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...]
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Digger Derricks
While many think of bucket trucks when the think of utility trucks, Digger Derricks play an important role in infrastructure and construction. Derricks can create a hole up to 30 inches round and 10 feet deep. Digger derricks can a variety of tasks including: digging holes for replacement telephone and cable poles lifting and setting new poles in place digging out stumps Digging turning screw anchors Depending on the teeth/bits a digger derrick is outfitted with, it should be able to chew through anything from regular soil to solid rock. There are a wide variety of … [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...]