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A digger derrick truck, also referred to as a radial boom derrick, is a specialized vehicle often used to dig holes and set poles for electric power transmission and distribution systems. Equipped with augers, it can drill holes for utility poles and set the poles in place with pole clamps. If you are in the market for a digger derrick truck, Construction Equipment Guide carries several manufacturers from which to choose, including: Altec, Case, Volvo and many more. You can find new and used digger derricks for sale from the leading equipment manufacturers right here.



Terex Utilities Demos Commander Digger Derrick With Productivity-Enhancing Options

Commander digger derricks from Terex Utilities boast strong work zone capacities for distribution and transmission applications at low boom angles. The 4000, 5000, and 6000 Series include a total of 11 models, each built to dig holes and set poles without requiring the operator to reposition the truck....


Elliott Introduces D100i Insulating Transmission Digger Derrick

Elliott Equipment Company has introduced the D100i Insulating Digger Derrick, the largest and most powerful insulating digger derrick in the industry, according to the company. The D100i features a 100-ft....


Terex Utilities Introduces Auger Tools for Digger Derricks, Compact Equipment

Terex Utilities introduced two new digger derrick auger tools and a new compact equipment hydraulic drilling attachment and tool product line at The Utility Expo. "Terex Utilities partners with customers to understand their unique work conditions, designing auger tools to stand up to the most extreme conditions....


Pink Terex Auger Tool Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer Prevention

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To raise awareness for disease prevention and to raise funds for research, Terex Utilities displayed a pink bullet tooth auger (BTA) tool during the 2019 International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE)....


Terex Utilities Debuts Digger Derrick Spin Bottom Drill Bucket

Terex Utilities's spin bottom drill bucket for use with digger derricks is designed to improve productivity when drilling in unstable ground conditions, such as wet or sandy environments. As the tool drills into the ground, barrel teeth cut through the material while the bucket captures it, allowing the operator to dump the material outside of the hole....


Terex Celebrates 75th Anniversary of its Digger Derrick Product Line

Terex Utilities is celebrating the 75th Anniversary of its digger derrick product line, representing the company's legacy of innovation. On display at the 2019 International Construction & Utility Equipment Expo (ICUEE) was a Tel-E-Lect digger derrick Model T15, mounted on a Dodge Power Wagon, circa 1956....


Elliott Equipment Company Bolsters its Digger Derrick Line With D86

Elliott Equipment Company's D86, a new ANSI 10.31 digger derrick, is specifically designed for transmission and heavy-duty construction projects, like its predecessors, the D115 and the D105. Mounted on a tandem axle chassis, the D86 digger derrick boasts an 86-ft....


Elliott Equipment Company Celebrates 70 Years in Business

Elliott Equipment Company, a manufacturer of truck mounted material handling work platforms, cranes and digger derricks, is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2018. Elliott Equipment Company was founded in 1948 by Dick Elliott....


Terex HyPower Hybrid System Available on Utilities Work Trucks

The Terex HyPower hybrid system is designed to save fuel, reduce noise and increase efficiency, especially suited for the electric and utility industry. Operators appreciate that there is no reduction in the performance of the controls while the trucks are in hybrid mode....


Terex Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Digger Derrick Line

For 70 years, utility professionals have used Terex digger derricks on power grid construction and maintenance projects to quickly and efficiently bore holes and set poles in the ground. Established in 1945 with the advent of the Tel-E-lect digger derrick, today the company's product line includes the Terex Commander 4000, 5000 and 6000 digger derricks, as well as the Terex General 65, 80 and 95 models....








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