Elliott Equipment Company is proud to announce the unveiling of a totally new material handling jib and work platform design. The new platform and jib designs reduce setup times and boost productivity for operators in a variety of work applications.
The new hydraulic jib winch is rated to 500 lbs capacity in all positions and is designed to compactly stow within the work platform without increasing the overall truck height. The new jib features a vertically telescoping post with Elliott’s Lift-Assist latching mechanism to allow the jib to be easily elevated into two different operating positions. The horizontal arm is extendable and adjustable, offering multiple angles and lengths. Maximum jib reach has increased by 10 inches, for a total of 24-inch reach beyond the front rail of the work platform. The new jib location increases operator safety and productivity as it does not need to be moved to or from the platform for stowage. Its extended reach allows operators to lift larger dimensioned items for improved work ergonomics.
The platform also incorporates Elliott’s new control box. The box is made of powder coated steel and features increased water resistance with an unofficial IP67 waterproof rating. The controls are activated using individual joysticks with locking collars and user adjustable ramping for each function. Additionally, the control box includes new glove-friendly twist-to-activate selectors for auxiliary functions. The control box surface has increased UV resistance and is resistant to oil and corrosives.
Other new features of the work platform include…
- New bolt-on punched aluminum work platform floor with additional supports for a more solid feel and increased rust protection.
- Larger platform entrance for improved access.
- New EZR quick attachment bracket between the boom tip and the platform to speed up platform removal and reattachment.
Elliott Equipment Company’s development efforts come from months of user feedback and consultation. The new jib and platform features will go into production on the L60 HiReach model beginning in June 2016 and will rolled out on other Elliott HiReach models later in 2016 and early 2017.
