Elliott offers a range of customizable boom truck cranes. The 40142 model has an 80,000- pound lifting capacity, a boom length of 142 feet and a maximum tip height of 207 feet.
will likely play a role going forward, he noted, and some chassis suppliers are already raising prices. Emissions requirements are another challenge. Depending on regulatory changes in California and other states, chassis availability in those areas may be impacted.
“ Our industry’ s workforce is always something to pay attention to as well,” Glazer stated.“ To help attract younger workers interested in doing utility work and servicing equipment, for example, we’ re making machines easier to operate and maintain. Technologies like on-board telematics also allow fleets to improve maintenance with troubleshooting and diagnostics. Beyond their operational and maintenance benefits, those systems can also help improve safety.
“ Our founder, Richard Elliott, recognized the industry’ s need for a more streamlined method of setting poles and deploying power lines,” Glazer said.“ In response, he pioneered the first truck-mounted telescoping aerial work platform and crane, which became the foundation of Elliott Equipment Company.
“ Today, we strive to produce equipment that helps utilities multi-task so
they can maximize utilization, productivity and return on investment,” Glazer continued.“ The value of any manufacturer is in what they deliver. We do that by first taking the time to truly understand customers’ challenges and then designing robust products to meet their needs.”
Since its inception in 1948, Elliott Equipment Company has been at the forefront of truck-mounted aerial work platform, crane and digger derrick innovation. As President and CEO of the company, Jim Glazer continues that legacy by steering Elliott to continually develop innovative and reliable equipment.
Digger Derricks in Elliott’ s product lineup include distribution and insulated or non-insulated transmission models. The D47i model has a maximum horizontal reach of 38 feet and a lifting capacity up to 26,000 pounds. Its top digging radius is 26 feet.
Serving the Market
Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Elliott Equipment Company provides the utility industry with aerial work platforms, digger derricks and cranes.
The manufacturer’ s E-Line material-handling aerial work platforms feature working heights from 120 to 240 feet and can be equipped with platform material-handling and Category A insulation configurations. E-Line products also include Elliott’ s EZ Crib outriggers, which provide an additional 30 inches of vertical penetration to reduce cribbing and save on setup and tear-down time. Machines with work heights above 160 feet are equipped with a built-in anemometer.
Elliott’ s HiReach truck-mounted aerials can operate at heights ranging from 45 to 140 feet and have material-handling capacities of up to 15 tons. They can be equipped with a variety of work platform configurations, platform material handling, Category C insulation, rail gear and more. In light of an industry-wide shortage of Commercial Driver’ s License( CDL) drivers, Elliott offers HiReach models with up to 87 feet of working height on non-CDL chassis.
Digger derricks in Elliott’ s product lineup include distribution and insulated or non-insulated transmission models. These machines feature tip heights to 115 feet, wide digging radii, high torque and work zone lifting capacities.
Elliott also offers a range of customizable boom truck cranes with 10- to 50-ton capacities. Their technologies include DynaSmooth Hydraulic Controls for precise control and ultra-low chatter boom designs for smooth operation. Many models can be equipped with a high visibility tilting cab and have Bluetooth connectivity for monitoring machine performance.
Looking ahead, Elliott is developing hybrid power systems that can run its products on battery power for quieter, more fuel-efficient operation, which is especially useful in urban areas or on environmentally sensitive jobsites.
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