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Best Practices When Handling Transformers with Your Bucket Truck, Part 1: Knowing Your Jib

When it comes to lifting transformers, bucket trucks equipped with jibs are one of the handiest tools available to line workers. However, not all jibs are the same and the user should evaluate the type of work when choosing the equipment for the job...

Safety Minute: 5 Tips for Safe and Productive Drilling with Your Digger Derrick

To stay safe and perform the job efficiently, utility crews make many important decisions when performing drilling operations. Here are 5 tips to follow for safe and productive drilling with your digger derrick.

Choosing the Right Auger Tooling for Your Digger Derrick

To get the best performance out of your digger derrick, it is important to choose the right auger tooling for the job. Tools are interchangeable between different OEMs, but that doesn’t mean that all tools are created equal. Terex is the only...

Three Important Tips on Conducting Your Own Annual Inspections on Bucket Trucks and Digger Derricks

While conducting your own annual inspections may seem the most affordable option, be sure to consider whether your technicians have the expertise required for the specific equipment. The same is true if you choose to outsource the inspection. If you are hiring someone else to do the inspection for you.....

Commonly Overlooked Annual Inspection Items on Bucket Trucks and Digger Derricks

Owners of bucket trucks and digger derricks are responsible for ensuring their equipment is inspected annually. The following are some of the most frequently overlooked inspection items.

Safety Minute: Setting Up Bucket Trucks and Digger Derricks in Slick Conditions

Wintertime brings bitter cold and snowy weather. Here are a few tips on what to do to enhance your safe work practices when setting up in slick conditions.

Terex Brings You Utility Pros – by Utility Industry Experts

Terex Utilities introduces Utility Pros – a way of connecting you with utility industry experts on the use and maintenance of bucket trucks and digger derricks.