EXTENDO 944X
EXTENDO 944X Featuring several next gen optimizations, the Extendo 944X telehandler is powered by a standard
The Cary-Lift 254i provides exceptional power and maneuverability to move loads more effectively than articulated loaders, both in pipeyards and on rough terrain jobsites.
Pettibone's new Extendo 1044X telehandler is a value-driven machine that is designed to offer ample lifting power and stability without the need for outriggers. This significantly reduces maintenance requirements and improves setup speeds for operators in construction and rental applications.
In 2024, Pettibone celebrated the 75th anniversary of their Cary-Lift, the world's first forward-reaching, rough-terrain material handler. Check out this vintage promotional film touting the machine in its early years!
In 1949, Phil LaTendresse invented the Cary-Lift, the world's first forward-reaching, rough-terrain material handler. To this day, it remains the industry's best machine solution for pipe and pole handling, designed with overhead lift arms to provide superior visibility and a solid-steel frame for greater stability.
Pettibone has been producing telehandlers for 50+ years, and we continue to elevate the standard in our X-Series machines today. Thank you to JL Schwieters for capturing this footage of our Extendo and Traverse telescopic handlers on the job.
The Pettibone Traverse is the only telehandler in the industry with a traversing boom carriage that can slide forward along the machine frame. This allows the operator to safely land a load without having to perform multiple boom functions.
Pettibone has expanded its X-Series lineup, adding two new 15,000-pound-capacity telehandlers to deliver increased load capacity on building sites, highway construction and pipe handling applications.
Pettibone’s X-Series telehandler lineup is moving to the Next Level…with the addition of two new 15,000-pound-capacity Extendo telehandlers. The increased lifting power makes the machines ideal for highway construction and pipe yard applications, in addition to providing more load capacity on traditional building sites.
Pettibone Extendo and Traverse X-Series telehandlers don’t just show up for work. They keep on working, day after day, year after year – thanks to durable components and an easy-service design to maximize uptime even in tough conditions.
Pettibone/Traverse Lift, LLC is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Pettibone Model 88 Extendo, believed to be the first telescopic handler ever produced. Developed in the late 1960s, the first Model 88 Extendo unit was completed and delivered in early 1970, as documented by the original bill of sale from March 24, 1970.
Northern Plains Trucking relies on the Pettibone Cary-Lift to safely and efficiently unload rail car deliveries of heavy pipe. The company’s rail spur supervisor for the pipe yard talks about the machine’s benefits, including its ability to unload gondola cars without putting personnel at risk.
Steve Hopkins is a sales/territory manager for Welch Equipment Company, a dealer in the Southwest that carries the Pettibone Cary-Lift, Extendo and Traverse lines. Strong dealerships play a strategic role with Pettibone. We are committed to partnering with our dealers to strengthen our brand across the world.
John Gunderson is the managing owner of Landmark Equipment, a Portland, Oregon-based dealer that has carried the Pettibone Cary-Lift line for more than 30 years, and now carries Extendo and Traverse telehandlers.
Tim Soell is a sales manager for Highlift Equipment in Ohio, which has carried the Pettibone Extendo and Traverse lines since 2017. Strong dealerships play a strategic role with Pettibone.
Dwight Hurst is the owner of PowerPro Equipment in Pennsylvania, which has carried Pettibone equipment since 1970, including the Cary-Lift, Extendo and Traverse lines. Strong dealerships play a strategic role with Pettibone.
Soderberg Masonry uses the Pettibone Traverse T944X telehandler for a variety of material handling tasks on masonry jobs. Soderberg's superintendent talks about the machine's horizontal traversing boom, smooth hydraulic controls, and exceptional capacity.
Rami Touma is the president of CECA Supply & Services Inc., a Houston-based exports company that has carried the Pettibone Cary-Lift line since 2008. Strong dealerships play a strategic role with Pettibone.
The Pettibone Speed Swing can be equipped with a wide range of attachments, ensuring optimal productivity for right-of-way maintenance and other tasks on the rails.