Terex Raises Awareness at Lineman Expo

Terex Utilities displayed various operator aids and tools during the International Lineman’s Rodeo & Expo, held October 16-19, in Bonner Springs and Overland Park, Kan. What stood out the most was the Terex Stand Alone Core Barrel auger tool, painted in custom pink colors, and backed by a “Digging for a Cure” banner promoting Breast Cancer Awareness.

“Every year, Terex Utilities recognizes and supports October Breast Cancer Awareness month,” said Justin Pinkalla, Regional Sales Manager.

As in years past, visitors were invited to sign the banner to show their support of breast cancer research. The company will also donate $1,000 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation Midwest Region, which invests in breakthrough research to prevent and cure breast cancer.

Two of the products on display in the Terex Utilities booth help digger derrick operators improve efficiencies in drilling applications. The custom pink Stand Alone Core Barrel auger tool can increase productivity when drilling hard rock, such as limestone material, when a flighted auger will not do the job. The core barrel tool fits directly on a standard Kelly bar and can be stowed like a standard auger on the boom, eliminating the need for any attachments or having to remove for transportation.

“Terex is the only digger derrick manufacturer that also manufactures auger tooling,” Greg Adler, Regional Account Manager of Auger Tooling, said. “We understand how to design auger tools for maximum productivity and efficiency for the entire application.”

Also on display was the Terex Hollow Kelly Bar, which allows distribution crews to easily install screw anchors when used versus the traditional locking dog and square bars. Digger derrick operators can shave minutes off the process for every screw anchor that needs to be installed.

Terex Utilities’ design combines the auger extension shaft and screw anchor drive. The screw anchor rod inserts directly into the hollow Kelly Bar, eliminating the need for a screw anchor adaptor on the digger derrick.

“This helps eliminate manual handling, improves safety through less lifting, and increases productivity,” said Adler.

The Terex Stand Alone Core Barrel auger tool was painted in custom pink colors and backed by a “Digging for a Cure” banner promoting Breast Cancer Awareness.

Finally, Terex displayed the HyPower SmartPTO by Viatec, a simple and reliable ePTO system that reduces idling, increases fuel savings, and minimized noise and air pollution by utilizing plug in electric power to operate the equipment. The SmartPTO powers the primary unit and auxiliary functions as well as directly powering lights and the optional integrated cab A/C using factory vents and controls.

The SmartPTO comes standard with a 14-kWh battery, which gets most crews through the normal workday. In the higher-use applications, an optional 21-kWh battery is available.