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Tips to Remember for Aerial Device Boom Inspections

The ability of a Terex boom to elevate, rotate and position operators into place is the single biggest factor in getting operators from the ground to an aerial worksite.

Before Work Begins: 3 Tips When Setting Up Your Bucket Truck

Bucket trucks are among the most important pieces of equipment in a utility company’s fleet. Here are three important steps utility crews should assess and manage every time they are operating a bucket truck.

What to Know When Digging Holes: Back to the Basics

Digger derricks play a crucial role for electric utility line crews. Terex digger derricks dig holes, set poles, and lift the needed material to get the job done.

Understanding and Preventing Electrocution When Using Aerial Devices and Digger Derricks

Lineworkers face the ever-present danger of electrocution as they work on or near electrical components.

Cleaning and Replacing the Oil in a Hydraulic System

One important aspect of inspecting your Terex bucket truck or digger derrick is checking the hydraulic oil to ensure there is a proper amount of oil and that the oil is in good condition.

Setting Up a Bucket Truck or Digger Derrick on a Sloped Surface

Lineworkers must consider the slope of the ground and how the slope will impact the truck. Ideally, the truck should be parked on a slope of five degrees or less; then leveled according to the units requirements.

Load Chart Knowledge is Central to Safe Digger Operations

Terex digger derrick load charts are designed specifically for the serial number of the unit? This means if you have more than one specific model of a Terex digger derrick in your fleet, the same load chart may not be used on all of them.

Terex Digger Derricks Best in the Industry, According to Customers

Terex Utilities’ digger derricks are the workhorse of the utility industry and are built for strength, stability, and minimal maintenance so crews can tackle tough jobs in tough conditions.

ProAll Volumetric Mixers: Transforming the Utility Industry

ProAll's innovative volumetric mixers provide an ideal solution for utility projects, offering unparalleled flexibility, reduced waste, and cost-effectiveness.

Tips & Best Practices When Material Handling on an Aerial Device

Proper training and routine inspections are only a couple best practices to know when lifting materials with your Terex bucket truck.

Increasing Productivity and Safety in Substation Maintenance Tasks

The Terex Utilities Z-45 Substation Utility Boom (SUB), based on the Genie Z-45 XC model, retains the same handling and performance characteristics while incorporating a fiberglass jib section and bucket for insulation.

Small Rubber-Tracked Carriers Can Benefit Utility Crews

Bucket trucks and digger derricks mounted on small rubber-tracked carriers offer several benefits to utility companies who are required to work in backyards and tight places.