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EquipmentWorld.com | April 2015 77 you to use a driver without a commer- cial driver's license (CDL), he says. Lifecycle costs factor into many contractors' decisions, says Heffron. "They want a product that's going to last for their planned usage and en- vironment and still have value when it's time to replace it." And spec'ing a truck that a mechanic will enjoy spending his days in is also increas- ingly important, he says. This helps companies attract and retain quali- fi ed people. Improved crane systems Customers are asking for a stron- ger fl eet management approach to crane control systems and diag- nostics, says Davison. This re- quires more advanced diagnostic and operator feedback, he says. Operators want to know more about what their lifting is doing and how the equipment is per- forming, he says. Longer reach cranes are also becoming a staple of the customer's needs, says Heffron, as well as cranes that operate with wireless controls. DEF storage Our experts gave different answers to the question of storing diesel ex- haust fl uid (DEF) on service trucks. Some are seeing it. Some are not. On mechanics trucks, DEF storage seems to be rare, but on the larger lube and fuel/lube trucks, more con- tractors are request- ing it. "DEF has become a common product to carry on our lube trucks now that much of the equip- ment being serviced is equipped with those systems," says Wibben. He also notes that the fl uid presents challenges and requires spe- cialized equipment in that it is corrosive and has the potential to freeze in cold tem- peratures. That means stainless steel components and heating systems to keep the fl uid from freezing. Since many equipment manufactur- ers size their DEF tanks to be refi lled every time you refi ll with diesel fuel, DEF storage is becoming increasingly prevalent on fuel trucks. I Need Maximum Reliability I Need Maximum Reliability • Provides up to 85 CFM at 150 PSI • Direct Drive System, Eliminates Belts and Pulleys • Operates Up To 90 lb. Jackhammer and 1" Impact Wrench • Built-in Heavy Duty Hydraulic Oil Cooler • Innovative Vanair Air End Technology • Available in 12V and 24V DC • Universal Mounting Pattern 800-526-8817 | vanair.com New Hydraulic Driven Air Compressor with Enhanced Cooling Capability Maintainer's FF222 2-ton service truck is powered by compressed natural gas.