Altec is a manufacturer of overcenter, non-overcenter, telescopic, and telescopic articulating aerials for bucket trucks. Their overcenter and non-overcenter choices range in reach from 28.4' to 52.7' and 19.5' to 60.3', respectively, all of which are insulated and most of which are appropriate for material handling. Telescopic aerials begin at 20.7' reach and end at 31'; although some of them are insulated, none can be used for material handling. Finally, telescopic articulating aerials have a reach range from 22.3' to 40.1', and some models are insulated and/or capable of material handling.
Altec features the AT235P telescopic articulating aerial cable placer. Rated for mobile use, this product offers working heights to 40.3' and side reach to 26.5', as well as platform capacity to 350 lbs. and side load capacity to 400 lbs. Furthermore, the unit provides platform access from the ground, an open center hydraulic system, and 370-degree non-continuous rotation. Options include pedestal or bridge mountings, a choice of either bed- or pedestal-mounted reservoirs, a fall protection system, and wheel chocks.
Telescopic crane trucks are available from Altec Industries in 14 models. They come in models that feature 3 to 5 boom sections, 18- to 38-ton load ratings, and boom lengths from 70' to 127'.
Over a dozen digger derrick models are manufactured by Altec. The shortest model is the DB35, which has a sheave height of 34.9', 2,590 lb. capacity, and 19.5' digging reach, while the tallest is the DT80, which has a sheave height of 79.8', 23,500 lb. capacity, and 36' digging reach. The model with the most digging reach (38.9') is the D4065A; this unit also has a 64.9' sheave height and 17,387 lbs. capacity.
