I recently purchased a small lift / cherry picker (21 ft working height) for a good deal. The previous owner had no idea how old it was, but some investigation would lead me to believe its over 20 years old. Appears to have spent its entire life stored in a garage (just barely fits inside mine, few inches of clearance). Seems to be in great condition considering its age. Has an actual full size bucket, not the more common cage. Just telescopes straight up and down. Has 4 outriggers. Just picked it up this weekend and used it on one job already. Really handy for quick trims, obviously smaller trees. Figure 21 ft work height and a 10ft polesaw can reach most everything on a small tree without climbing. Its also handy to move up and down so quickly. This is my first lift, and I could already see how being able to boom around woulda been handy haha. Its also able to fit through small gates. Anyone else use small portable lifts?
The hydraulic system appears to need no maintenance. The previous owner who had the unit did nothing during the 5 years he owned it. He said he was told it was a closed system and needed nothing. I finally was able to dig up manuals for this machine online, and they appear to support that. The only thing stated is to change hydraulic fluid if it is unusually dark but otherwise do nothing. They do not, however, explain how one would drain existing fluid in the system. Any maintenance ideas? Its been well greased it seems.
Jim
The hydraulic system appears to need no maintenance. The previous owner who had the unit did nothing during the 5 years he owned it. He said he was told it was a closed system and needed nothing. I finally was able to dig up manuals for this machine online, and they appear to support that. The only thing stated is to change hydraulic fluid if it is unusually dark but otherwise do nothing. They do not, however, explain how one would drain existing fluid in the system. Any maintenance ideas? Its been well greased it seems.
Jim
