JCONN
ArboristSite Member
What size bucket trucks do most guys run. I currently rent another guys bucket when I need it, well actually I do some climbing for him in trade, this has been working for me but now I am getting more jobs that would be nice to use a bucket on. I am thinking of buying a truck also for the reasons of with all the other things i have going I am cramming 40-50 hours worth of work in half the time and its starting to catch up. The truck I have been using is an old Asplund truck so prob 50-55 footer forestry bucket. I have never run a rear mount and I understand the benefits but have no experience. I have found some nice trucks around me however they are45 ft trucks with50 ft working hieghts, is this to small. I know it all depends the size trees you do. I am just wondering if in anyones experience with a truck of this size is it more of a hassle or does it get you high enough to get more clearence over obsticles like a house. Does the rear mount help that much that the shorter boom is about the same reach as the forestry truck. Just looking for a little help of what to be looking for.