Terex Utilities announced a major investment to expand its equipment installation capabilities in response to increasing demand. As part of this initiative, the company is adding a 60,000-square-foot installation facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin (pictured above). The announcement was made during the 2025 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) in Williamsburg, Virginia.
“Terex Utilities is committed to meeting our customers’ immediate- and long-term needs. We remain focused on our strategic priorities around safety, world-class quality, competitive lead-times, and innovation,” said Eric Kluver, vice president and general manager. “We are investing in all these areas so we can provide the best experience and value to our customers.”
The new Waukesha facility builds on the company’s expanded manufacturing footprint. In 2024, Terex added installation capabilities in Birmingham, Alabama, and continues to make investments in its Watertown and Huron, South Dakota manufacturing facilities. “In parallel to adding new installation locations, we continue to maximize the potential of our core South Dakota factories,” Kluver added.
At EUFMC, Terex Utilities showcased several advanced technologies. Among them was an Optima TC55 bucket truck outfitted with the 3rd Eye digital platform. The platform features a 360° AI-enabled camera system and Reverse Automatic Braking Technology.
“The system provides drivers with an unmatched level of situational awareness for superior maneuverability and safety,” said Dan Brenden, director of engineering. “The truck also features 3rd Eye’s Reverse Automatic Braking Technology, which enhances protection by detecting potential hazards, providing visual and audible alerts, and applying the brakes automatically, without driver intervention.”
Brenden noted that the 3rd Eye system is wirelessly connected to the cloud, capturing and storing critical operational data in real time. “These comprehensive insights not only improve safety and reduce liability but also create a detailed event record and help identify coachable opportunities to reinforce safe driving behaviors,” he said.
In a move toward zero-emissions solutions, Terex also presented its all-electric bucket truck. The unit features the HyPower Workforce PTO by Viatec, installed on a Mack MD7 Electric Chassis.
“We installed our industry-leading HyPower Workforce PTO by Viatec on the Mack MD7 Electric Chassis to deliver a zero-emissions utility truck that can drive farther and haul more cargo,” Brenden said. “Our collaboration with Mack Trucks represents continued movement forward in zero-emissions utility vehicles.” The vehicle also featured the 3rd Eye 360° camera system.
Also on display was the Commander C4047 digger derrick equipped with the Flex Pro control option, offering optimized speed and multi-function operation. This next-generation control system provides real-time feedback including hydraulic pressure, screw anchor torque, RPM presets and diagnostics.
Terex Utilities also introduced the Hollow Kelly Bar, a tool that eliminates the need for a screw anchor adaptor. Designed to reduce manual handling and increase productivity, the bar simplifies screw anchor installation. “By using the Hollow Kelly Bar from Terex Utilities instead of a traditional locking dog and square bar, digger derrick operators can shave minutes off the process of installing screw anchors,” Brenden added.
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