A History of Innovation

Terex has long been regarded as a leader in bringing new products, technologies and innovations into the utility market. It is with great pride that Terex is continually introducing new ideas and concepts to its customers and relishes the challenge of accepting that role of keeping in front of an ever-changing market.

1945     Telelect develops a mechanical digger. 1948 Telelect designs the rapid forward/reverse gear box.
1951     Telelect introduces a derrick to assist road travel with the A-frame boom 1954 Telelect develops
             a fold over kit for the derrick.
1955     Telelect introduces the concept of storing the digger and the derrick on top of the truck without
             disassembly.
1958     Telelect designs hydraulics into the A-frame derrick.
             Telelect designs the digger with a hydraulic motor.
1961     Telelect introduces the Rite-Way auger storage bracket allowing the digging operation to take
             place under the boom and not to the side of the boom which could cause twisting Telelect designs
             the collector block which allowed derricks to rotate continuously and unrestricted through the 360
             degree envelope.
1962     Telelect develops the Telecon digger derrick with 85% of the capacity of larger derricks in
             a smaller package.
1966     Telelect introduces the Commander I Series of digger derricks with box beam booms and dual lift
             cylinders!
1968     Telelect introduces the Captain Series and now offers a full product line of digger derricks.
1969     The first aerial device line named the Zip Family.
1970     A unique digger derrick with an articulating arm is developed, called the Spinner...capable of
             360 degree articulation.
1971     Proportional controls were introduced to allow the operator to slow down or speed up during
             the application.
             Electric remote controls were introduced.
1973     The Telbow is introduced as our first overcenter material handling aerial device.
1975     Telelect introduces the Titan line of cranes.
1977     Telelect enters into the non-overcenter, aerial device market with the TN Series.
1980     Telelect adds material handling to the telescopic line of aerial devices.
1982     Telelect introduces a new line of overcenter material handling aerial devices known as the
              T-3000, T-4000 & T-5000.
1985     Telelect designs the 85 Series digger derrick product line, comprised of 4 new and innovative
             units.
1986     Telelect introduces the first hydraulic lift for aerial devices, allowing the T-5051 to reach an
             additional 15 feet.
1988     Simon purchases Telelect. Simon-Telelect begins process of resource teams with suppliers
            Simon-Telelect produces the first telescopic material handling aerial device mounted on a 
             hydraulic lift of a different design...the TS-373.
1989     Simon-Telelect creates the double hydraulic lift for the T-5055 which allowed that unit to extend an
             additional 20 feet.
1991     Simon-Telelect designs a non-overcenter material handling aerial device for transmission work
             known as the ST-7000 Series.
1992     Simon-Telelect introduces the most innovative overcenter, material handling aerial device
             in existence, the Hi-Ranger OM Series.
            Simon-Telelect purchases the assets of Hi-Ranger, Inc. to broaden the product scope offered by 
             Simon-Telelect.
1994     Simon-Telelect introduces the HR-37 M overcenter, material handling aerial device that has all 
             the advantages of a small aerial and all the features of a large one Simon-Telelect creates the 
