Years ago, I would use a guy for contract install work who had a bucket truck. But the bucket rarely seemed to fit or open the right way. It’s one thing if you are working on the front of a building, like tuckpointing or installing a sign. But if you want to put something on a sloped roof, the bucket never seemed to go where you could work without getting out of it, and the door always seemed to be in the wrong spot to get out onto the roof.
For putting a dish on a utility pole or something like that, a bucket truck is great. Or for a quick site survey to see if a small tower would get LOS. From: Josh Luthman Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 12:12 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Bucket truck or vans What happens if you need to get to that equipment *NOW*. I'd be afraid you need to rent it and won't arrive until tomorrow...or worse... Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 1:09 PM, Nate Burke <[email protected]> wrote: We have a local rental shop that rent's a 60' tow behind bucket for $300/day. We've used it for a couple business installs when it's needed. Especially usefull for hauling ballast to a roof. Cheaper than buying a bucket truck. That said, there are some times when just having a bucket would be nice. On 1/18/2016 12:05 PM, Jason McKemie wrote: Might work good for wireless installs around there, I've had limited use of mine for that purpose due to the likelihood of it leaving ruts in customer's yards. On Monday, January 18, 2016, Jaime Solorza <[email protected]> wrote: Yes I resisted buying one when I had ISG but that was long ago in a galaxy far far away.... I hit myself for that.... I can always rent one I guess. On Jan 18, 2016 10:55 AM, "Josh Luthman" <[email protected]> wrote: 22k for both is a great deal! Just keep in mind any install that you do with a bucket truck will probably require a bucket truck. If the thing breaks you may not be able to reach some things. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 12:52 PM, Jaime Solorza <[email protected]> wrote: Considering buying a bucket truck or van as I get older. That fall on ice in Amarillo made me realize body no longer wants me to have lightning quick cat like reflexes. My rotator cuff is still sore...my son in law has a sign business with a 36 ft boom on van and 60 ft on diesel truck. He paid 22k for both!!! here is van ...what you guys think? Great for camera installs and even cutting tree branches.
