Massive new boom lift lets workers soar to new heights

Eat your heart out, Steve Miller Band. Two massive boom lifts recently procured by ADOT will help crews soar like the eagles.

Workers recently learned how to raise, lower, rotate and drive one of ADOT's new Titan Boom S60 lifts.

The lift, which will be used for working on highway signs, Dynamic Message Signs, street lights and more, is one of two recently purchased by ADOT to replace less maneuverable, older boom lifts in the agency's fleet.

With innovative features such as a 180-degree rotating platform, two- or four-wheel steering and a control deck with three joysticks, the new lift provides workers greater ease of access to structures like freeway signs, digital messaging boards and those extremely tall street lamps that we see along our freeways.

"The lift will be stationed and utilized by the Central Region Signing team," said Sean McHugh, Highway Operations Superintendent. "However, it will be available to any group statewide that can utilize it. Specifically, we have already discussed utilizing it in tunnel closures to maintain the lighting."

The Titan S60 replaces older lifts that weren't as maneuverable and couldn't reach the heights that the new MEC Titan S260 can.

"This lift is much bigger than our previous equipment, increasing capacity of equipment, materials and personnel," McHugh said. "The previous work area was roughly 11 feet by 3 feet, while the new lift has a work area of 22 feet by 7.5 feet."

With the larger platform, crews are able to fit things such as workbenches and tool chests among other things.

"Another advantage is maneuverability; the previous equipment was mounted to a large truck that had limitations in maneuvering into uneven surfaces," McHugh said. "The new lift is very capable off-road with 2 wheel steer, 4 wheel steer, and "crab walk" available.

And the coolest thing about the new lift is that it can rise a whopping 60 feet into the air!

Check out what this machine can do in the video below!

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