             TPL Series of articulating/telescopic aerial devices that offers working heights from 34 to 45 feet.
1995     Simon-Telelect introduces the 5TC Series non-overcenter material handling aerial device which
             features the "True-Comp” Compensated Boom System.
1996     Scheduled introduction of Simon-Telelect's latest line of equipment, the XT-52 Tree Trimmer.
            T292 Telescopic Aerial Device released by Simon-Telelect.
1997     Terex Corporation purchases Telelect. April 1997 name changes to Terex Telelect. 
             June 1997, the Terex Hi-Ranger HR-42/46 M is added to the aerial lineup.    
            The Terex Commander 4040 is added to the Commander Series lineup.
1998     Terex Telelect develops a the single cylinder L4000 Series digger derrick.
            Terex adds the Hi-Ranger HR-50 M and HR-55 M to the HR-42/46 M product line, creating the HRM Series.
            Terex-Telelect introduces the SC Series aerial devices.
1999     Being an ICUEE year, a number of new units are introduced this year. The Hi-Ranger
             5FC Series is introduced to replace the 5FB Series.
            TEREX Telelect adds a telescopic personnel lift in the TL36P.
            The XL4000 Series is added to the digger derrick lineup. It is a heavy-duty, single-cylinder digger 
             derrick.
            The HR-40 M is added to the lineup of the HR-37 M to form the HR Series. Finally, the transverse
             lift is added as an option to the XT Series to provide an additional 10ft. working height.
2000     Terex Telelect introduces the TLM Series offering a 37 foot and 41 foot material handling
             telescopic aerial device.
            The Transverse lift is added as an option to the 5FC Series.
            The TL36P becomes the TL Series with the addition of the TL38P and the TL40P.
2001     The TLM Series begins to offer the 10ft. Transverse Lift as an option.
            Terex Telelect begins producing the TCP-40 Cable Placer.
            Introduced the TL Backyard aerial to the tree trimming aerial offering.
2002     Introduced the new Captain 3039 Digger Derrick.
            The RM Series non-overcenter aerial devices were added expanding our product offering in the
             Transmission market. The RM Series was available with or without a hydraulic lift.
2003     The Linesman Series debuted with the TM1 05 aerial - providing a working height of 105 feet.
             Redesigned the Commander 5000 and Commander 6000 Series. Introduced the 
              new generation of the Telecon Digger Derrick.
             Late 2003, the "X" family of aerial devices is introduced. This included the XM Series,
             XML Series, and the HRX Series.
2004     The non-overcenter, material handling aerial devices of the TCX Series with optional 
            LB articulations is introduced in September.  
            Company name changes to Terex Utilities.
            Telelect Digger Derricks and Hi-Ranger Aerial Devices remain as brand identifiers.
            The smaller TCP-36 is added to the cable placer offering.
2005     The TM167 is introduced to the Transmission aerial lineup offering.
2006     Terex Utilities debuts LT Series.
2008     Terex Utilities introduced the NT29 Aerial Device, a non-insulated, telescopic aerial device.
            Terex Utilities introduced a plug-in hybrid demonstrator in conjunction with PG&E.
2010     Terex Utilities introduced the SCM Series of aerial devices.
            Terex Utilities introduced the L13i to the international market.
2011     Two new aerial devices, the TCX65/100 and the LTM Series, introduced by Terex Utilities.

