Author: Kate Wade

The Terex Hi-Ranger Swing Arm option is a new option to increase the platform’s range of motion for the company’s TL series aerial devices. The Swing Arm option incorporates the popular Terex articulating, telescopic boom design with an additional platform arm that can rotate 215 degrees, in addition to the 180-degree platform rotator. This feature makes it possible for operators to reach both sides of the utility pole without having to reposition the truck, thus expanding the truck’s work area and increasing access from a one-truck setup.

A platform lifter feature on the Swing Arm option enables operators to raise and lower the platform an additional 20 inches of working height. By being able to rotate the jib plus rotate the platform, the Terex Swing Arm can wrap around the utility pole, allowing the operator to extend their reach and do all the jobs at the top of the pole from a one-truck setup. This feature enables operators to reach around the utility pole to complete a task, like changing out transformers, by simply swinging the bucket around and continuing to work the back side of the pole.

Achieving a working height of 56.8 feet, Terex TL aerial trucks boast -40 to 76 degrees of upper boom travel, 42.3 feet of horizontal (side) reach and 0 to 87 degrees of lower boom travel. These units also have a 51.2-foot bottom of platform height and can achieve a maximum jib capacity of 1,080 pounds.

Terex Utilities    www.terex.com/utilities

Ranger Design’s product line of cargo management solutions for the 2015 Chevrolet City Express is now available. A number of options are available, including contractor, service, electrical, HVAC and delivery configurations.

All Chevrolet City Express shelving package configurations are available through Ranger Design’s industry-exclusive Quickship program. The Quickship program ensures orders ship out within 24 hours of placing an order.

Ranger Design’s equipment for the City Express is engineered for perfect fit and finish to ensure a quiet ride with no rattles. Backed by a warranty of up to 10 years, Ranger upfit packages are designed to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of mobile technicians by reducing downtime.

The complete product line for the City Express includes:
• Standard ladder racks as well as ultratough racks that can transport 28-foot ladders.
• Partitions designed to maximize seat travel and optimize floor space.
• Durable shelving designed to optimize mobile technicians’ work space while not compromising on quality.
• Foldaway shelving that has a capacity of 65 pounds per liner foot of static load.
• Drawer systems that feature high-impact drawer slides, with quick-to-use latching systems.

Ranger Design    www.rangerdesign.com

Power management company Eaton has introduced Procision, a new line of medium-duty dual-clutch transmissions that delivers 8 to 10 percent better fuel economy than a similarly equipped vehicle with a torque converter automatic.

Scheduled to be available in the North American market midyear in 2015 and available globally in the future, the new seven-speed transmissions feature a dual-clutch design and electronic shifting that uses grade, vehicle weight, and throttle input to provide optimal fuel efficiency and smooth, continuous delivery of torque to a vehicle’s wheels under all shift conditions.

Eaton employed the dual-clutch technology to allow for more efficient acceleration from a stopped position, and to optimize shift points that will efficiently get to the highest gear. Gear changes are made by swapping the engine torque between clutches with the next gear preselected.

The dual-clutch module is fully contained within the transmission, hydraulically controlled and oil cooled for extended life. A five-spring damper is used to control torsional vibrations and is fully sealed to eliminate contamination.

Eaton    www.eaton.com

DICA Outrigger Pads recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house to celebrate its move a year ago to a new headquarters, manufacturing and distribution facility in Guthrie Center, Iowa. The event was attended by more than 100 members of the community, local chamber of commerce, customers, friends and family.

With the expansion to a larger facility, DICA has invested in manufacturing and fabrication equipment, enabling it to move into full-scale in-house manufacturing for its Safety Tech Outrigger Pad and RV Jack Pad product lines. Since 2013, DICA has nearly doubled its staff, including the addition of a second shift to accommodate production and distribution demand of its products.

The company is well positioned for continued growth with its 13,500-square-foot facility designed to allow for additional manufacturing and distribution expansion. Currently the company’s Safety Tech Outrigger Pads and FiberMax Crane Mats are used in more than 20 countries and on six continents.

