Kate Wade is the managing editor of Utility Fleet Professional and Incident Prevention magazines. She has been employed by Utility Business Media Inc. since 2008.
QuickCable Corp. – a leading manufacturer of connectors, cable/cable assemblies, tools and accessories for the energy storage industry – has introduced its new Rescue LiFePO4 200 and 400 Portable Power Pack units, available in a compact design with exceptional safety features. The LiFePO4 200 and 400 portable power packs utilize a lithium-iron phosphate battery. Important […]
Terex Utilities recently announced a new auger tool for digger derricks: the Terex Stand Alone Core Barrel. It fits directly onto a standard Kelly bar and can be stowed like a standard auger on the boom. When a flighted auger will no longer do the job, the new Terex Stand Alone Core Barrel can increase […]
Prestolite Electric’s Leece-Neville Heavy Duty Systems brand now offers a powerful and highly robust new in-line gear-reduction starter motor – the M110608 – for PACCAR MX-11 and MX-13 engines and Peterbilt and Kenworth 2010 and newer applications up to 16 liters. The new starter brings superior performance and reliability – along with quick, bolt-in replacement […]
MAT Holdings Inc. has announced the relaunch of the Bendix Brakes brand Fleet MetLok product line, a line of automotive disc brake pads and rotors designed specifically for use in severe-duty applications, as well as service and pursuit vehicles. A trusted industry name for over two decades, the Fleet MetLok product line has been enhanced […]
Ditch Witch, a Charles Machine Works Company, has introduced the Air Saber lance, a new excavation accessory for the company’s FXT air-excavator equipment line. As one of the highest-rated air lances on the market, the Air Saber is rated for operation at 250 psi, empowering operators to dig faster and more efficiently. The lance’s innovative […]
In the past, onboard scales for commercial work trucks have not been available. That just changed with the new LoadMaxx Work Truck Scale released by Air-Weigh. Available now, it is the industry’s first onboard axle scale that will improve your safety record while making you more efficient. For example, overloading remains one of the top […]
The JackJaw model JJ0400 is a new favorite tool for a number of utilities across the country. It enables operators to pull ground rods and gas probes effortlessly and quickly with no back strain. The tool’s folding lever arm design allows it to be stored in drawers and cabinets on service trucks for easy, quick […]
Havis Inc. has released a new white paper to guide fleet managers through the process of upfitting and installing in-vehicle equipment to maximize driver comfort and safety, and increase productivity for a positive return on investment. “Professional Installation and Upfit Guide for Fleet Mobility” details steps for planning and executing an in-vehicle upfit, including selecting […]
Elliott Equipment Co. has introduced the D105, a new ANSI 10.31 digger derrick specifically designed for transmission and heavy-duty construction projects. Mounted on a tandem axle chassis, the D105 boasts a 107-foot sheave height, 20,000 foot-pounds of torque and a 41-foot digging radius. The unit is equipped with Elliott’s high-boom pin-point geometry, allowing for maximum […]
The Defender Series from WEATHER GUARD offers the latest in affordable truck box solutions designed specifically for professional-level protection. Ideal for keeping tools safe and secure, the truck box offers heavy-duty security, including push-button locks, a reinforced front panel and two dual-stage rotary latches with looped strikers. It is available with more than 20 products […]
