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.
A new safety feature available on the company’s line of Safety Tech Outrigger Pads has been introduced by DICA. The TuffGrip Handle System, constructed of thermoplastic, is designed to improve ergonomic safety by providing a lifting point that does not exceed 50 pounds per person, and has a handle length that encourages operators to use […]
Featuring greatly simplified installation and a lower price, the Havis IdleRight2 minimizes idle time by monitoring the battery’s voltage while the vehicle is turned off and electronics are still on. The IdleRight system is designed to work with many popular aftermarket remote starters. IdleRight2 features an LED diagnostics system as well as a return-on-investment calculator. […]
Made of durable, dual-textured material that has been premoistened with a powerful cleaning solution, GOJO Scrubbing Wipes have an extra-large size towel to provide superior cleaning capacity. The scrubbing side of the wipes removes tough soils while the smooth side absorbs dirt. Skin conditioners in the wipes help prevent dryness and irritation. GOJO Scrubbing Wipes […]
In both 2WD and 4WD models, Ride-Rite air helper spring kits for 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 trucks and 2012 Dodge Ram 2500/3500 trucks are available from Firestone Industrial Products Company. Firestone’s Ride-Rite kit uses air pressure to help maximize the truck’s load-carrying capacity, vehicle stability, ride quality and brake effectiveness, […]
The Terex HyPower Hybrid System is an available option on the new SCM48, SCM50 and SCM55 overcenter material-handling models added to the Hi-Ranger aerial device equipment lineup by Terex Utilities. The models feature the Terex lower boom cylinder design for low travel height and the patented Tri-Link elbow for easy maintenance. The lower boom cylinder […]
The Transcube XT line of high-capacity diesel fuel tanks features tanks that are legally transportable while full, making them ideal for rapid fuel deployment to remote locations. Standard models in the line include the TCT100 and TCT200, which offer capacities of 2,450 gallons and 5,000 gallons, respectively. Also available is the TCT200CAB, a 4,500-gallon […]
New AL4L and AL5L LED plug-in rechargeable light towers have been added to the Terex hybrid lineup. The LED plug-in rechargeable light towers, which are operated silently and without fuel, provide up to 10 hours of run time with instant on/off operation and no heat-up or cooldown delays, and feature LED lights with a […]
Designed for low-ceiling shops, the new LC-12 low-ceiling, 12,000-pound capacity, two-post lift from Mohawk Lifts has no protrusions coming out of the post. The LC-12 lift features a 30-inch wide base, 4-inch cylinders and a low 5-inch pad height. The LC-12 is covered by a 25-year structural, 10-year mechanical and lifetime cylinder warranty. www.mohawklifts.com
The new Hi-Ranger LT Series Backyard Carriers from Terex Utilities offer the same truck-mounted, telescoping aerial device features and benefits as the Terex LT Series, now mounted on a Backyard Carrier platform. Models in this series include the LT38P and the LT40P. The LT38P has a working height of 41 feet and a horizontal […]
Truck cap manufacturer A.R.E. is offering a new fiberglass truck cap called the ToolMaster Series. Available for all current model trucks, the ToolMaster Series features heavy-duty doors, two steel toolboxes each with a 120-pound weight capacity, and a commercial-grade AluRack roof rack with a ladder rack roller. Side and rear doors with aluminum inserts […]
