A Versalift digger derrick is a good example of highly specialized hydraulic equipment that is used in the utility and telecommunications industries. Digger derricks are used to dig holes, set poles and handle an assortment of materials. They are especially valuable in construction of new networks, and in replacing infrastructure damaged by inclement weather or disaster. Digger Derricks are frequently utilized by the electric power distribution, electric power transmission and telecommunications industries to build and repair networks of overhead infrastructure.