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A digger derrick truck, also referred to as a radial boom derrick, is a specialized vehicle often used to dig holes and set poles for electric power transmission and distribution systems. Equipped with augers, it can drill holes for utility poles and set the poles in place with pole clamps. If you are in the market for a digger derrick truck, Construction Equipment Guide carries several manufacturers from which to choose, including: Altec, Case, Volvo and many more. You can find new and used digger derricks for sale from the leading equipment manufacturers right here.

Wed April 15, 2015

Terex Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Digger Derrick Line

For 70 years, utility professionals have used Terex digger derricks on power grid construction and maintenance projects to quickly and efficiently bore holes and set poles in the ground. Established in 1945 with the advent of the Tel-E-lect digger derrick, today the company's product line includes the Terex Commander 4000, 5000 and 6000 digger derricks, as well as the Terex General 65, 80 and 95 models....

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