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Monday, May 12, 2014

A Primer on Different Bucket Trucks

Did you know that there are different kinds of bucket trucks that cater to the various industries that involve workers or employees to carry out tasks several feet above the ground? Each type of bucket truck has a unique set of features that make it beneficial to the specific industry it is catering to.

Companies and individuals who depend on these bucket trucks to do their work properly must determine and understand the type of equipment they need so as to guarantee the satisfaction of their clients and the safety of their employees. There are three types of bucket trucks that they can use:


Forestry Bucket Trucks

Bucket trucks of this variety are the smallest of the bunch. They usually have a maximum vertical reach that are higher than that of trees. Forestry bucket trucks have heights from 32 to 75 feet. This type of truck is perfect for house maintenance projects and small-scale tree trimming jobs.

Utility/Line Bucket Trucks

Utility trucks are the bigger brothers of their forestry peers. They easily reach heights of 105 feet, and have compartments for different tools and materials. A utility bucket trucks is a perfect match for the industry that gave it its name – the utility industry.

Sign Trucks

Sign trucks have a vertical reach that is similar to utility bucket trucks. The biggest difference between the two is the ability of sign trucks to carry equipment weighing up to 8000 lbs. (usually large signage) using its crane.

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