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.
Crysteel’s Aluminum E-Tipper dump body offers contractors durability and lightweight efficiency. Aluminum construction weighs up to 50 percent less than traditional carbon steel dump bodies. This results in fuel cost savings, as well as less wear on tires and brakes. Lightweight aluminum also offers increased payload capacity, corrosion resistance and lower maintenance costs. The Aluminum […]
Clean Car Expo, to be held February 16-18 at the San Diego Convention Center, will bring together the world’s leading alternative fuel vehicle manufacturers, infrastructure developers, fuel providers, suppliers, consultants, and fleet managers to discuss and display the latest technologies in electric vehicles, compressed natural gas, hydrogen vehicles, natural gas vehicles, biofuel, ethanol, propane, hybrid […]
Altec has launched the new AN67-E100 and AN67E-E100 aerial devices to offer customers increased safety and job site efficiency. The AN67-E100 and AN67E-E100 incorporate the field-proven design and reliability of Altec’s AA/AN Series Aerial Devices into a 100-foot total platform height elevator for transmission applications. The machine is designed for productive operation with a high-flow […]
The D2488B Hydratrek is a multipurpose amphibious vehicle with a 24-inch rubber track system that enables it to maintain a light footprint and “float” in fresh snow conditions. Utility and other industries use the Hydratrek year-round to survey, transport, recover, and rescue on rights-of-way, wetlands, lakes, flooded areas, gumbo mud, timber, muskeg, vegetation, debris and […]
Mattracks has released the TA9000, its new series of tracks. The series expands Mattracks’ current Track-tor-Assist lineup of conversion systems for the ag and commercial markets and is used for extremely large machinery and equipment with axle loads from 10 to 20 tons. The TA9000 series offers 15-inch, 20-inch, 24-inch and 30-inch track widths. The […]
The QAS 25 generator can be used for prime or standby power and is equipped with a Leroy Somer AREP alternator for optimal motor-starting capability. DeepSea 4510 controls are comfortable, reliable and easy to use. The unit comes standard with two-wire remote start capability and features a 72-gallon fuel tank for a 45-hour run time. […]
Endure the harsh winter months and keep your utility fleet in operation with a set of steel cleats built to enhance your crawler carrier. These cleats are made from 100 percent steel and have an advanced bolt-on and bolt-off attachment design for simple and quick installation. Steel cleats are intended for use on rubber-tracked carriers […]
As the first side-by-side utility vehicle on the market to deliver front-end power take-off (PTO), the Polaris BRUTUS HDPTO is equipped with a 24-horsepower diesel engine with hydrostatic transmission. The HDPTO also comes ready to operate three optional attachments ideal for snow removal, including a hydraulically controlled 69-inch snow blade that provides operators the ability […]
Whatever field you work in, the TROOPER tracked vehicle from PRINOTH will take you swiftly and safely over difficult stretches of terrain. Furthermore, the TROOPER can carry a large range of implements. From cranes to drills, even a whole crew can be transported. The TROOPER’s powerful turbo-diesel engine and unparalleled weight distribution make it an […]
Fleet managers and truck operators can rely on even greater parts availability with TRP’s newly expanded offering of replacement parts, including TRP turbochargers, power steering pumps, windshield wash and LED work lamps. The TRP engine program features new, non-remanufactured TRP turbochargers that are available with no core charge. TRP turbochargers are designed for increased durability […]
