21.09.2006

Elliot unveils E-Line

Elliott Equipment Co the truck mounted crane and aerial lift producer from Omaha, Nebraska, has introduced the first units in its new E-Line range. The first model in the series, which will extend to over 45 metres, is the dual purpose 36 metre E120S.

The lift is designed for utility and signage applications and can serve as both a crane and a truck mounted aerial lift.
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The New Elliot E120S

As a truck-mounted aerial lift, the E120 offers 272kgs of lift capacity in a 1.2m x 1.2m square basket. It also features a cage mounted 680kg material-handling jib, intended to lift items such as illuminated signs into place for fixing by the men in the basket.

Elliott says that the range includes its Dyna-smooth controls and Superlink Outriggers. The Superlink design allows the outriggers to be set on one side only, by pinning the beams on one side in the closed position preventing them from extending.

Once activated the superstructure is prevented from slewing over that side of the truck by a proximity switch..
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The Elliot E120S is designed for utility work, but is not insulated

The four section straight telescopic boom keeps the overall length to around 11 metres.

Elliott says that it has worked closely with its customers to develop the E-Line which will be extended with further models, at least up to 45 metres, all of them dual purpose lift crane and platform.

Vertikal Comment

Elliot is very much a traditional North American producer of boom truck cranes and truck mounted aerial lifts. Unlike its main competitor, Autec, it makes little or no attempt to market its products in Europe.

The idea of lifting loads and carrying people in the platfrom at the same time, is an absolute No No for many European minds, even though if designed properly and protected with proper load sensing devices it can be perfectly safe.