Elliott L60 Aerial Boom Truck
Sixty feet of reach. Non-insulated. Construction, tree service, and sign work.
60-ft non-insulated articulating aerial boom truck. 600 lb two-person bucket, 37 ft horizontal reach, mid-mount design. Tree service, construction, and sign work class.
- 60 ft working height
- 37 ft maximum horizontal reach — industry-leading for this class
- Mid-mount boom configuration — shorter truck footprint
- 600 lb two-person bucket capacity
- Articulating + telescoping boom for over-obstacle positioning
- 360° continuous basket rotation
- PTO-powered hydraulics
- Hydraulic 4-point outriggers
- Full dual control stations — bucket and base
- Non-insulated — tree service, construction, and maintenance applications
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| Warranty | 2 years hydraulic, 5 years structural |
| Insulation | Non-insulated (not for energized line work) |
| Outriggers | Hydraulic 4-point |
| Boom Weight | 7,200 lbs (boom assembly) |
| Power Source | Truck PTO (hydraulic) |
| Vertical Reach | 54 ft |
| Working Height | 60 ft |
| Basket Rotation | 360° continuous |
| Bucket Capacity | 600 lbs (2-person) |
| Horizontal Reach | 37 ft |
| Boom Configuration | Mid-mount articulating + telescoping |
| Mount Compatibility | Class 5 or 6 truck chassis |
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Watch the Elliott L60 Aerial Boom Truck in action — full installation and operation demo.
Aerial bucket trucks use a truck-mounted hydraulic boom and articulating system to position a work bucket at height. The PTO-driven system draws power from the truck engine — boom operation requires the truck engine to be running.
PTO Engagement
Before operating the boom, engage the Power Take-Off (PTO) via the in-cab switch or lever. The PTO connects the truck's transmission output to the hydraulic pump. The truck must be in neutral (auto) or PTO gear (manual) before PTO engagement.
Outrigger Setup
Deploy all four outriggers before raising the boom. Place outrigger pads under each foot on soft or uneven ground. Confirm all four indicator lights show "set" (or physically verify leveling) before raising the boom above horizontal.
Boom Controls
Both platform (bucket) controls and base controls operate the boom. Platform controls replicate all boom functions with the addition of a platform rotation control. The base controls include an emergency override for all boom functions in the event of power loss in the bucket.
Emergency Lowering
A manual hydraulic override at the base of the boom lowers the platform in the event of engine failure or hydraulic system failure. The operator in the bucket should wear a full-body harness with a lanyard connected to the bucket's D-ring anchor at all times.
⚙️ Outrigger Interlock
The boom cannot be raised above horizontal unless all four outriggers show confirmed ground contact. An electronic sensor in each outrigger pad signals the control system. A boom raised without full outrigger deployment is the primary cause of tip-overs in aerial truck incidents.
🛡️ Insulation Testing (Class E)
Insulated bucket trucks require annual dielectric testing per ANSI/SIA A92.2. The fiberglass upper boom and bucket are tested to their full rated voltage (40 kV for Class E). A test port on the unit allows in-field testing without removing components.
🔒 Platform Fall Arrest Anchor
A certified D-ring fall arrest anchor is welded into the bucket structure. All operators in the bucket must wear a full-body harness with the lanyard connected to this anchor at all times — OSHA 1910.67 requirement for aerial devices.
🚨 Emergency Lower / Override
A manual hydraulic override at the base of the boom lowers the platform to ground level independently of all electronic controls and truck power. Location and operation are marked clearly on the unit. Test this system at every pre-shift inspection.
How does this compare?
The L60 competes directly against the Altec AA55 and similar non-insulated 55–65-foot units. The Elliott differentiator is horizontal reach: at 37 feet, the L60 has more outreach than most competitors in this class. For tree service companies working on large ornamental trees or canopy removal, extra horizontal reach means the truck can stay further from the structure and still access the outer canopy. For sign companies installing large roadside signs, extra outreach eliminates the need for multiple repositioning moves. The mid-mount design is a secondary advantage: a mid-mount boom keeps the wheelbase and overall truck length shorter, which is meaningful when you're working in parking lots, residential streets, and job sites where a long truck is a liability.
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