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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Going Multi-Purpose

Bucket trucks have long branched out from their origins as cherry pickers. The demands of various industries warrant the configuration and task requirements to change with the territory. All it takes is a bucket truck and a number of attachment parts, then off you go. Here are some notable examples of how you can retool your bucket truck for other uses.

Firefighting is one of the most prominent uses of bucket trucks, especially for certain communities that may not have a full-fledged fire engine. With proper coordination, firefighters can safely reach the higher perches of a building from the outside and douse the blaze while saving trapped people. This eliminates the strain of clambering up ladders with the hose in hand. The operation is further enhanced with the bucket truck’s stock outriggers to anchor it to the ground.

Every power company out there will always have a fleet of bucket trucks at their disposal. As they are concentrated on servicing electric lines, the bucket trucks they have should pack a bevy of protective features. They include thigh braces and tool compartments for the bucket itself, first-aid kits, and defined equipment slots. A utility firm’s bucket truck will usually have a knuckleboom instead of telescoping arms. 

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