Terex Utilities announced new investments to ramp up its equipment installation capacity to keep pace with growing demand. The investment includes the addition of a 60,000-square-foot installation facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The announcement was made during the 2025 Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia.
“Terex Utilities is committed to meeting our customers’ immediate- and long-term needs. We remain focused on our strategic priorities around safety, world-class quality, competitive leadtimes, and innovation,” Eric Kluver, Vice President and General Manager said. “We are investing in all these areas so we can provide the best experience and value to our customers.”
The Waukesha location will add to Terex Utilities’ overall manufacturing footprint. Last year, Terex added installation capabilities in Birmingham, Alabama, and it continues to make investments at its Watertown and Huron, SD manufacturing facilities. “In parallel to adding new installation locations, we continue to maximize the potential of our core South Dakota factories,” Kluver added.
During the drive-thru at EUFMC, Terex Utilities showcased an Optima TC55 bucket on a truck that was equipped with the cutting-edge 3rd Eye® digital platform featuring a 360° camera system with AI technology and Reverse Automatic Braking Technology.
“The system provides drivers with an unmatched level of situational awareness for superior maneuverability and safety,” Dan Brenden, Director of Engineering said. “The truck also features 3rd Eye’s Reverse Automatic Braking Technology, which enhances protection by detecting potential hazards, providing visual and audible alerts, and applying the brakes automatically, without driver intervention.”
“Best of all, the 3rd Eye System is wirelessly connected to the cloud, continuously capturing and storing critical operational data and video, providing fleet managers real-time visibility into driver performance, chassis and body activity, and equipment status,” Brenden added. “These comprehensive insights not only improve safety and reduce liability but also create a detailed event record and help identify coachable opportunities to reinforce safe driving behaviors.”
For those looking for an all-electric solution, Terex showed the latest all-electric bucket truck. “We installed our industry-leading HyPower™ Workforce PTO by Viatec on the Mack MD7 Electric Chassis to deliver a zero-emissions utility truck that can drive farther and haul more cargo,” Brenden said. “Our collaboration with Mack Trucks represents continued movement forward in zero-emissions utility vehicles.” The Mack chassis also featured a 3rd Eye 360° camera system with AI technology.
Terex also showed a Commander C4047 digger derrick with the Flex Pro control option. Flex Pro offers control and radio options that optimize speed and multi-function operation. This next generation of customizable controls displays real-time system feedback, hydraulic pressure readings, screw anchor torque, throttle RPM presets, and diagnostics.
Finally, Terex Utilities displayed the Hollow Kelly Bar, which eliminates the need for a screw anchor adaptor and reduces manual handling, requires less lifting, and increases productivity. “By using the Hollow Kelly Bar from Terex Utilities instead of a traditional locking dog and square bar, digger derrick operators can shave minutes off the process of installing screw anchors,” said Brenden.
For more information, visit https://www.terex.com/utilities.