Linamar Corporation's Skyjack division donated a telehandler for a fun-filled day at the city of Glendale, Arizona, Recreation and Neighborhood Services' Touch a Truck event.
“Thanks to Skyjack's participation, this was the first year the Touch a Truck event featured lift equipment,” said April Nelson, recreation programmer at Glendale's Parks & Recreation Dept. “We are constantly looking for ways to enhance the event each year and are grateful for Skyjack’s participation doing just that.”
The 13th annual Touch a Truck event attracted a record-setting 7,000 attendees and showcased more than 60 pieces of equipment from 35 exhibitors. Held at Westgate Entertainment Center in Glendale, the event featured large exhibits and activities with both industrial and commercial vehicles and equipment. Participants were able to touch the equipment, interact with drivers and operators and even explore the inside of the various large vehicles.
Skyjack donated a VR642E telehandler for the day-long event as a part of its 30 FOR 30 PARTNERS campaign, which celebrates the company's 30th anniversary in business.
“This community event that encourages families to get outside and get firsthand information on construction, industrial and emergency equipment, was a fun and educational event,” said Dave Lillquist of Skyjack. “It fits perfectly with our 30 FOR 30 PARTNERS campaign, which gives back and supports the communities that have helped Skyjack grow successfully over the past 30 years.”
Hosted annually, the Touch a Truck event is part of Glendale's Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services’ effort to engage residents and visitors in diverse opportunities to live, invest and play in the community.
Families and guests of all ages were encouraged to explore the telehandler, with long lines of children waiting for a turn to sit in the 8'6"-wide lifter. Skyjack also gave away metal key chains of the VR642E, which were a hit with attendees of all ages.
The VR642E telehandler used at the Touch a Truck event was recently sold to Ross Equipment Rentals, a rental partner of Skyjack that provides safe and reliable equipment that is professionally maintained by qualified technicians.
Ross has three Arizona area locations: Phoenix, Tucson, and Prescott. The rental company kindly delayed its receipt of the telehandler and let Skyjack use the machine at the event.
Ross also recently purchased a SJ843 TH telehandler from Skyjack's new TH-series, which replaces the VR series and offers telehandlers whose diesel engines meet Tier IV Final emission standards without the cost and complexity increase that normally come with a higher-tier diesel engine.
The SJ843 TH has a maximum lifting height of 43'4" and can lift up to 8,000 lbs. It also features 28'7" maximum forward reach.
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