This 2014 Altec DM47BTR is a mounted digger derrick — sometimes referred to as a pole setter or utility derrick — a type of equipment designed to drill holes, set utility poles, and handle heavy loads in powerline, telecommunications, and general utility construction work. Altec is a well-established American manufacturer with a long history of building aerial work platforms, digger derricks, and specialty utility equipment for electric cooperatives, municipalities, and telecommunications contractors worldwide.
This unit is mounted on a 2015 Freightliner M2-106 carrier truck, providing a relatively recent and capable platform. The truck is powered by a Cummins ISL engine rated at 250 horsepower and paired with an Allison 2500 five-speed automatic transmission, a combination widely regarded for reliability in vocational applications. The chassis rides on spring suspension, features a 190-inch wheelbase, and is configured in a 4x4 drive arrangement, giving it off-road and adverse-terrain capability suited to field utility work. Axle ratings are 13,200 pounds front and 21,000 pounds rear, with a 5.57 axle ratio selected for the pulling and load-bearing demands of this application.
The derrick itself offers a 47-foot boom reach and a 12-ton rated lifting capacity, equipping it for substantial pole-setting and material-handling tasks. Front and rear outriggers are fitted to stabilize the unit during operation, and pole claws are included to grip and position utility poles during installation.
At $99,500, this is a used machine located in Washington, USA.
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