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tie-off points.”

Other offerings from Altec include an insulating personnel jib for use on select dual-rated products that allows crane operators to perform barehand work on energized lines. The jib features a 500kV dielectric rating and has an in-cab current leakage monitor with an audible alert. The company also has a 32- to 50-foot articulating telescopic hydraulic jib on one of its boom truck models that simplifies setup relative to manually offsettable jibs and improves up-and-over capabilities for platform and crane operations.

Manitex Goes Electric

While electric truck chassis options are being watched closely by boom truck manufacturers for future product development, Manitex has developed their ECSY-Electric Crane System for operations where local power is available.

The ECSY-Electric Crane System, according to the manufacturer, is ideal for lifting applications in low noise and emissions-sensitive environments and for jobs requiring the crane to remain on site for extended periods.

Standard features of the ECSY-Electric Crane System include a 480-volt, 100-amp electric motor with a quick disconnect receptacle and a variable displacement piston pump supplying power to the crane. Wireless control is offered with the system, and it is also designed to be mounted on fixed pegs with pins and can be moved from one crane to another by fleets when equipment is fitted with an ECSY Ready package.

Market Outlook

Load King, Lukow related, believes the market will increase from 3 %-5 % in 2025, driven by infrastructure construction and maintenance needs.

“ Higher capacity boom trucks with long reach that are equipped for utility transmission line infrastructure upgrades are in high demand,” said Robertson.“ Applications for boom trucks also encompass many applications in taxi

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