The history of Hi-Ranger bucket Trucks, also known as "the Cadillac of bucket trucks" shows their ability to innovate from the very beginning. Did you know that Hi-Ranger invented the bucket truck joystick (or pistol grip) just a couple decades before kids began moving Mario and Luigi from room to room with their Play Station joysticks. The story of the truck's pistol grip, shows why they have one of the best and long-lived reputation in the utility equipment industry. In the mid 1950's, Lester Myers worked at the Mobile Aerial Towers plant in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. This plant was the … [Read more...]
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We offer parts & accessories such as Augers and Tooling Buckets and liners Winch Ropes anuals Tiiger Pole Pulers Outrigger Pads for Hi-Ranger, Terex Telelect, Holan, JLG Industries, National Crane, Teco, Reach All, Lift All, Versalift, Altec, Elliott Crane, and IMT Crane. In addition, we carry Pengo augers, Tiiger pole pullers & DICA outrigger pads. Utility Equipment Parts can also get you the little tools and accessories that make a big difference in utility work — bucket covers, aerial aprons, tool buckets, winch ropes, tow ropes, hooks, stanchions and … [Read more...]
Fiberglass Buckets From Scratch
Fiberglass can be used along with resin (plastic) to create a strong and light composite structure. What most people call fiberglass is properly referred to as Fiber Reinforced Plastic (FRP). One of the earliest uses of FRP was by the United States military in WWII -- making helmet liners (see picture below). After the war, returning GIs began experimenting with the material in the form of car bodies and boat hulls. Because so little was known about the strength of FRP in those years most of those items were "overbuilt." Boat hulls and car bodies made in the 50s and 60s are still around … [Read more...]
Manufacturers Represented
Listed below is a selection of the manufacturers represented with a range of parts are offered by Utility Equipment Parts, LLC. In addition to brands like DICA, Pengo and Hi-Ranger, the UEP Guys sell aftermarket parts such as bucket liners, replacement buckets. These aftermarket replacements are compatible with many of the manufacturers' equipment listed on this page. At UEP we are proud to be able to deliver to you the vitally critical parts, tools and accessories that make a big difference in your work and keep you safe. No matter whether you are working on utility lines with … [Read more...]
Repairing Your Fiberglass Bucket
Has your fiberglass bucket turned gray from the grease and dirt, or yellow from the gel-coat aging process? Buckets can be professionally refurbished and look like new again. If there is only minor damage, maybe all your bucket needs is a fiberglass patch or two. Let’s discuss the pros and cons. The refurbishing process begins with completely sanding off the old gel-coat layer, exposing the fiberglass. Cracks and gouges are cut out and replaced with new fiberglass. The patches are sanded down to match the thickness of the bucket, and the final step is to spray the entire bucket with … [Read more...]