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How does a digger derrick work for Altec?

How does a digger derrick work for Altec?

The digger derrick uses a winch to pick up and move materials. Pole guides help the machine properly set poles into the hole created by the auger. Altec digger derricks are available in three model types – distribution, transmission and backyard. How do each of these derricks benefit me?

How tall does a digger derrick have to be?

The sheave height of a digger derrick determines the unit’s optimal digging radius and what size pole the unit can lift. Altec digger derricks have sheave height’s that range from 36.7 to 105 ft, the largest in the industry. The digger derrick uses a winch to pick up and move materials.

What kind of warranty does Altec Derrick have?

Backyard derricks are the key product for those tight area and hard to reach jobs. All Altec digger derricks come standard with a lifetime structural warranty.

What kind of Auger does a digger derrick use?

A digger derrick uses a hydraulically powered auger to bore into the ground, creating a hole. From the West Virginia hillsides to the Arizona desert, the auger is used in a variety of environments. Ground type is a major factor in the success of digging a hole.

How tall is a standard Altec digger derrick?

Digger Derricks View Available Digger Derricks Altec offers a wide variety of Digger Derricks with sheave heights ranging from 37 to 105 feet (11.2 to 32.0 meters) and 10-foot load ratings from 3,800 to 49,650 pounds (1,724 to 22,520 kilograms). Altec offers these in numerous unit configurations and mounting locations tailored to meet your needs.

Do you need an Altec Derrick for a boom truck?

Altec’s Digger Derricks aren’t your only option when you need to lift a load. Altec is proud to offer our full line hydraulic boom truck cranes and Effer Articulating Cranes with competitive features and specifications. These alternative offerings allow you to choose the right unit for your specific work application.

What kind of warranty does Altec digger derrick have?

All Altec digger derricks come standard with a lifetime structural warranty. Standard safety features like five function hydraulic overload protection, pole guide interlocks, auger and boom stow protection combine for a piece of equipment that is both rugged and versatile.

A digger derrick uses a hydraulically powered auger to bore into the ground, creating a hole. From the West Virginia hillsides to the Arizona desert, the auger is used in a variety of environments. Ground type is a major factor in the success of digging a hole.

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