How to Get Your Truck Ready for Winter: 5 Parts You Need

When the temperatures outside are dropping, but your workload is not, make sure to order all the parts needed to keep your unit running efficiently at the job site this winter. Altec recommends keeping these five parts on hand during cold weather months to maximize your productivity—and warmth.

PN: 750-40039 – Tailshelf Tool Circuit Mounted Warming Kit

This orifice style warming kit features a non-conductive hose, allowing for platform usage. This kit recirculates oil to help it reach optimal viscosity so you can operate quicker more quickly in the cold.

 PN: 900090084 – “Glacial Blue” Hydraulic Oil

When hydraulic oil thickens in cold weather, boom operation can be slower and pumps have to work harder. This lower viscosity hydraulic oil is designed to operate in cold weather climates and can replace traditional fluid for the winter.

PN: 099-00016 – “Aircraft” Hydraulic Fluid

Aircraft hydraulic fluid can go into traditional oil for better operation in extreme cold climates.

 PN 970045643 – Peel and Stick Temperature Gauge

This peel and stick temperature gauge can be applied directly to the reservoir and gives a quick color-coded indication of the temperature of the oil in the reservoir. These gauges are cost effective and easy to use.

PN: 704-90289 350W – 110V Platform Heater Kit

Stay warm in the platform of any non-insulating unit with 110VAC at the boom tip. This easy-to-mount heater kit includes mounting hardware and instructions.

About Altec Parts

Altec Parts is ready and able to serve your new and replacement parts needs. As the only authorized dealer of genuine Altec replacement parts, you can be assured that you will receive parts that meet the required Altec Quality and Engineering standards. All of these items can be ordered through an experienced parts representative at 1-877-GO ALTEC. Altec’s parts team answers the phone on an average of 10 seconds and is your go-to source for the parts you need to get the job done. Many parts will ship the same day from one of our regional warehouses, so you get the parts you need quickly. For registered users, parts can also be ordered online 24/7 through Altec Connect.