Product Manager . Other features aid setup procedures . For example , sag lights illuminate if the outriggers are not in the stowed position ; Brigade Backeye 360 is a camera system providing 360-degree view of the truck from inside the cab ; and Crossfire is a system that equalizes inner and outer tire pressures on dual tire trucks .
Demos of New Products In addition to the Optima HR55 equipped with popular options , three new products were included in the demos .
The General 65 MAX , introduced in June 2021 , is the strongest digger derrick in the transmission market . It boasts greater capacities through all boom angles , but especially in the work zone for digging and lifting at low boom angles . The General 65 MAX will be equipped with the new Extreme Duty Digger Auger , available for dirt or rock conditions .
The TL48 Telescopic Aerial Device , released in April 2021 , features industry leading side reach and material handling capacity . It achieves 53 ft working height on a Super-Duty class vehicle , while maintaining vehicle payload and jib capacity to get the job done . It will be equipped with SmartPTO , a simple and reliable idle reduction option , which increases fuel savings , and minimizes noise and air pollution by utilizing stored plug in electric power to operate the equipment .
The Genie Z-45 Substation Utility Boom ( SUB ), introduced to market in January 2021 , is like no other device available for power substation applications . Purpose-built , it provides insulation and maneuverability for en-
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