Terex TB42 Boom Lift Detailed Overview

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Basic Specifications

• Maximum Working Height: 49 feet 6 inches (15.09 meters)
  
• Maximum Platform Height: 43 feet 6 inches (13.26 meters)
  
• Stowed Height: 7 feet 1 inch (2.16 meters)
  
• Overall Length (stowed): 25 feet 10.75 inches (7.89 meters)
  
• Width: 7 feet 11 inches (2.41 meters)
  
• Platform Dimensions:
  • 6 ft platform: 72 in x 36 in x 44 in (1.8 x 0.91 x 1.12 meters)
    
  • 8 ft platform: 96 in x 36 in x 44 in (2.4 x 0.91 x 1.12 meters)
    
• Horizontal Reach: 37 feet (11.27 meters)
  
• Boom Angle: -160° to +75° above horizontal plane
  
• Maximum Platform Capacity (including occupants):
  • 6 ft platform: 650 lbs (295 kg)
    
• Rated Number of Occupants: 2
  

Mobility and Performance

• Wheelbase: 8 feet (2.44 meters)
  
• Wheel Track: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
  
• Tailswing: 33 inches (0.84 meters)
  
• Turret Rotation: 360° continuous
  
• Turning Radius: 16 feet (4.9 meters)
  
• Maximum Travel Speed: 3.0 mph (4.83 km/h)
  
• Gradeability:
  • Two-wheel drive: 25% (14°)
    
  • Four-wheel drive: 50% (27°)
    

Power and Hydraulic Systems

• Power Source (standard): Ford LRG-425 engine, 62 hp (46.2 kW), water-cooled gasoline engine
  
• Optional Power Sources:
  • Deutz F3L1011, 40.8 hp (30.0 kW), air-cooled diesel engine
    
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 25 gallons (94.6 liters)
  
• Hydraulic System: Load sensing and pressure compensating with maximum operating pressure of 2,500 psi (172 bar)
  
• Hydraulic Reservoir Capacity: 38 gallons (144 liters)
  

Tires and Ground Clearance

• Tire Size: 12 x 16.5, 8 P.R. monofilled tires
  
• Ground Clearance: 10.5 inches (0.26 meters)
  
• Rated Wheel Load: 7,350 lbs (3,334 kg)
  
• Maximum Concentrated Wheel Pressure: 170 psi (11.95 kg/cm²)
  

Environmental and Safety Ratings

• Wind Speed Rating: 25 mph (40.23 km/h), approximately 60 Beaufort scale
  
• Platform Capacity and safety exceed typical worksite standards, accommodating two occupants comfortably
  
• Designed with articulated boom and turret for enhanced worksite flexibility
  

Terminology Explanation

• Load Sensing Hydraulic System: A system that adjusts hydraulic flow and pressure based on load demand, improving efficiency.
  
• Gradeability: Ability of a machine to operate on slopes, expressed as percentage or degrees.
  
• Travel Speed: Maximum speed of machine movement during operation or transit.
  
• Turret Rotation: The ability of the boom lift platform to rotate 360 degrees continuously, enhancing maneuverability.
  
• Fuel Tank Capacity: The maximum volume of fuel the machine can hold, related to operating time before refueling.
  

Practical Applications and User Experience
The Terex TB42 is widely favored for construction, maintenance, and industrial applications requiring elevated work platforms with significant height and reach. Operators praise its combination of compact stowed dimensions with impressive vertical and horizontal reach, making it ideal for tight urban sites and complex industrial environments.
One maintenance supervisor shared how the TB42’s reliable hydraulic system and manageable travel speed greatly reduce downtime and improve site safety. Another case highlighted its efficient fuel consumption relative to operation time, offering cost savings for contractors.
Summary
The Terex TB42 boom lift offers excellent working height and platform capacity packed into a compact chassis with strong hydraulic systems and maneuverability. Its robust design and reliable powertrains suit various industrial applications needing safe and efficient elevated access. Proper maintenance of hydraulic and power systems ensures long service life and optimal performance on demanding job sites.