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Why choose a Pettibone Traverse?
Some equipment manufacturers have a tough task in explaining what’s different about their products. With Pettibone Traverse telehandlers, no such challenge exists, because it really is one-of-a-kind machine.
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TRAVERSING HORIZONTAL BOOM
A feature unique to Traverse telehandlers is a traversing boom carriage that moves loads by traveling horizontally. No other telehandler manufacturer has a current product line with this capability.
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BOOM DESIGN
When lifting thousands of pounds of material, it’s vital that a telehandler has the required strength and stability to do the job safely. Traverse X-Series telehandlers have formed boom plates that provide greater strength while reducing weight.
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PERFORMANCE
Pettibone Traverse has also long been recognized for a hydraulic circuit that delivers exceptional controllability and operating performance.
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VISIBILITY
Traverse’s design provides visibility advantages over other telehandlers as well. While many promote excellent visibility from the cab, that “visibility” doesn’t truly exist once the machine is put into a real working condition.
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RELIABILITY
Easy maintenance and ruggedly built components are hallmarks of Pettibone telehandler design.