A History of Innovation

Terex-Telelect has long been regarded as a leader in bringing new products, technologies and innovations into the utility market. It is with great pride that we are continually introducing new ideas and concepts to our customers and relish the challenge of accepting that role of keeping in front of an ever-changing market.

1945     Telelect develops a mechanical digger. 1948 Telelect designs the rapid forward/reverse gear box
1951     Telelect introduces a derrick to assist road travel with the A-frame boom 1954 Telelect develops a fold over kit for the derrick
1955     Telelect introduces the concept of storing the digger and the derrick on top of the truck without disassembly
1958     Telelect designs hydraulics into the A-frame derrick Telelect designs the digger with a hydraulic motor
1961     Telelect introduces the Rite-Way auger storage bracket allowing the digging operation to take place under the boom and not to the side of
the boom which could cause twisting Telelect designs the collector block which allowed derricks to rotate continuously and unrestricted
through the 360 degree envelope
1962     Telelect develops the Telecon digger derrick with 85% of the capacity of larger derricks in smaller package
1966     Telelect introduces the Commander I series of digger derricks with box beam booms and dual lift cylinders!

1968     The Captain series is introduced, offering a full product line of digger derricks
1969     First aerial device line named the Zip Family

1970     A unique digger derrick with an articulating arm is developed, called the Spinner...capable of 360 degree articulation.
1971     Proportional controls were introduced to allow the operator to slow down or speed up during the application
Electric remote controls were introduced
1973     The Telbow is introduced as our first overcenter material handling aerial device.
1975     Telelect introduces the Titan line of cranes.
1977     Telelect enters into the non-overcenter, aerial device market with the TN series.
1980     Telelect adds material handling to the telescopic line of aerial devices.
1982     Telelect introduces a new line of overcenter material handling aerial devices known as the T-3000, T-4000 & T-5000
1985     Telelect designs the 85 series digger derrick product line, comprised of 4 new and innovative units.
1986     Telelect introduces the first hydraulic lift for aerial devices, allowing the T -5051 to reach an additional 15 feet
1988     Simon Purchases Telelect.   Simon- Telelect begins process of resource teams with suppliers
Simon-Telelect produces the first telescopic material handling aerial device mounted on a hydraulic lift of a   different design...the TS-373
1989     Simon- Telelect creates the double hydraulic lift for the T -5055 which allowed that unit to extend an additional 20 feet
1991     Simon- Telelect designs a non-overcenter material handling aerial device for transmission work known as the ST - 7000 series
1992     Simon- Telelect introduces the most innovative overcenter, material handling aerial device in existence, the Hi-Ranger OM series
Simon-Telelect purchases the assets of Hi-Ranger, Inc. to broaden the product scope offered by Simon- Telelect
1994     Simon- Telelect introduces the HR-37 M overcenter, material handling aerial device that has all the advantages of a small aerial and all the
features of a large one Simon-Telelect creates the TPL Series of articulating/telescopic aerial devices that offers working heights from
34 to 45 feet
1995     Simon-Telelect introduces the 5TC Series non-overcenter material handling aerial device which features the "True-Comp” Compensated
Boom System.

1996     Scheduled introduction of Simon-Telelect's latest line of equipment, the XT-52 Tree Trimmer.
T292 Telescopic Aerial Device released
1997     Terex Corporation purchases Telelect. April 1997 name changes to Terex-Telelect. June 1997, the HR-42/46 M is added to the
aerial lineup.    
Commander 4040 added to the Commander Series lineup.
1998     Terex-Telelect develops a the single cylinder L4000 Series digger derrick
The HR-50 M and HR-55 M are added to the HR-42/46 M product line, creating the HRM Series.
Terex-Telelect introduces the SC Series aerial devices.
1999     Being an ICUEE year, a number of new units are introduced this year. The Hi-Ranger 5FC Series is introduced to replace the 5FB Series.
TEREX-Telelect adds a telescopic personnel lift in the TL36P.
The XL4000 Series is added to the digger derrick lineup. It is a heavy-duty, single-cylinder digger derrick.
The HR-40 M is added to the lineup of the HR-37 M to form the HR Series. Finally, the transverse lift is added as an option to the XT Series
to provide an additional 10ft. working height.
2000     Terex Telelect introduces the TLM Series offering a 37 foot and 41 foot material handling telescopic aerial device.
The Transverse lift is added as an option to the 5FC Series.
The TL36P becomes the TL Series with the addition of the TL38P and the TL40P.
2001     The TLM Series begins to offer the 10ft. Transverse Lift as an option.
Terex-Telelect begins producing the TCP-40 Cable Placer.
Introduced the TL Backyard aerial to the tree trimming aerial offering
2002     Introduced the new Captain 3039 Digger Derrick.
The RM Series non-overcenter aerial devices were added expanding our product offering in the Transmission market. The RM Series was
available with or without a hydraulic lift.
2003     The Linesman Series debuted with the TM1 05 aerial - providing a working height of 105 feet.
Redesigned the Commander 5000 and Commander 6000 Series. Introduced the New Generation of the Telecon Digger Derrick.
Late 2003, the "X" family of aerial devices is introduced. This included the XM Series, XML Series, and the HRX Series.
2004     The non-overcenter, material handling aerial devices of the TCX Series with optional LB articulations is introduced in September.  
Company name changes to Terex Utilities.
Telelect Digger Derricks and Hi-Ranger Aerial Devices remain as brand identifiers.
The smaller TCP-36 is added to the cable placer offering.
2005     The TM167 is introduced to the Transmission aerial lineup offering.
2006     LT Series debuts
2008     Introduced the NT29 Aerial Device.  This is a non-insulated, telescopic aerial device.
Terex introduces a Plug-In, Hybrid demonstrator in conjunction with PG&E.
2010     Introduced the SCM Series of aerial devices.
Introduces the L13i to the international market.
2011     Introduced two new aerial devices: TCX65/100 and the LTM Series.

