boom cable damage

[Vendetti]

I'm starting a new biz. I'm looking at a International forestry package truck for $7500 I suspect the seller will take $7000. The truck looks to be in great shape. The seller said the only thing wrong with it is the boom cable. Can anyone tell me if this is a expensive fix or should I move on to another truck?

Thanx for your help.

 

[lawson's tree s]

what year truck, and who makes the boom? could get costly trying to locate parts and installing cables. when was the last time is was certified? i would find out the maker and call the headquarters sometimes the might have a mechanic nearby that can look it over. good luck

 

[ducaticorse]

I'm starting a new biz. I'm looking at a International forestry package truck for $7500 I suspect the seller will take $7000. The truck looks to be in great shape. The seller said the only thing wrong with it is the boom cable. Can anyone tell me if this is a expensive fix or should I move on to another truck?

Thanx for your help.

What Lawson said. Some of those boom cables are 5 grand, plus you have to find someone to work with them. Most companies won't fix them after a certain mfg year due to liability issues. I'm in MA, if you want some help, I'd be happy to.

 

[Vendetti]

5 grand is a lot and not in my budget. I think the seller may have bought the truck in aution. So I think I'm going to pass on that one. The other truck is a 1980 GMC 6500 series with a 55' Asplundha boom, flat beck, two year old 350 gas engine with 5 speed trani. It's under CDL and has hydraulic brakes. I think this may be my best bet.

Thanks for the advise

 

[Mikecutstrees]

Keep looking. People know better on here than me but I don't think asplundh booms are easy to get parts for etc. Make sure what ever you buy has been inspected (The boom). A 22 year old truck may be pretty worn so be very careful. What is your budget if you don't mind me asking? Repairs can quickly eat up any money you "Save" on a cheaper truck. There are a lot of excellent deals out there right now. Good Luck.... Mike

 

[Mikecutstrees]

P.S. Bucket trucks in excellent shape DO NOT SELL FOR $7,500......

Mike

 

[ducaticorse]

P.S. Bucket trucks in excellent shape DO NOT SELL FOR $7,500......

Mike

Agreed

 

[ducaticorse]

5 grand is a lot and not in my budget. I think the seller may have bought the truck in aution. So I think I'm going to pass on that one. The other truck is a 1980 GMC 6500 series with a 55' Asplundha boom, flat beck, two year old 350 gas engine with 5 speed trani. It's under CDL and has hydraulic brakes. I think this may be my best bet.

Thanks for the advise

Where are you sourcing the trucks? 1980 is old bro. What year is the boom? Any idea?

 

[tomtrees58]

55' Asplundh boom, you cant get parts for it after 20 years you have to destroy it

 

[ducaticorse]

55' asplundh boom, you cant get parts for it after 20 years you have to destroy it

sweet!

 

[Vendetti]

My budget is about $8000. I've been looking on craigslist, ebay and drive bys for mounths trying to get the most truck for my money. I am looking at the GMC truck on Monday as well as two others. I'll have to e-mail the seller about the year of the boom.The seller is selling all his equipment because his knees gave out and he can no longer do the work. Ducati look at craigslist new haven conn. 1986 GMC high ranger 55' boom maybe parts are easyer to buy.

P.S. Let me know where those excellent dealers are in the New Egland area.

 

[lawson's tree s]

1980 asplundh boom would be a lr2 50 ft most of them have been cut up asplundh sold out to altec for liability reasons. i wouldn't truck my life on a 20 year boom or a 8,000 lift but thats just the way i am. sometimes its better not to rush into things sit back and save grt a truck that has been certified and take someone with you that knows about booms, turrets etc alot to check over on a bucket. a lr 3 would be a 55 ft boom they are still using them they are pretty soild..

 

[Vendetti]

My other option is a rear mounted Skyworker 50' working height, pony motor, tool boxes, cab protection. Mounted on an '85 International 466 diesel 1600, 25,000 gvw, Complete new brake system, rotors, pads, calipers, wheel bearings, good rubber all roung, new injector pump, glow plugs, exciter. A good working unit.

Any comments welcome.

 

[ropensaddle]

I work out of an 89 ford f 800 with a hi ranger boom! You can find parts for them with some searching. They are good booms but you have critical inspection points to check find a good boom mechanic and check it out so you know what needs replaced. I fly mine it is not 100% but I have good knowledge of these booms the minors and majors so far only minors on mine. By that I mean the things wrong won't lead to a catastrophic event.

 

[ducaticorse]

My budget is about $8000. I've been looking on craigslist, ebay and drive bys for mounths trying to get the most truck for my money. I am looking at the GMC truck on Monday as well as two others. I'll have to e-mail the seller about the year of the boom.The seller is selling all his equipment because his knees gave out and he can no longer do the work. Ducati look at craigslist new haven conn. 1986 GMC high ranger 55' boom maybe parts are easyer to buy.

P.S. Let me know where those excellent dealers are in the New Egland area.

No dealers will be able to help you with a budget of 8 grand. I'd try my best to think about waitng a few more years and saving, or securing financing ffrom a family member. The wrost thing in the world is to blow all your money on a junk only to have it sit in your yard and rust because you can't afford to fix it. My advice is to hold off and save, or secure additional financing. You can find a decent unit for 14k IT'LL BE A CDL THOUGH.

 

[Vendetti]

1980 asplundh boom would be a lr2 50 ft most of them have been cut up asplundh sold out to altec for liability reasons. i wouldn't truck my life on a 20 year boom or a 8,000 lift but thats just the way i am. sometimes its better not to rush into things sit back and save grt a truck that has been certified and take someone with you that knows about booms, turrets etc alot to check over on a bucket. a lr 3 would be a 55 ft boom they are still using them they are pretty soild..

So I need to find out if the boom on the 1980 GMC is a lr 3 55' and not a lr 2 50' boom .
I plan on running this truck for one maybe two years and up grading to a newer more reliable truck.

 

[ducaticorse]

So I need to find out if the boom on the 1980 GMC is a lr 3 55' and not a lr 2 50' boom .

Would be slightly odd that an lr3 would be mounted to an 1980 chassis, but wierder things have happened.. If he doesn't know what it is, post a pic here, and we'll tell ya.

 

[Vendetti]

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Would be slightly odd that an lr3 would be mounted to an 1980 chassis, but wierder things have happened.. If he doesn't know what it is, post a pic here, and we'll tell ya.

 

[Vendetti]

View attachment 168492This is the Skyworker. 50' boom

 

[Vendetti]

View attachment 168494View attachment 168495!(1986 GMC High Ranger 55' boom for $5500.