Bucket trucks are remarkably reliable and long-lasting. Replacement parts, both new and aftermarket, are available for units that have been operating since the 60’s and 70’s. For that reason, there is a tendency to jump in the bucket truck in the morning and fire it up not thinking about what the operation manual says. The ANSI aerial platform standards group understands that there are bucket trucks on the road from all eras and for that reason and others, they provides criteria to help manufacturers, operators, owners, regulators and other stakeholders ensure that bucket trucks are … [Read more...]
“Boom” Market for Bucket Trucks
According to Global Market Insights, Inc., the bucket truck industry is projected to grow in the next couple of years, both in the United States and internationally. There are many factors that are spurring demand for bucket trucks - global growth as well as government and corporate responsiveness to cleanup efforts after major storms. A number of key sectors are benefiting -- utilities, telecommunications, tree-trimmers, and construction to name a few. Insulated trucks are gaining importance because they offer safety from electrocution when working near electrical power lines. Units … [Read more...]
National Love a Tree Day
Did you know that there is an annual event to celebrate trees ... and rightfully so! In an odd way, we humans have a close relationship with trees. Where we breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide, trees basically take in carbon dioxide and release oxygen. We know -- it’s a little more complicated than that with the photosynthesis thing that trees do. But we clearly need each other! Each year on May 16th we celebrate trees and all that they mean to us. We at Utility Equipment Parts would like to honor our tree-trimmer friends as we acknowledge this year's National Love a … [Read more...]
Happy Lineman Day!
The UEP Guys express our appreciation to the dedicated men and women who work so hard for us every day. Thank you for helping to keep the lights on and everything else you do to keep things working and tidy! :-) Contact Utility Equipment Parts (UEP) today for any parts and accessories for your bucket truck, digger derrick or crane. The UEP Guys … [Read more...]
Accessorizing Your Bucket Truck – Part II Brace Yourself!
We wrote recently about ways to accessorize your bucket truck – bucket covers and tool trays to name a couple (see blog titled Accessorizing Your Bucket Truck - Part I). You also might want to see about a thigh brace that provides leg support. Working in your bucket can be tough on your back. The thigh brace helps to relieve back strain by giving you something to lean against. In other words, the thigh brace is a cost-effective alternative that provides the same benefit as the more expense toe-space design some buckets have. Either option achieves the same end-result which is to relieve … [Read more...]