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Optima Series of Aerial Devices

First introduced in 2017, the Optima series ‘optimizes’ weight and payload with enhanced features of ground access, greater side reach, lower travel height, increased boom speed and responsiveness and improved maintenance access when compared to the legacy models. The Optima Series includes...

Safe Practices to Follow While Using a Bucket Truck at a Worksite

Bucket trucks are common tools used by lineman while performing maintenance on live lines. Along with proper training, it’s important to consistently review the Operator’s Manual to understand how...

6 Tips for Effective Tailgate Sessions

Pre-work meetings and site surveys are required because they keep crews informed of the conditions of the jobsite and expectations for the project. Here are six tips to follow regarding safety tailgate sessions...

Manage Your Fleet – And the Support You Receive – Your Way

Whether you own a couple Terex Utilities trucks or oversee a group of Terex and other branded work equipment, it’s important to stay on top of the maintenance, care, and new orders of equipment you have within your company. This is where Fleet Management tools can be a huge benefit and time saver. Terex Utilities offers a free...

Taking Care with Traffic at the Work Site

Exposure to traffic is one of the biggest risks on any jobsite that is near roadways. Upon arrival at the work site, the crew should...

Investing in Rebuilds and Transfers

Utilities and utility contractors with large fleets of equipment often utilize telematics and other data tracking systems to monitor age, utilization, and maintenance costs. This type of information enables fleet owners to...

Do You Know Your Load? This Tool Can Help

All bucket trucks have a maximum rated load established by the manufacturer. Operating within this range is an important facet of operator safety and preventing equipment damage...

Bucket Truck Annual Inspections: Part 2 – Factors to Remember

During the annual inspection, the mechanic or service technician needs to conduct a performance test of all the boom’s movements. It is important to check the condition and tightness of all the bolts and other...

Bucket Truck Annual Inspections: Part 1 – Factors to Remember

On a vehicle-mounted aerial device, one of the most critical components to influence the productivity and the safety of the utility crew is the boom. The boom’s ability to elevate, rotate and position operators into place is the single biggest factor in...

Frequent Bucket Truck Boom Inspections: What to Do and When?

Frequent boom inspection and tests should be performed immediately prior to first use of a bucket truck at the beginning of each shift. ANSI (the American National Standards Institute) and each bucket truck manufacturer have provided owners with detailed guidelines for conducting frequent (daily to monthly) tests that will...

Best Kept Secret to Screw Anchor Installation

What’s a digger derrick without efficient tools? The Hollow Kelly Bar is another example of why Terex Utilities designs and manufactures its own auger tooling. It’s actually one of the best kept secrets for screw anchor installation.

Best Practices When Conducting Site Surveys

Bucket trucks and digger derricks are some of the most important machines in your equipment fleet. To maintain safe productivity on any jobsite, follow these best practices for conducting a site survey for safe set-up, operation, and care for your bucket truck. As always, refer to...