MEC 60-J Boom Lift Offers Electric Power in a 60 Footer

MEC focused on heavy construction applications for its new 60-J articulated-boom aerial work platform. It’s the only 60-ft. electric boom with an 8-ft. basket (nearly 50% bigger than competitors). The 6-ft. jib has 135 deg. of working range, and proximity switches slow the jib’s movement as it approaches the end of its range. Full-time hydrostatic four-wheel drive in diesel and electric models, with equal tractive performance, electric or diesel.

• 750-lb. restricted platform capacity; 500-lb. unrestricted
• Drivable from 60-ft. platform height
• Continuous 360-deg. turntable rotation
• 6-ft. 6-in. inside turn radius is said to be the smallest in the industry
• 44-hp Kubota turbo diesel
• 45% gradeability
• Hybrid energy option adds a diesel generator to charge the electric 60-J’s batteries
• 72V AC electric drive has control advantages over DC, and has no brushes to wear
• Weight: 17,900 lb.