Digger Derricks For Sale

About Digger Derricks

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Altec DM47BTR Truck-Mounted Digger Derrick

Most digger derrick cranes fall into one of two categories: track and truck-mounted. Track digger derricks are self-contained units outfitted with a pair of tracks or crawlers (or, in some rare cases, wheels) for moving the crane around a jobsite. These units are often loaded onto trailers for transport to and from work sites, however. The truck-mounted variety, on the other hand, are simply that: digger derricks mounted on trucks. Depending on the size of the vehicle, these can feature either two or three axles.

Digger Derrick Advantages

As their name suggests, these cranes are often equipped with an auger for digging holes. They can be used for multiple purposes, though, including lifting and setting poles, setting screw anchors, lifting and moving heavy materials, and even lifting workers into the air via a bucket lift to perform line work and other overhead maintenance functions. Common features include one or more winches, outriggers for added stability, pole claws, and one or more augers or auger bits. The cranes on digger derricks tend to feature a boom-style design that folds and unfolds to increase the machine’s horizontal or vertical reach. Sometimes these machines feature telescopic crane designs that can extend and retract as needed.

Find The Right Digger Derrick Crane

You’ll find a wide variety of track and truck-mounted digger derrick cranes for sale on CraneTrader.ca, including units built by Altec, Telelect, Terex, and others.