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PALFINGER PB 38 AT P: Purpose-Built for Telecom Fleets
Purpose-built for telecommunications crews, the PALFINGER PB 38 ATP combines a 43-foot working height, flexible basket stowage, integrated cameras, and operator communication systems to improve productivity and safety during fiber and overhead cable installation.
July 8, 2026
- The PALFINGER PB 38 ATP is specifically designed for telecommunications fleet needs.
- It features a 43-foot working height and flexible basket stowage for versatile operations.
- Integrated cameras and communication systems enhance operator safety and productivity.
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The PALFINGER PB 38 AT P was engineered specifically for telecommunications crews, giving operators a safer and more efficient way to install fiber, string cable, and perform overhead communications work.
In this walkaround, Chris Shallenberg, national sales manager for PALFINGER's bucket truck product line, highlights the features that make the PB 38 AT P a purpose-built solution for telecom fleets.
Key features covered include:
- Purpose-built for telecommunications fleets
- Non-insulated boom for telecom applications
- Ideal for broadband infrastructure projects
- 38-foot platform height
- 43-foot working height
- Excellent side reach
- Flexible rear platform stowage
- Multiple basket storage positions
- Easier roadside entry and exit
- Flexible work platform layout
- Improved tool and material access
- Galvanized steel basket
- Corrosion-resistant construction
- Replaceable fork-arm pockets
- Multifunction joystick controls
- Driver/operator intercom system
- Dual basket camera system
- In-cab video monitor
- Live audio communication
- Enhanced operator visibility
One of the PB 38 AT P's unique advantages is that one crew member can operate the aerial platform while another drives the truck, making it ideal for continuous overhead cable installation along roadways.