A History of Innovation

Terex-Telelect has long been regarded as a leader in bringing new products, technologies and innovations into the utility market. It is with great pride that we are continually introducing new ideas and concepts to our customers and relish the challenge of accepting that role of keeping in front of an ever-changing market.

1945     Telelect develops a mechanical digger. 1948 Telelect designs the rapid forward/reverse gear box
1951     Telelect introduces a derrick to assist road travel with the A-frame boom 1954 Telelect develops a fold over kit for the derrick
1955     Telelect introduces the concept of storing the digger and the derrick on top of the truck without disassembly
1958     Telelect designs hydraulics into the A-frame derrick Telelect designs the digger with a hydraulic motor
1961     Telelect introduces the Rite-Way auger storage bracket allowing the digging operation to take place under the boom and not to the side of
the boom which could cause twisting Telelect designs the collector block which allowed derricks to rotate continuously and unrestricted
through the 360 degree envelope
1962     Telelect develops the Telecon digger derrick with 85% of the capacity of larger derricks in smaller package
1966     Telelect introduces the Commander I series of digger derricks with box beam booms and dual lift cylinders!

1968     The Captain series is introduced, offering a full product line of digger derricks
1969     First aerial device line named the Zip Family

1970     A unique digger derrick with an articulating arm is developed, called the Spinner...capable of 360 degree articulation.
1971     Proportional controls were introduced to allow the operator to slow down or speed up during the application
Electric remote controls were introduced
1973     The Telbow is introduced as our first overcenter material handling aerial device.
1975     Telelect introduces the Titan line of cranes.
1977     Telelect enters into the non-overcenter, aerial device market with the TN series.
1980     Telelect adds material handling to the telescopic line of aerial devices.
1982     Telelect introduces a new line of overcenter material handling aerial devices known as the T-3000, T-4000 & T-5000
1985     Telelect designs the 85 series digger derrick product line, comprised of 4 new and innovative units.
1986     Telelect introduces the first hydraulic lift for aerial devices, allowing the T -5051 to reach an additional 15 feet
1988     Simon Purchases Telelect.   Simon- Telelect begins process of resource teams with suppliers
Simon-Telelect produces the first telescopic material handling aerial device mounted on a hydraulic lift of a   different design...the TS-373
1989     Simon- Telelect creates the double hydraulic lift for the T -5055 which allowed that unit to extend an additional 20 feet
1991     Simon- Telelect designs a non-overcenter material handling aerial device for transmission work known as the ST - 7000 series
1992     Simon- Telelect introduces the most innovative overcenter, material handling aerial device in existence, the Hi-Ranger OM series
Simon-Telelect purchases the assets of Hi-Ranger, Inc. to broaden the product scope offered by Simon- Telelect
1994     Simon- Telelect introduces the HR-37 M overcenter, material handling aerial device that has all the advantages of a small aerial and all the
features of a large one Simon-Telelect creates the TPL Series of articulating/telescopic aerial devices that offers working heights from
34 to 45 feet
1995     Simon-Telelect introduces the 5TC Series non-overcenter material handling aerial device which features the "True-Comp” Compensated
Boom System.

