Pettibone Telehandlers

Construction Equipment - June 1, 2006

Larry Stewart
Executive Editor

Standard GPS Tracking

Pettibone's Equipment Management System includes a contract with Qualcomm that makes the GlobalTRACS GPS-based service standard equipment. GlobalTRACS transmits vital machine information to a data center accessible via the Internet. The system locates machines in the field, tracks utilization, monitors unauthorized use, reports theft and records maintenance history.

Number of models: 10

Product-line features: Pettibone partnered with Carraro to develop the Carraro 26.43 Ackerman-corrected axle to reduce tire wear and improve fuel efficiency. Pettibone also developed Constant Pressure Compensated Hydraulics — a pilot-operated system that the company says eliminates hesitation inherent in load-sensing systems.