Weather is something we cannot ignore in the bucket truck business. Tree trimmers get busy when high winds knock down trees, and utility companies respond when weather-caused emergencies occur. And now another hurricane season (June – November) is upon us. It doesn’t seem like that long ago that we … [Read more...]
History of Digger Derricks – Part II
Modern Digger Derrick If you had a chance to read History of Digger Derricks, Part 1, you know that a digger derrick is essentially a mobile machine with a digger derrick mounted on a truck chassis. It is extremely large due to the physical dimensions and heavy weight of the attached boom pedestal … [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 … [Read more...]
Hydraulic Fluid 101
Actually, we should have named our blog Hydraulic Fluid 5606 since bucket truck manufacturers recommend fluids that comply with Mil spec 5606. It’s all about the viscosity – it’s low-viscosity aviation hydraulic fluid. Technically speaking, Mil-H-5606 is a U.S. specification for hydraulic fluids … [Read more...]
History of Digger Derricks, Part I
Digger derricks are used mainly in the electrical, telecommunications, and cable fields, as well as in the construction industry. Derrick trucks feature an auger that drills the hole, and pole clamps to grasp the pole as it is being inserted. The main components of a digger derrick are the … [Read more...]
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