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1. Some manfuaturers have no issue with electric trucks working out side. Some are made to do so as standard, some with optional features.

2. Outdoor electics are generally limited in lift capacity say 6000 - 6500 lbs at 24" LC. Yes, there are larger capacity electrics units but I would be leary of 8000 - 10,000 lb. cap. units. Just my opinion and experiences in the past. Tiem changes every thing I know but....
  • Posted 24 Mar 2009 07:29
  • By johnr_j
  • joined 3 Jun'06 - 1,446 messages
  • Georgia, United States

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