Must haves in a bucket truck

[lone wolf]

Plan B might be to buy a decent used crane dirt cheap if possible.

Other construction equipment maybe. With so many companies not doing much work these days, There might be some deals out there.

I wouldn't buy nothing in a recession with an election soon and war drums beating!But what do I know there may not be enough work to pay for it.

 

[Kapriel]

I'm sorry Kpop. I hi-Jacked your thread. :msp_sad:

Didn't mean to. Kap

 

[kpop]

I have an old Asplundh chip truck now and an old Vermeer 1230 Chipper. A Bucket truck with the forestry package and another chipper would be a nice setup, esp when a storm blows through and there is a lot of cleanup. Most have 11ft chip box, not sure if they make much bigger with a boom as well.

 

[lone wolf]

I have an old Asplundh chip truck now and an old Vermeer 1230 Chipper. A Bucket truck with the forestry package and another chipper would be a nice setup, esp when a storm blows through and there is a lot of cleanup. Most have 11ft chip box, not sure if they make much bigger with a boom as well.

Yup those forestry units sure are effective lot of guys think you get so much closer to the tree with a rear mount but it ain't that much really.

 

[Kapriel]

I wouldn't buy nothing in a recession with an election soon and war drums beating!But what do I know there may not be enough work to pay for it.

Boy you read my mind.....

The war drums are beating ! And America can go either way. I have no idea what to do other than vote my way out of bondage !

 

[kpop]

We have managed to stay busy here, a used bucket truck is a lot less $ than the spiderlift we have and would also prolong the life of the spiderlift by a few years.

 

[lone wolf]

We have managed to stay busy here, a used bucket truck is a lot less $ than the spiderlift we have and would also prolong the life of the spiderlift by a few years.

Whats a clean used one worth 25-40 K?

 

[kpop]

Yup those forestry units sure are effective lot of guys think you get so much closer to the tree with a rear mount but it ain't that much really.

One problem with the spiderlift is we have an extra truck (and employee) to pull it and with gas prices going up, it would be nice to consolidate the rig

 

[kpop]

Whats a clean used one worth 25-40 K?

The ones out of IL on are about 35-40

 

[kpop]

Good advice on the Pony motor. I wonder if those could be added on later or are you stuck as they come.

 

[lone wolf]

Good advice on the Pony motor. I wonder if those could be added on later or are you stuck as they come.

Could add it yup!Be costly that way though.Nothing like a pony motor when your 50 feet up and you run out of diesel or stall or something happens.

 

[superjunior]

you guys are missing my point by a hair...

 

[a_lopa]

Best condition and what is going to cover most of your bases workwise.

having a 40'telescopic and a 75' will cover alot of tree work.plug ins for a hydraulic saw.

 

[kpop]

you guys are missing my point by a hair...

Got ya, I have had to climb down out of a bucket a couple times...

 

[lone wolf]

Got ya, I have had to climb down out of a bucket a couple times...

You mean come down on a rope while wearing a harness right?

 

[Kapriel]

I don't think so..... the other way I'm guessing. :msp_unsure:

 

[kpop]

You mean come down on a rope while wearing a harness right?

Well not the first time, I know better now... CTSP :smile2:
By the way I am new to using the forum, any reason my screen doesnt refresh, I only see your new posts when I get an email alert and come in from there.

 

[Kapriel]

Note to self ...... always extra rope in bucket. A harness wouldn't be bad either. :msp_tongue:

 

[kpop]

Exactly

 

[superjunior]

Plan B might be to buy a decent used crane dirt cheap if possible.

..and with no climbing experience what exactly would you plan on doing with that?

A certified boom inspection and dielectric test and all recalled parts on the boom replaced and up to date!

missing my point wolfy..