Altec Industries Inc. is recalling approximately 500 model-year 2014-2020 Aerial Devices and body only units equipped with Class 3 towing hitches.
The Cass County Electric Cooperative is increasing safety for bucket truck workers with the the new positive attachment lanyard from Terex.
Terex Utilities has expanded its TL Series of aerial devices with three new telescopic and material handling models designed for transmission work.
The aerial devices on these fire trucks may unexpectedly rotate to the right when the ladder is being extended.
Two recalls were issued for Altec aerial devices: one for units equipped with aluminum work platforms, and another for an incorrectly placed battery fuse.
The safety recall, which covers 1,526 devices, is expected to begin Feb. 28.
The recall, tied to faulty boom tip covers, affects 219 aerial devices in the 2014 and 2015 model years.
These trucks have a hydraulic motor whose shaft may fail, resulting in unexpected movement of the winch or the capstan.
The recall covers 440 2016 model-year HR, HRX, LT, LTM, TL, TC, and TCX aerial devices.
The recall covers 33 TLM37, TLM40, TLM41 and TLM50 aerial devices in the 2007-2013 model years.