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Elliott Equipment is Firmly Focused on the Boom Truck Industry

Elliott Equipment is Firmly Focused on the Boom Truck Industry

Commonly used by utilities for setting poles and maintaining power lines, by telecom operations for installing cell towers and maintaining communications infrastructure, on construction sites for lifting materials and equipment, for railroad maintenance and during storm cleanup to clear debris and help restore power, boom trucks are the right fit for many applications.

Omaha, Nebraska-based Elliott Equipment Company has supplied truck-mounted aerial work platforms since 1948. Recently, Jim Glazer, president & CEO of Elliot Equipment Company discussed boom truck technology and the state of the market with Lift & Access:

Q: How do fleets operating boom trucks benefit from relationships between equipment and chassis manufacturers?

Strong partnerships between us and chassis manufacturers make a big difference for fleets. It means we can deliver equipment that is optimized for a given chassis and it also ensures that we communicate about evolving programming changes by the chassis OEMs. 

These relationships also give us the flexibility to customize setups, so customers get exactly what they need. And if something does go wrong, having that connection means faster support and service, which keeps downtime to a minimum.

Q: What are the latest technologies on your boom trucks and how do they improve operations on jobsites?

Our goal is to help crews work smarter, not harder while keeping safety front and center, so we’ve packed our boom trucks with performance enhancing features. Those include DynaSmooth hydraulic controls for smooth, precise control; an ultra-low chatter boom design so the boom doesn’t shake as much and two stage vertical outriggers to save time and reduce the risk of injury when setting up and tearing down by reducing the amount of cribbing needed. We’re also adding Bluetooth connectivity to many of our models to monitor machine functions and maximize uptime. 

Q: What developments are underway to electrify the operation of cranes on boom trucks?

We’re working on hybrid systems that can run on battery power for quieter, more fuel-efficient operation, which is especially useful in urban areas or on environmentally sensitive jobsites. Fully electric systems are on the horizon and we’re collaborating with some forward-thinking partners to make it happen when the market is ready.

Q: What is your outlook for the boom truck market?

We’re optimistic. We’re seeing solid demand from key industries like utilities, telecom and construction. A lot of that is being driven by infrastructure investments, whether it’s modernizing the grid, expanding broadband access or just keeping up with new construction projects.

On top of that, fleets are upgrading their equipment to keep up with tighter regulations and demands for safer, more efficient machines. While things like supply chain challenges and economic uncertainty are still factors, the essential nature of these industries keeps demand steady. 

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