Skyworker Buckets

[woodchux]

We have an opportunity to pick up an older f700 with a Skyworker 1044A boom for just a song and dance. I am not familiar with this bucket and need some feedback about them. Have any of you guys run one of these? Are they safe? I believe that the boom is aluminum covered with fiberglass? Is there anything in particular that needs to be checked out? Any feedback is appreciated.

 

[DDM]

Any skyworker is going to be fairly old.I cant remember when they went out of business but there is a fellow down in GA that sells parts and services them.
We owned a skyworker and never had any problems with it except i didnt like the 3 lever system.As far as parts go i believe there less expensive to work on than the other brands.

 

[Dadatwins]

I believe skyworker went out of business and became Aerial Lift of Conn. Very similiar design and a very versatile boom.

 

[DDM]

Aerial lift copied skyworkers boom from what i understand.Send a PM to sonny on A/S he has a great deal of skyworker knowledge.

 

[DDM]

http://www.arboristsite.com/showpost.php?p=609640&postcount=6

Heres the guy that sells parts.