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Reduce Noise & Idling with Viatec’s ePTO
Viatec's Workforce ePTO lets utility trucks power booms, outriggers, and auxiliary equipment using battery power instead of idling the engine. Learn how this technology helps reduce fuel use, noise, engine wear, and emissions while improving operator comfort.
August 5, 2026
What if utility crews could operate bucket trucks, outriggers, and auxiliary equipment without idling the truck's engine? That's exactly what Viatec's WorkForce ePTO (electric power takeoff) is designed to do.
In this interview from EUFMC, Anjali Deodhar, head of sales for Viatec, explains how the WorkForce ePTO system powers bucket lifts, cranes, digger derricks, and other auxiliary equipment using battery power instead of the truck's diesel engine.
The result is quieter job sites, reduced fuel consumption, lower engine wear, and improved operator comfort.
Topics covered in this video include:
- What is an electric power takeoff (ePTO)
- Battery-powered hydraulic operation
- Engine-off equipment operation
- Reduced idle time
- Lower fuel consumption
- Reduced engine wear
- Quieter neighborhoods and job sites
- Multiple battery capacity options
- Supports bucket trucks with booms from under 30 feet to 112 feet
- Powers booms and hydraulic systems
- Runs outriggers
- Operates strobe lights
- Powers cab comfort systems
- Full-day operating capability
- Patented Intelligent Drive Mode
- Charges while driving
Whether you're operating electric utilities, telecommunications fleets, or municipal service vehicles, Viatec's WorkForce ePTO offers a practical solution for reducing idling while improving productivity and operator comfort.