3 Types of Under Bridge Equipments

Conducting construction work under the bridge is really a challenging task. Yes, if you are an experienced person and have done such tasks previously then this can be a child’s play for you but every time things may be different.

You may be working in different situations every time. You may need different equipments every time. The question is which equipment will be useful to you in which situation? Various under bridge equipments are available and which one to choose is a thing that needs some thought process.

To reduce your thought process and save your time, we are here with some of the widely used under bridge equipments that can help you with your work. Here, in this blog; we will provide information about three main types of access platforms that are used the most in under bridge works.

Let’s take a look at these:

a) 50’ Underbridge Inspection Unit:

This under bridge equipment is useful in various ways because of its several specifications which are as follows:

• Horizontal Reach : 51’ Vertical
• Downward Reach : 56’ - 63’
• Bucket Capacity : 2 man combined 600 lbs
• 4 Articulating Booms
• 2 Rotating Turrets
• Can clear 11’ obstruction
• It is located at platform, pedestal and remote extension for operating at bridge edge
• It also has audio visual monitor and Cameras for maximum safety
• It comes with automatic transmission without insulation or any outriggers.

So, if you are in need of any Under bridge platform then this is the perfect tool for you.

b) 60’ Under bridge Inspection Unit:

This equipment is also useful in several ways due to its increased reach at various levels such as Vertical Reach, Horizontal reach up to 60.5’ and downward vertical reach 63’ to 70’ with bucket capacity of 3 man combined 600 lbs.

It has a boom style with 4 articulating booms and 2 rotating turrets which can clear 10’ to 11’ obstructions. It is located at platform, pedestal and remote extension to operate at bridge edge. It comes with In-Cab closed Circuit TV that includes Audio and Visual Monitor and Cameras for increased safety.

It has automated and manual transmission. The later one is for Mack Chassis only. 

c) 30’  Under Inspection Unit:

For construction sites where there’s short distance of 30 inches. This equipment is useful especially for working under bridge. The specifications for this product are as follows:

• Vertical Reach : 30’3”
• Horizontal reach : 30’11”
• Vertical Reach Downward up to 40’
• Bucket Capacity 2 man combined 600 lbs
• 4 Articulating Booms
• 2 Rotating Turrets
• Can remove obstructions up to 10’
• Audio Visual Monitor and Cameras for better safety
• It is incompatible with Hi-Rails
• Has Automatic Transmissions

Hope these three main types of Under Bridge Equipments will be useful to you. For more such details about under bridge equipments, you can get in touch with the concerned sellers such as Access Equipments Sales that can provide you proper guidance related to Under Bridge Sales.