DICA Outrigger Pads    www.dicausa.com

A.R.E. now offers CargoGlide bed units with extensions that range from 70 percent to 100 percent, placing tools and cargo stored in even the farthest corner of the truck bed at your fingertips.

Built with a strong steel frame and sturdy side-thrust roller bearings, CargoGlide units deliver a smooth slide, even on uneven ground. They are constructed to last, especially in commercial applications, and can help prevent driver injury.

A.R.E. offers the CargoGlide in five models, including:

CargoGlide CG1000: 1,000-pound capacity, 70 percent extension, six roller bearings, 4-inch side rails with tie-down T-slots, four tie-down attachments, full-length deck with nylon laminated surface.

CargoGlide 1500HD: 1,500-pound capacity, 70 percent extension, six roller bearings, 8-inch side rails with tie-down T-slots, four tie-down attachments, full-length deck with nylon laminated surface.

CargoGlide 2000HD: 2,000-pound capacity, 10 heavy-duty bearings, 8-inch side rails with tie-down T-slots, four tie-down attachments, full-length deck with nylon laminated surface.

CargoGlide 1500XL: 1,500-pound capacity, 100 percent extension, 36 roller bearings, 8-inch side rails with tie-down T-slots, four tie-down attachments, full-length deck with nylon laminated surface.

CargoGlide 2000XL: 2,000-pound capacity, 100 percent extension, 22 roller bearings, 8-inch side rails with tie-down T-slots, four tie-down attachments, full-length deck with nylon laminated surface or optional aluminum deck. Commercial-grade unit.

A.R.E.    www.4are.com/cargoglide

The Trident Truck Scale with Intalogix Technology from Fairbanks Scales is a fully electronic, heavy-capacity scale constructed with advanced methods for superior structural integrity, producing a longer-lasting scale with consistently reliable and accurate performance. The scale is built to federal bridge standards and can be shipped from the factory and installed in one day.

The Trident Truck Scale features a factory-poured and steam-cured concrete deck for permanent aboveground or shallow pit use. The engineered 8,000-psi concrete, finished under American Concrete Institute guidelines, wears better than steel, resulting in a longer-lasting scale. The Trident’s open-bottom design creates a natural ventilation system, while the solid deck design resists deflection and metal fatigue, giving it the lowest deflection in the industry. Armored stainless steel load-cell cabling is provided for durability, and load cells are hermetically sealed to protect from moisture. www.fairbanks.com

Betts Truck Parts & Service has announced the addition of Delco Remy rotating electrics to its product line. The company now carries Delco Remy starters and alternators for Class 5-8 trucks, along with starters and alternators for refrigerated trailers.

“We are honored to partner with Delco Remy, an industry leader in electrics, to bring this respected line of products to our valued customers in California, Oregon, Washington and Arizona,” said John Devany, sales manager for Betts.

Devany said Delco Remy’s commitment to quality aligns with Betts Truck Parts & Service’s business plan to partner with the industry’s leading brands. Betts Truck Parts & Service provides parts and service for nearly every part under the frame rail of a medium- or heavy-duty truck. www.bettstruckparts.com

The completely redesigned Terex XT Pro Series Tree Trimmer trucks are designed to meet the unique job site needs of tree care professionals. These new overcenter aerial devices feature simple, reliable operation, low maintenance and lightweight design. The trimmers also boast a host of new features, including a longitudinal hydraulic lift option to provide up to 75 feet of working height, upper boom articulation of 250 degrees and 125 degrees of lower boom articulation.

All three models in the series share common user-friendly design elements, including round pedestals for easier access to bearing bolts, a platform capacity of up to 400 pounds to accommodate one person plus tools, and an elbow cylinder that is fully retracted when stored. The compact longitudinal lift on these models is lighter and shorter than its predecessors, and the new design accommodates an 11-foot chip box so there is no reduction in chip storage space. www.terex.com/utilities