A Little Rain Didn’t Stop ICUEE

It’s safe to say that the International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) in Louisville was a little wet this year, but the weather didn’t stop attendees from taking in the show. We know that vocational folks are equipped to handle the elements and aren’t afraid to get their boots muddy. However, we will admit that our mobile hospitality unit came in handy for customers who ducked in for shelter, a drink, and truck talk with our team.

Also known as The Demo Expo, ICUEE is the leading event for utility industry professionals to learn about the latest technologies and trends affecting the industry. This year, the expo took place Sept. 29 through Oct. 1 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, where Freightliner had eight different trucks on display.

If you weren’t able to join us at ICUEE this year, here’s a summary of the trucks we had on display at the Freightliner booth:

• Elliot E-145 Aerial Device: This crane manufactured by Elliot has a 145-foot maximum working height, 125-foot five-section fully proportional main boom, and 360-degree working area with 18,000-pound lift capacity. It is mounted on a Freightliner 108SD with setback axle, and is spec’d with a Cummins ISL diesel engine/350 HP and an Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmission with PTO provision.
• Terex Hi-Ranger TM100 Non-overcenter Aerial Device: This boom has a 100-foot working height, 51-foot side reach, and platform that measures 35" x 57" x 42" with an 800-pound capacity. It is mounted on a Freightliner M2 106 setback axle and is spec’d with a Cummins ISL diesel engine/345 HP and an Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmission with PTO provision. It has a 256-inch wheelbase.
• Altec Digger Derrick: This truck features an Altec steel body with 59.5-foot maximum sheave height, 30,000-pound maximum boom capacity, and 22.0- to 35.2-foot digging range. It is mounted on a Freightliner M2 106 AWD setback axle and is spec’d with a Cummins ISL diesel engine/300 HP and an Allison 3500 RDS automatic transmission with PTO provision.
• National Crane Model 600E2: This crane has a maximum lift capacity of 20 tons at a five-foot radius, and a 27- to 90-foot boom with a maximum tip height of more than 99 feet. It is mounted on a Freightliner 108SD setback axle with 257-inch wheelbase and is spec’d with a Cummins ISL diesel engine/350 HP and an Eaton Fuller RTO-11908LL transmission.
• Manitex Telescopic Crane: This truck has a 50-ton capacity at a six-foot radius, continuous rotation and 360-degree work area, with a maximum tip height of 202 feet with jib. It is mounted on a Freightliner 114SD setback axle with twin steer, and is spec’d with a Detroit^® DD13^® diesel engine/450 HP and an Eaton Fuller RTO-16908LL transmission.
• Terex Commander 4047 Crane: This crane features a 20,350-pound boom capacity, 12,000 lb.-ft. torque, and a 47-foot sheave height. It is mounted on a Freightliner M2 106 setback axle, and is spec’d with a Cummins ISL diesel engine/250 HP and an Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmission with PTO provision.
• POSI+ Champ 500: This truck features a single bed lift boom elevator option, 73-foot working height, and more than 50-foot working horizontal side reach. It has a platform capacity of 450 pounds for a single platform, and 700 pounds for a dual platform. It is mounted on a Freightliner M2 106 extended cab with a setback axle, and is spec’d with a Cummins ISL diesel engine/350 HP and an Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmission with PTO provision.
• Altec Aerial: This truck from Altec has a working height of up to 98 feet, a side reach of up to 46.5 feet, and a telescopic upper boom with a platform capacity of up to 800 pounds. It also has a material-handling capacity of up to 1,000 pounds flat rated. It is mounted on a Freightliner M2 106 setback axle, and is spec’d with a Cummins ISL diesel engine/330 HP and an Allison 3000 RDS automatic transmission with PTO provision.