Terex Utilities introduced the HyPower™ SmartPTO earlier this year. Terex designed the product for various Hi-Ranger telescopic, overcenter, and non-overcenter aerial devices and Commander and General digger derricks. This simple and reliable product reduces idling, increases fuel savings, and minimizes noise and air pollution. This is a result of using stored plug-in electric power to operate the equipment.
Terex Utilities partnered with South Carolina-based Viatec, an expert in plug-and-play electronic PTO systems to develop solutions for Terex products.
“Working with Viatec along with our years of knowledge developing HyPower products has resulted in a product that meets the needs of the electric utility industry,” says Joe Caywood, director of marketing.
“SmartPTO provides a simple and reliable solution,” Caywood says. “The system functions as an ePTO to power the primary unit and auxiliary functions as well as directly powering lights and the optional integrated cab A/C using factory vents and controls. We are continuing to work closely with Viatec as new technologies come available to find the best options for Terex equipment and utility applications.”
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
Project Manager Robert Hasegawa says users can install the self-contained Viatec SmartPTO on most equipment and chassis. He says the modular design makes installation simple and straightforward and has minimal interface with the chassis and hydraulic system. “This enables the Viatec SmartPTO to be installed on most any equipment, regardless of chassis, in two to three days,” Hasegawa says.
The SmartPTO lowers the cost of engine-related expenses of a Terex aerial or digger derrick. This is because it reduces fuel costs and wear and tear on the engine due to idling. On-board diagnostics and telematics capabilities also reduce overall troubleshooting and repair costs. The system is maintenance free due to the brushless permanent magnet motor, Lithium NMC batteries, and absence of internal service parts.
Likewise, lithium NMC batteries with storage capacity from 7 to 21 kWh, have a high power-to-weight ratio reducing overall weight. As a result, payload capacity on the truck remains. Lithium batteries also offer long service life and low maintenance costs.
“Operators can easily change from engine to ePTO with the flip of a switch,” Caywood says. Controls are conveniently located in the cab, on the tailgate, and in the bucket of aerial devices. A touch screen displays settings, battery charge, system statistics such as gallons of fuel saved, run time, and other notifications. Caywood explains that the SmartPTO warns operators within about 5% of battery life, ensuring operators charge the battery on time. He says a powered engine automatically disengages the ePTO function so that it doesn’t impact 24-operation in locations with limited plug-in recharging.
“The SmartPTO comes standard with a 14-kWh battery, which we found gets most crews through the normal workday,” Hasegawa says. “In higher-use applications an optional 21-kWh battery is available.”
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