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New Bucket Truck Operator? What to Know Before You Work

If you are new to operating a bucket truck, there are some steps you need to take before using one in the field.

The Small Details Matter: Don't Forget About Auger Teeth

Just like choosing the correct auger tool for your Terex digger derrick is important, operators need to pay attention to the teeth on the tool as well.

Industry Interview: Trends and Challenges Facing OEMs and Electric Utilities

Terex Utilities recently sat down with Lift & Access to talk about industry trends, equipment demand, and design challenges the company has been addressing.

Tips to Remember If A Fall From Platform Occurs

Fall arrest is required whenever a person is in a bucket truck or digger derrick platform. As some might believe, the issue is not always falling from the platform but being ejected.

Importance of Hydraulic Overload Protection on Digger Derricks

Preventing overloads on digger derricks helps minimize downtime and prevents damage to the boom and structure.

What to Know When Purchasing Used Terex Bucket Trucks or Digger Derricks

Before putting used Terex equipment into service, scheduling a comprehensive inspection by a qualified person is important to identify any issues or manufacturer’s bulletins that must be addressed.

What to Consider When Spec'ing Trucks to Improve Roadside Safety

What should you consider when you are spec'ing out a Terex bucket truck or digger derrick? Here are some tips.

Dielectric Rating and Changing Levels

Understanding the dielectric rating of a bucket truck is imperative when it comes to using the equipment properly. The dielectric rating is the unit’s ability to insulate against electrical currents when the truck is being used near live power lines.

Remember the Basics When Entering a Platform

For bucket truck operators, getting into a platform day after day becomes second nature. The following are items for lineworkers to remember before and after entering a platform.

How to Adjust Torque Values When Using Torque Adapters

Understanding fastener torque and the corresponding values is important when working on Terex bucket trucks and Terex digger derricks.

New Flex Pro Digger Derrick Controls Provide Powerful Precision

Terex Utilities is integrating the latest technology into its industry-leading digger derricks with the new Flex Pro controls. The new control consoles will give operators the control positions they want and the reliable Terex equipment they expect.

Preventing Overloads When Operating Bucket Trucks

Knowing bucket capacity and how to read a jib load chart are two critical elements of operating a Terex bucket truck. While both tasks are straightforward, staying within the allowable capacity of the unit is very important.