[VIDEO] Elliott 1881TM Boom Truck Gets an “Operator Centric” Redesign

Elliott Equipment’s Jim Glazer and Terry Radenslaben discuss features incorporated into the redesigned 1881TM boom truck that simplify operation.

Oct 17, 2017
Elliott Equipment’s Jim Glazer, president & CEO, and Terry Radenslaben, senior project engineer, discuss features incorporated into the redesigned 1881TM boom truck that make it more “operator centric”, including simplified controls for the boom and outriggers; a rated capacity alert system that removes the complexity of the computer; and a radio (wireless) anti-two block system that helps minimize the risk of wire damage on the five-section telescoping boom. Learn more at http://bit.ly/2zuS8h1.
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