I would like a bucket truck, Ive used them alot, with good timbers and planks I can minimize turf damage, though some is inevitable, in early wet spring in particular. The biggest reason Ive never pushed the boss toward on is the monkeys we hire. They cant keep their tools in good working order, and theyre quite often just plain dumb. If we had one, I would put money on busted hydraulics in the first year, sprung components from the arm coming down with a hammer in a hinge, and guarantee of one or more negative interactions with powerlines. Sometimes the only way to mitigate stupid is to just never give them the opportunity to shine
On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 8:23 AM, Jaime Solorza <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks good info > On Jan 19, 2016 6:24 AM, "[email protected]" < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Having had bucket trucks from almost day one, I'd recommend it. However, >> make sure you get the 40ft version with a 2 arm boom >> as opposed to the 36ft versions. Also, go with one that is PTO rather >> than generator powered. So you'll probably need a F550 or >> equivalent which require DOT and DOT medical card for the drivers. You >> might find a F450 version but they are few and far >> between. With have a couple that are Isuzus and they get a little better >> gas mileage and have a much better turning radius but >> the cab-over design makes them bouncy when driving and not all techs like >> driving them. >> >> The only problem I have with them is that once the installers use them, >> they NEVER touch the ladder again. One thing I hear a >> lot is "we can't reach the roof because a car is parked in the way." My >> typical response it, "Well, I installed it with a ladder. Take >> the ladder off the truck and get up there that way." >> >> Site surveys are quick and painless with a bucket truck. Installing >> cameras, putting ballast on the roof, making tower climbs >> easier, cutting down trees, all sorts of things. I can't imagine like >> without at least one in service. >> >> The downside is that repairs can get expensive. Our bucket cracked and >> that would have been a $5000 repair but had a friend >> that owns a company that fixes them do it for free. In that case, I would >> have sold it and bought another one. >> >> Plan on about $20-25k for a good F550 w/40ft bucket. Smaller 36fts you >> can get for as low as $12k but I feel the F550s are >> worth the added expense. Depending on your terrain, you can also get them >> in 4x4. >> >> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 4:12 PM, Jason McKemie < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> That sounds like it would fall under commercial use. Might want to be >>> careful where you do that and who sees it. >>> >>> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 1:37 PM, Ryan Ray <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>>> For a quick site survey I have been making use of a Phantom 3. Nice and >>>> easy to launch it and zip above the tree line to see what's what. Cheaper >>>> than a bucket truck! >>>> >>>> On Mon, Jan 18, 2016 at 10:47 AM, Ken Hohhof <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> 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 <[email protected]> >>>>> *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. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >> -- If you only see yourself as part of the team but you don't see your team as part of yourself you have already failed as part of the team.
