Case Study: Transport, Figure-8 and Payout in a Single Unit Solution

As fiber expansion projects continued growing across residential areas, one Kansas-based contractor began running into challenges with larger flatbed trucks and reel carriers. Maneuvering oversized equipment into tight job sites created operational inefficiencies, required additional crew support and increased reliance on CDL drivers.

After introducing PTR Hydrabed Reel Loaders into the fleet through a trial rental, the company quickly identified opportunities to streamline fiber deployment operations. The compact units provided a single-unit solution capable of transporting reels, facilitating figure-8ing and supporting material handling across active job sites.

By integrating Reel Loaders into daily operations, the company improved maneuverability in residential areas, reduced manual labor requirements and accelerated project timelines while supporting continued growth across telecommunications projects.

Key Outcomes:

• Reduced figure-8 labor requirements from three crew members to one crew member
• Reduced fiber payout time from two hours to five minutes
• Consolidated transport, payout and figure-8ing into a single-unit solution
• Expanded long-term fleet adoption to 10 Reel Loaders across operations

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