consideration before hitting the […]

Falling Out of the Sky Published in: Summit Engineering Date: 7/1/2002 By: Bryan R. Durig, Ph.D., P.E. Accidents occur every year as workers use aerial devices to gain access to hard to reach locations. Telephone, electric and tree service companies often use articulated boom aerial devices, commonly referred to “bucket trucks”, to install, service, and […]