Terex Unveils Cobra-Style Jib | Construction News

Terex Unveils Cobra-Style Jib | Construction News

Terex now offers a new cobra-style jib that end- or top-mounts on its popular Hi-Ranger TL and LTM series aerial devices.

Available on all 24-in. x 48-in. platforms, the Terex cobra-style jib features hydraulic articulation and extension that increase the jib's range of motion and productivity.

The cobra-style jib boasts a low, 16-in. profile, as well as 600-lb. platform capacity and 1,000-lb. maximum lifting capacity, which can be realized with the work line extended farther from the basket shaft than other jibs allow.

Operators can easily rotate the cobra-style jib, thanks to an additional bearing at its bottom. The rotation offers linemen more versatility at the pole by enabling them to easily line up with the work site. It also offers better accessibility between lines.

The additional bearing rests on top of the kingpost socket, which is attached to the jib and situated on the left of the leveling bracket so that it does not interfere with work.

Composite bushings are incorporated into the cobra-style jib’s design to help reduce wear on the kingpost socket.

The new jib also incorporates a poppet valve that helps enhance safe work practices by preventing the unit from damaging itself during operation. The valve will instantly shut off various functions if the rear of the jib makes contact with the fiberglass boom.

The new Terex cobra-style jib quickly retracts and conveniently stows out of the way. With the jib in stowed position, the truck’s boom has its full range of motion, down to -40°.

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