The machines are mounted on Crane Carrier Corporation (CCC) low cab forward chassis, and will feature radio remote controls for the crane functions.LADWP purchased the units with the primary intent of using the cranes for lifting and hauling. LADWP supplies electric, gas and water service to residents and business in the Los Angeles California area. Effer cranes are distributed throughout the USA by North American Lifting Equipment (NALE), Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. NALE has numerous dealers that are placed in strategic locations in the USA offering sales, service, repairs and parts for Effer cranes. The Southern California dealer is Terex Utilities, located in Fontana California, where Boardman is the Account Manager. Terex Utilities is the servicing Effer dealer for LADWP. Richard Boardman, Terex Utilities Account Manager, worked closely with LADWP engineers in the design phase for the unit to ensure that the machines would meet the Department operating needs. “We met with the user group making sure our client was getting everything that they needed to do their job. I believe we have achieved that goal”.