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
Wed October 09, 2019
Terex Utilities Debuts Digger Derrick Spin Bottom Drill Bucket
Terex Utilities's spin bottom drill bucket for use with digger derricks is designed to improve productivity when drilling in unstable ground conditions, such as wet or sandy environments. As the tool drills into the ground, barrel teeth cut through the material while the bucket captures it, allowing the operator to dump the material outside of the hole....
Tue October 08, 2019
Pink Terex Auger Tool Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer Prevention
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To raise awareness for disease prevention and to raise funds for research, Terex Utilities displayed a pink bullet tooth auger (BTA) tool during the 2019 International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE)....
Tue October 08, 2019
Terex Celebrates 75th Anniversary of its Digger Derrick Product Line
Terex Utilities is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of its digger derrick product line, representing the company's legacy of innovation. On display at the 2019 International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE) was a Tel-E-Lect digger derrick Model T15, mounted on a Dodge Power Wagon, circa 1956....
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....
