A digger derrick truck, also referred to as a radial boom derrick, is a specialized vehicle often used to dig holes and set poles for electric power transmission and distribution systems. Equipped with augers, it can drill holes for utility poles and set the poles in place with pole clamps. If you are in the market for a digger derrick truck, Construction Equipment Guide carries several manufacturers from which to choose, including: Altec, Case, Volvo and many more.
A digger derrick truck, also referred to as a radial boom derrick, is a specialized vehicle often used to dig holes and set poles for electric power transmission and distribution systems. Equipped with augers, it can drill holes for utility poles and set the poles in place with pole clamps. If you are in the market for a digger derrick truck, Construction Equipment Guide carries several manufacturers from which to choose, including: Altec, Case, Volvo and many more.
Digger Derrick Trucks News and New Products
Mon April 08, 2019
Elliott Equipment Company Bolsters its Digger Derrick Line With D86
Elliott Equipment Company's D86, a new ANSI 10.31 digger derrick, is specifically designed for transmission and heavy-duty construction projects, like its predecessors, the D115 and the D105. Mounted on a tandem axle chassis, the D86 digger derrick boasts an 86-ft....
Tue February 13, 2018
Elliott Equipment Company Celebrates 70 Years in Business
Elliott Equipment Company, a manufacturer of truck mounted material handling work platforms, cranes and digger derricks, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2018. Elliott Equipment Company was founded in 1948 by Dick Elliott....
Wed October 14, 2015
Terex HyPower Hybrid System Available on Utilities Work Trucks
The Terex HyPower hybrid system is designed to save fuel, reduce noise and increase efficiency, especially suited for the electric and utility industry. Operators appreciate that there is no reduction in the performance of the controls while the trucks are in hybrid mode....
Wed April 15, 2015
Terex Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Digger Derrick Line
For 70 years, utility professionals have used Terex digger derricks on power grid construction and maintenance projects to quickly and efficiently bore holes and set poles in the ground. Established in 1945 with the advent of the Tel-E-lect digger derrick, today the company’s product line includes the Terex Commander 4000, 5000 and 6000 digger derricks, as well as the Terex General 65, 80 and 95 models....
