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A-frame reel stands: the trailer load reels this way saves the
of the reel stands provides reel stands being bolt on; they
is equipped with three bolt-
on reel stands. The design
accessibility for the operators
to load cable reels by use of
a forklift vs. loading with a
boom truck. The versatility to
operator time and reduces
safety risks. A bonus with the
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Custom air tank: the large air
tank is located in the hitch
with a pressure gauge, shut
off valve, and airline for the
can be moved when there is
operation of the air brake
a need to adjust the tongue
system. “It is common for
load, ensuring proper weight
the Cooperative to deliver
distribution when towing.
the reel trailer to job sites
loaded with cable so that the
contractors can start boring
the cable underground before
the Cooperative’s Crew is
needed on site. However,
where the trailer is left on the
job site isn’t always where
the contractor needs it to be
for the boring and without
an air brake equipped truck
moving the trailer would be
more like dragging the trailer,”
said the Operations Manager.
The air tank feature provides
the necessary air pressure
for operation of the air brake
system allowing the trailer
to be moved to the needed
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location on the job site.
Catwalk: As with the majority
of electric cooperatives, the
spring and fall of the year are
the coop’s busiest times. With
these times of year comes a
variance of weather extremes,
especially in Minnesota. It
is not out of the ordinary to
have ice and snow in late
May or in early October. The
varying weather and working
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conditions played a strong