Terex Utilities recently announced the offering of its new maintenance training workshops for mechanics working on Terex Digger Derricks and its Hi-Ranger Optima bucket truck. 

Both Terex workshops will be held in Watertown, South Dakota, and the dates are:

• Jan. 28-30, workshop will cover Hi-Ranger Optima bucket

• March 4-6, workshop on digger derricks

“These workshops will focus on a single model, which gives the instructor flexibility to cover all aspects of the unit, while allowing technicians to perform the procedures themselves,” said Kenny Vlasman, customer service manager. “We will put relevant parts in their hands during the discussions and will move the training out into the shop.”

“The technical support team is always looking for ways to improve the training that we deliver,” said Jason Julius, Training and Tech Support. “Feedback from participants at our other trainings always includes the need for more hands-on activities during training, which makes sense because mechanics aren’t used to sitting in a classroom for an entire day.”

Topics Covered in the Workshops

Subjects and activities planned for these workshops include understanding and using:

• load charts

• performing periodic inspections

• troubleshooting PTO issues

• changing the direction of a pump

• performing a leakage test on outriggers

“Regardless of their experience level, the technicians will walk away with more knowledge and experience,” Vlasman added.

Information and registration details are available on Terex Utilities’ website. 

Hi-Ranger TM Aerial Device Workshop 

The company also plans to schedule a Hi-Ranger TM aerial device workshop later in 2025. 

“As we move forward, we will assess the demand and could possibly turn the workshops into a monthly rotation,” Julius said.