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20 March 2008

Man & Material Lift Engineering has recently added its TZ501 50–foot trailer–mounted unit to its line of electrically insulated manlifts. The machine, which is a modified Genie trailer, has an electrical insulation package rated to ANSI 46kV category C, and gives protection for electrical system maintenance workers. The trailer has a 55 1/2 foot working height and 29 feet of horizontal reach. It has a 300 pound lift capacity. Other features include radio remote control and a 6 inch fiberglass fixed jib. The unit also features a sealed battery and non–conductive fire hoses. The 24 inch by 24 inch platform has a rotation of 160 degrees and is made of fiberglass.

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