AN ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE

Hydraulic tools have cut operating costs in many areas. Such tools are self-lubricating and therefore do not require a high degree of maintenance. This has also resulted in savings on parts. Service trucks using hydraulic tools have no need for an air compressor and have extra room for a greater variety of equipment. A maintenance trucks towing capacity is increased by not having to take a compressor. Hydraulic tools are quieter than air tools, and are safer than electrical tools. Hydraulic tools are safe in shops with ignitable gases. Advantages relating to operator efficiency, underwater construction, and shop applications are also noted.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Dun Donnelley Publishing Corporation

  222 South Riverside Plaza
  Chicago, IL  United States  60606
• Publication Date: 1976-6

Media Info

• Features: Photos; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 81-83
• Serial:
  • Highways and Heavy Construction
  • Volume: 119
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: Cahners Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 0362-0506

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Electric power supply; Hydraulic equipment; Maintenance; Noise; Operating costs; Safety; Underwater construction
• Old TRIS Terms: Substitutes
• Subject Areas: Energy; Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00153006
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Jul 19 1977 12:00AM