Whether you are stuck at home or trying to go away for a vacation, summertime is also a time for bad weather. Hurricanes, thunderstorms, and derechos can keep utility equipment operators busy no matter what is going on. Staying safe means never skipping your daily pre-operations check or knowing where the manual is … and much more. Everyone knows that bucket truck operators are busy for days and have lots work to do after storms -- repairing wires, fixing traffic lights, and trimming downed trees/limbs. There are two important pieces to staying safe on the job -- having the right … [Read more...]
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Manufacturers Represented
On the page, listed below is a selection of the bucket truck, digger derrick, parts, and utility truck accessory manufacturers whose parts are handled by Utility Equipment Parts, LLC. While we support many brands, the most popular utility truck brands include: Hi-Ranger Terex Versalift Pengo DICA Other popular manufacturers include Altec, Elliot, Holan, IMT, LiftAll, National Crane, Reach-All, Stelco, Telsta, and Tiiger. To provide as many quality options as possible, the UEP Guys also sell aftermarket parts such as bucket liners and replacement buckets. These … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Stuck Without a Tow Rope
Tow rope is essential to your business and your safety. Sooner or later you will have a truck stuck in the mud, or some other inconvenient place. So, you need to have a tow rope handy. The best rope to own, like your winch rope, is made of synthetic fiber. Double braid cordage offers high strength and low stretch properties – ideal for a tow rope. In addition, synthetic ropes offer excellent wear life. You may be asking … what size tow rope do I need? Here’s a good rule of thumb: Multiply the weight of your vehicle by 2.5 times to get the right diameter tow rope. The 2.5 … [Read more...]
The Scoop on Winch Line Ropes
Winch line ropes stand ready when called upon to pull and lift. Today winch ropes are safer and more dependable than ever as synthetic fibers have revolutionized the industry. For that reason, they are easily forgotten and neglected. But that doesn’t mean your winchline rope doesn’t require some care, like washing. That’s right, dirt and sand can work into a winch ropes fibers and cause damage. There are 2 ways to clean your rope. Unwind the rope and hose it down end to end. That’s the easy way, but not the most effective cleaning method. The more effective and … [Read more...]