1996     Scheduled introduction of Simon-Telelect's latest line of equipment, the XT-52 Tree Trimmer.
T292 Telescopic Aerial Device released
1997     Terex Corporation purchases Telelect. April 1997 name changes to Terex-Telelect. June 1997, the HR-42/46 M is added to the
aerial lineup.    
Commander 4040 added to the Commander Series lineup.
1998     Terex-Telelect develops a the single cylinder L4000 Series digger derrick
The HR-50 M and HR-55 M are added to the HR-42/46 M product line, creating the HRM Series.
Terex-Telelect introduces the SC Series aerial devices.
1999     Being an ICUEE year, a number of new units are introduced this year. The Hi-Ranger 5FC Series is introduced to replace the 5FB Series.
TEREX-Telelect adds a telescopic personnel lift in the TL36P.
The XL4000 Series is added to the digger derrick lineup. It is a heavy-duty, single-cylinder digger derrick.
The HR-40 M is added to the lineup of the HR-37 M to form the HR Series. Finally, the transverse lift is added as an option to the XT Series
to provide an additional 10ft. working height.
2000     Terex Telelect introduces the TLM Series offering a 37 foot and 41 foot material handling telescopic aerial device.
The Transverse lift is added as an option to the 5FC Series.
The TL36P becomes the TL Series with the addition of the TL38P and the TL40P.
2001     The TLM Series begins to offer the 10ft. Transverse Lift as an option.
Terex-Telelect begins producing the TCP-40 Cable Placer.
Introduced the TL Backyard aerial to the tree trimming aerial offering
2002     Introduced the new Captain 3039 Digger Derrick.
The RM Series non-overcenter aerial devices were added expanding our product offering in the Transmission market. The RM Series was
available with or without a hydraulic lift.
2003     The Linesman Series debuted with the TM1 05 aerial - providing a working height of 105 feet.
Redesigned the Commander 5000 and Commander 6000 Series. Introduced the New Generation of the Telecon Digger Derrick.
Late 2003, the "X" family of aerial devices is introduced. This included the XM Series, XML Series, and the HRX Series.
2004     The non-overcenter, material handling aerial devices of the TCX Series with optional LB articulations is introduced in September.  
Company name changes to Terex Utilities.
Telelect Digger Derricks and Hi-Ranger Aerial Devices remain as brand identifiers.
The smaller TCP-36 is added to the cable placer offering.
2005     The TM167 is introduced to the Transmission aerial lineup offering.
2006     LT Series debuts
2008     Introduced the NT29 Aerial Device.  This is a non-insulated, telescopic aerial device.
Terex introduces a Plug-In, Hybrid demonstrator in conjunction with PG&E.
2010     Introduced the SCM Series of aerial devices.
Introduces the L13i to the international market.
2011     Introduced two new aerial devices: TCX65/100 and the LTM Series.

A History of Innovation

Terex-Telelect has long been regarded as a leader in bringing new products, technologies and innovations into the utility market. It is with great pride that we are continually introducing new ideas and concepts to our customers and relish the challenge of accepting that role of keeping in front of an ever-changing market.

1945     Telelect develops a mechanical digger. 1948 Telelect designs the rapid forward/reverse gear box
1951     Telelect introduces a derrick to assist road travel with the A-frame boom 1954 Telelect develops a fold over kit for the derrick
1955     Telelect introduces the concept of storing the digger and the derrick on top of the truck without disassembly
1958     Telelect designs hydraulics into the A-frame derrick Telelect designs the digger with a hydraulic motor
1961     Telelect introduces the Rite-Way auger storage bracket allowing the digging operation to take place under the boom and not to the side of
the boom which could cause twisting Telelect designs the collector block which allowed derricks to rotate continuously and unrestricted
through the 360 degree envelope
1962     Telelect develops the Telecon digger derrick with 85% of the capacity of larger derricks in smaller package
1966     Telelect introduces the Commander I series of digger derricks with box beam booms and dual lift cylinders!

1968     The Captain series is introduced, offering a full product line of digger derricks
1969     First aerial device line named the Zip Family

