Load Chart Knowledge is Central to Safe Digger Derrick Operations

Utility worker operating digger derrick

Digger derricks are built to dig holes and set poles preferably without requiring the operator to reposition the truck. Just like when operating cranes, understanding how to read load charts and applying that information to the operation of the digger derrick is critical.

Did you know that Terex digger derricks have load charts that 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.

Scott Bitler, National Service Trainer and Technician wrote an article that was published back in 2022 that covered important load chart knowledge on digger derricks. Read the article here.