We seem to be receiving a lot of calls for augers lately. Let's take another look at utility augers and auger parts. Utility Digger Derricks use augers to dig round holes. When customers contact Utility Equipment Parts for augers and auger parts – we assist by asking a few questions to help … [Read more...]
Where do I find my model and serial number?
When you call Utility Equipment Parts for bucket truck parts we always ask, ‘What is the model and serial number of your unit?’ To be clear, we’re not asking about the truck body that the lift is mounted to, we don’t want the VIN number on your truck. We‘re asking for the aerial lift or boom … [Read more...]
Winter Weather Advisory
As we know from the news, the extratropical cyclone, aka "Elliot," created truly historic winter storm conditions across most of the United States and parts of Canada. In light of the havoc the storm wreaked, we thought this might be a good time to help everyone be sure their bucket truck and crew … [Read more...]
Buying A Used Bucket Truck?
That used bucket truck seems like a great deal, and most likely it is. When buyers opt to buy a used bucket truck, they generally pay a lot less than the original cost. Normally, the value of a unit drops as much as 30 percent in the first three years and continues to decline as the boom truck … [Read more...]
For Boom Lift Maintenance, Use the 1-10-100 Rule
What is the 1-10-100 Rule you ask? Think of it as Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The 1-10-100 Rule means that one dollar spent on prevention, e.g. boom Lift Maintenance, will save 10 on correction and 100 dollars on failure costs. Failure costs … [Read more...]