1970     A unique digger derrick with an articulating arm is developed, called the Spinner...capable of 360 degree articulation.
1971     Proportional controls were introduced to allow the operator to slow down or speed up during the application
Electric remote controls were introduced
1973     The Telbow is introduced as our first overcenter material handling aerial device.
1975     Telelect introduces the Titan line of cranes.
1977     Telelect enters into the non-overcenter, aerial device market with the TN series.
1980     Telelect adds material handling to the telescopic line of aerial devices.
1982     Telelect introduces a new line of overcenter material handling aerial devices known as the T-3000, T-4000 & T-5000
1985     Telelect designs the 85 series digger derrick product line, comprised of 4 new and innovative units.
1986     Telelect introduces the first hydraulic lift for aerial devices, allowing the T -5051 to reach an additional 15 feet
1988     Simon Purchases Telelect.   Simon- Telelect begins process of resource teams with suppliers
Simon-Telelect produces the first telescopic material handling aerial device mounted on a hydraulic lift of a   different design...the TS-373
1989     Simon- Telelect creates the double hydraulic lift for the T -5055 which allowed that unit to extend an additional 20 feet
1991     Simon- Telelect designs a non-overcenter material handling aerial device for transmission work known as the ST - 7000 series
1992     Simon- Telelect introduces the most innovative overcenter, material handling aerial device in existence, the Hi-Ranger OM series
Simon-Telelect purchases the assets of Hi-Ranger, Inc. to broaden the product scope offered by Simon- Telelect
1994     Simon- Telelect introduces the HR-37 M overcenter, material handling aerial device that has all the advantages of a small aerial and all the
features of a large one Simon-Telelect creates the TPL Series of articulating/telescopic aerial devices that offers working heights from
34 to 45 feet
1995     Simon-Telelect introduces the 5TC Series non-overcenter material handling aerial device which features the "True-Comp” Compensated
Boom System.

1996     Scheduled introduction of Simon-Telelect's latest line of equipment, the XT-52 Tree Trimmer.
T292 Telescopic Aerial Device released
1997     Terex Corporation purchases Telelect. April 1997 name changes to Terex-Telelect. June 1997, the HR-42/46 M is added to the
aerial lineup.    
Commander 4040 added to the Commander Series lineup.
1998     Terex-Telelect develops a the single cylinder L4000 Series digger derrick
The HR-50 M and HR-55 M are added to the HR-42/46 M product line, creating the HRM Series.
Terex-Telelect introduces the SC Series aerial devices.
1999     Being an ICUEE year, a number of new units are introduced this year. The Hi-Ranger 5FC Series is introduced to replace the 5FB Series.
TEREX-Telelect adds a telescopic personnel lift in the TL36P.
The XL4000 Series is added to the digger derrick lineup. It is a heavy-duty, single-cylinder digger derrick.
The HR-40 M is added to the lineup of the HR-37 M to form the HR Series. Finally, the transverse lift is added as an option to the XT Series
to provide an additional 10ft. working height.
2000     Terex Telelect introduces the TLM Series offering a 37 foot and 41 foot material handling telescopic aerial device.
The Transverse lift is added as an option to the 5FC Series.
The TL36P becomes the TL Series with the addition of the TL38P and the TL40P.
2001     The TLM Series begins to offer the 10ft. Transverse Lift as an option.
Terex-Telelect begins producing the TCP-40 Cable Placer.
Introduced the TL Backyard aerial to the tree trimming aerial offering
2002     Introduced the new Captain 3039 Digger Derrick.
The RM Series non-overcenter aerial devices were added expanding our product offering in the Transmission market. The RM Series was
available with or without a hydraulic lift.
2003     The Linesman Series debuted with the TM1 05 aerial - providing a working height of 105 feet.
Redesigned the Commander 5000 and Commander 6000 Series. Introduced the New Generation of the Telecon Digger Derrick.
Late 2003, the "X" family of aerial devices is introduced. This included the XM Series, XML Series, and the HRX Series.
2004     The non-overcenter, material handling aerial devices of the TCX Series with optional LB articulations is introduced in September.  
Company name changes to Terex Utilities.
Telelect Digger Derricks and Hi-Ranger Aerial Devices remain as brand identifiers.
The smaller TCP-36 is added to the cable placer offering.
2005     The TM167 is introduced to the Transmission aerial lineup offering.
2006     LT Series debuts
2008     Introduced the NT29 Aerial Device.  This is a non-insulated, telescopic aerial device.
Terex introduces a Plug-In, Hybrid demonstrator in conjunction with PG&E.
2010     Introduced the SCM Series of aerial devices.
Introduces the L13i to the international market.
2011     Introduced two new aerial devices: TCX65/100 and the LTM Series.