Aerial Safety - March 2009

March 1, 2009
Genie Industries The S-80 and S-85 (pictured) telescopic booms from Genie Industries offer fixed-width axles, an exclusive virtual pivot boom assembly,

Genie Industries

The S-80 and S-85 (pictured) telescopic booms from Genie Industries offer fixed-width axles, an exclusive virtual pivot boom assembly, faster elevation time and improved software design for smoother and more comfortable operation. The fixed-width axles give the machines an 8-foot, 2-inch total width both on the trailer and on the jobsite, and they improve the machine's durability and efficiency. The primary benefit of the virtual pivot boom is its ability to keep the weight of the boom over the chassis' center of gravity as it elevates. The elevation time on the S-80 and S-85 from fully stowed to fully elevated has been decreased to 68 seconds.

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Haulotte Group/Bil-Jax

The 4642 T trailer-mounted boom from Haulotte Group/Bil-Jax offers hydraulic outriggers and automatic leveling that allows users to begin use in less than 30 seconds. The boomlift features a working height of 52 feet, 4 inches, a platform height of 46 feet, 4 inches and a horizontal outreach of 41 feet, 6 inches. It also offers up to 500 pounds of lift capacity and weighs up to 6,100 pounds depending on options and accessories on the machine. The 4642 comes standard with a self-leveling platform, hydraulic surge breaks and a battery control indicator, as well as an optional material lifting hook.

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JLG Industries

The JLG Model E33MJ boomlift has a 32-foot, 9-inch platform height, a 27.5-inch by 43.3-inch platform with 500 pounds of platform capacity. The unit offers 120 degrees of hydraulic platform rotation. The E33MJ also features an articulating jib boom that extends the platform away from the mast and provides 14 feet, 6 inches of horizontal outreach. In its stowed configuration, it is only 6 feet, 6.5 inches high and less than 4 feet wide. The unit is powered by 930 amp-hour batteries and has non-marking, lugged tires for both indoor and outdoor operation.

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LDC Industries

The UniLift trailer-mounted boomlifts from LDC Industries feature working heights up to 42 feet, along with battery power, 360-degree coverage and quick conversion for use as a universal crane. The new power jack setup option facilitates outrigger setup. With a unit weight less than 3,000 pounds, the machine can be towed behind a pickup truck, and can be maneuvered in and out of tight work spaces.

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Manitou

Manitou introduces the MHT 860 heavy telescopic handler, which offers users 13,200 pounds of maximum capacity. The maximum lift height for the model is 26 feet, 6 inches with a capacity of 7,700 pounds, while the maximum forward reach of 15 feet, 10 inches offers a capacity of 3,900 pounds. The MHT 860 is powered by a 144-hp Tier-3 Perkins turbo diesel engine. The unit also features a two-speed hydrostatic transmission. It is capable of delivering 23,000 foot-pounds of drawbar pull.

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Teupen

Mounted on rubber crawlers, the LEO 40 GTX platform from Teupen can extend to a working height of 129.6 feet with a basket load of 440.9 pounds, and to a working height of 119.8 feet with a basket load of 881.9 pounds. This degree of flexibility is made possible by a floating telescope that can be extended at angles less than 90 degrees. The LEO 40 GTX also features two headlamps and a radiator grill mounted on the front end of the platform.

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Snorkel

Snorkel International introduces the TB65J 65-foot telescoping boomlift. This is an enhanced version of the TB66J, which had a 6-foot jib that could articulate from parallel with the boom to a negative 75-degree angle to the boom. The new positive 5-foot jib allows both a negative 70-degrees and also a positive 70-degrees above the horizontal plane. It also offers 65-degrees more articulation than the previous jib.

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Toyota Aichi

Toyota Aichi introduces four new models of the SV-Series of scissorlifts, which include 15- and 19-foot models with a 30-inch platform width and 26- and 32-foot models with a 46-inch platform width. The SV-Series offers a new optional proportional steering system that features steering wheel control and return-to-center functions. The steering system also has a 90-degree steering angle to allow easy maneuvering in tight workspaces. For increased productivity, the scissorlifts offer platform extensions with 3 feet, 3 inches of additional workspace.

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Gehl Co.

Gehl introduces the RS10 telescopic handler that has a rated lift capacity of 10,000 pounds and a maximum lift height of 44 feet. The boom of the RS10 telescopic handler has a welded box-section design. The 10,000-pound operating capacity is achieved without the use of outriggers or fluid-filled tires, although outriggers are optional for added stability. A rear-axle stabilizer system improves stability by locking the rear axle in position whenever the boom is raised more than 60 degrees, the parking brake is applied, or the personal work platform system is activated.

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Terex

The TH19-55 compact telehandler from Terex offers contractors a compact, lightweight design with the ability to lift heavy loads at maximum reach. With an operating weight of 9,800 pounds and a maximum lift capacity of 5,500 pounds, the TH19-55 is designed to be a multi-purpose tool. The unit also features a maximum lifting height of 19 feet and an 11-foot turning radius. The TH19-55 is equipped with a 63-hp, Tier-3-compliant diesel engine, internal multiple wet disc brakes, a spring-applied hydraulic-release emergency parking brake and all-terrain foam-filled tires.

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Skyjack

The 46-foot, engine-powered SJ 46AJ articulating boomlift from Skyjack is available in two configurations featuring a jib with the 46AJ model or no jib on the 46A model. These models feature 360-degree continuous turret rotation and zero-tail-swing. Other features include an axle-based 4-wheel-drive system offering improved positive traction and terrainability. The unit also offers analog-based controls, true vertical rise with riser function and the company's standard color-coded and numbered wiring system.

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Man & Material Lift Engineering

The Custom Mast Lift from Man & Material Lift Engineering can be designed and built to customer requirements and specifications, and has the option of being self propelled or bolted to the floor. Self-propelled lifts have the option of standard or Omni-directional steering for precise and easy maneuverability.

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