General Understanding of Different Bucket Truck Sizes

Whether it is for repairs, decorations or any other task, the bucket truck's hydraulic system and safety lift lets its workers access elevated grounds, making work much easier for them. Like any other vehicle, bucket trucks come in different forms and functions. Companies that need this type of vehicle must understand first what makes one bucket type different from another.

The very basic factor in differentiating and selecting bucket trucks is its size. The varying sizes of these vehicles also indicate the overall use, function and limitations of a bucket truck. Smaller bucket trucks can be operated by one to two people, but tend to have a shorter reach when it comes to its lift, reaching only the top of trees or small houses. This type of truck can also carry just a limited number of people for safety reasons.

Smaller bucket trucks are quite often used for simpler tasks, like fruit picking or cleaning. Larger bucket trucks, on the other hand, are used for larger scale projects, commonly for infrastructure. It can carry more people in its lift and it can reach higher places. The downside to this is that controls for this truck are quite complex and may require more people for full operation. Users must also be licensed and fully capable.

Whether renting a small truck or buying a bigger one, choosing the proper bucket truck for a project can mean the difference in the success and completion of a project.