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...]
Utility Truck Hydraulics
We were looking at activity on our website and discovered that lots of you are looking for information about hydraulics. Since hydraulic power is key to a number of pieces of utility equipment work: Tiiger Pole Pullers and Cubes Bucket Truck Booms Digger Derricks we thought we would gather some of our best resources into a single place. Read on to learn more about utility equipment hydraulics, parts, and maintenance. Bucket Trucks Bucket trucks have an extendable boom and a bucket (large enough to hold a person) attached at the end. The boom is raised and lowered and/or … [Read more...]
To Buy (or Build) a Bucket Truck … That is the Question?
Bucket trucks are an important part of many businesses including: tree trimmers foresters sign companies utility companies. So it’s important to find the bucket truck that’s right for you. Many companies sell new and used bucket trucks. Here’s a short list of the most popular brands. Hi-Ranger (which is now owned by Terex) Altec Teco Holan Reach All Versalift Which Truck Will You Buy? When buying a bucket truck, there are many options to consider – new, used, articulating boom, telescoping boom. You will want to consider how high you will need the … [Read more...]
V is for the Versatile Versalift Bucket Trucks
Versalift, a Time Manufacturing company, is a well-known brand in the utility truck business. Established in 1965, Versalift may be best known for bucket trucks, but they also make: aerial lifts bridge inspection vehicles cable placers digger derricks One of the keys to Versalift's success is that they were the first to make the articulated telescopic bucket truck – in 1980. Versalift also manufactures over-center units and insulated bucket trucks for crews working near electrical lines. As you might expect, Versalift bucket trucks come in a variety of sizes and can handle … [Read more...]