From time to time a customer will ask us for help with a mechanical/hydraulic issue … mostly for bucket trucks, but also for digger derricks. For that type of call we open the unit’s manual and turn to the utility vehicle manual as our main troubleshooting guide. We want to take this opportunity … [Read more...]
What Solenoid Valves & Football Have In Common?
Solenoid valves are kinda like offensive linemen on a football team – sometimes underappreciated, and not noticed until something bad happens. A solenoid valve is a valve that is controlled by an electric current through a solenoid … I know, you’re saying, “No kidding.” The solenoid was invented … [Read more...]
You Will “DIG” Power-Installed Screw Anchors
Once upon a time digging holes required way too much effort. Have you seen the old TV westerns where the Cartwrights and Barkleys sweated digging holes for fence posts? Well, I guess we’re showing our age?! The Barkleys became experts at soil conditions, equipment needed, and capacity … [Read more...]
Rebuilding Your Control Valve
Bucket trucks are engineering marvels – electrical and hydraulic specimens. There are working bucket trucks out there that are 45-50 years old, built back when Sgt. Pepper and Ziggy Stardust were popular. We opted not to include the Ziggy album cover – not quite as fun as Sgt. Pepper’s. But, … [Read more...]
History of Hi-Ranger Bucket Trucks
Did you know the Hi Ranger joystick, aka the "pistol grip" has been used on bucket trucks long before kids began moving Mario and Luigi from room to room with Play Station controllers? Known as "the Cadillac of bucket trucks," the story of Hi-Ranger bucket trucks demonstrates their ability to … [Read more...]
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