Altec 60/70 or Terex 60/70 Elevator

[Jesus Saves]

Hi guys we are looking at new buckets and was wondering if anyone has thoughts on the Altec 60/70 or the Terex 60/70 elevator? The only thing I dont like is the square upper boom on the Terex but maybe it isn't a big deal. Would love any thoughts! Thanks!

 

[Jeff]

Agreed on the round vs. square booms. Branches slide past and off of the Altec much better.

 

[UP Equip]

Ever considered a spider lift?

 

[frashdog]

Didn't altec just update there design? Thought that's what the rep said at the Hartford show?

What's the maintenance required versus the two?

Altec web site says lifetime leveling system and no major scheduled maintenance. That's a big deal, considering you use to have to replace leveling cables at.... Time to sell it.

 

[Jeff]

you used to have to replace leveling cables at.... Time to sell it.

Not if you send it to auction!

 

[djm]

We have a terex and love it. I have been running terex since 2003 with no maintenance issues.

 

[Daniel]

what do they cost these days?

 

[frashdog]

what do they cost these days?

At the Hartford show iirc the altec rear mounted on the truck ( not a 4x4) there was $170k.

 

[djm]

Daniel i think our boom was 98k

 

[Jeff]

Daniel i think our boom was 98k

I'm guessing you mean your boom and elevator, but NOT the truck underneath it, correct? So then add 40k to 70k, depending on truck brand and chassis options.

 

[djm]

I'm guessing you mean your boom and elevator, but NOT the truck underneath it, correct? So then add 40k to 70k, depending on truck brand and chassis options.

Correct