We specifically looked for an isolated bucket. That way you can reduce your electrical exposure.
On Tue, Jan 19, 2016 at 10:09 AM, That One Guy /sarcasm < [email protected]> wrote: > 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. >
