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Boom trucks, bucket trucks, crane trucks, and digger derrick trucks are utilized in a multitude of businesses and can be found on the side of our streets all the time. If you have ever driven down the street and stopped to watch as the electric company or telephone companies utilize one of these trucks, you would see a worker being airlifted up into the sky in the bucket. This truck is a bucket truck. Many individuals are not aware that this is what the vehicle that they use is. The main use of a bucket truck is to raise and lower a worker from a place that is way too high for a regular ladder to be used.

These vehicles can be bought in various shapes and sizes and is created to make the work easier for those individuals that use them. Bucket trucks can be used for various reasons, but the most popular is for use with telephone poles or power lines. By the workers using this type of vehicle, they are able to finish their work in a more efficient and safe manner. continue reading…

Accidents happen each year as employees utilize aerial devices to receive additional help in reaching high areas. Electric, telephone, and tree service companies usually use a boom aerial device, commonly known as boom trucks or bucket trucks, to help install and maintain telephone pole lines and electric lines. If these boom trucks are not correctly created or are used wrong, these can cause serious injury to employees.

ANSI A92.2 protects the creation of these boom aerial devices. ANSI A92.2 covers Rotating and Elevating Aerial Devices. The manual and self propelled devices are covered under ANSI A92.6 and A92.3.

There are two main kinds of accidents that happen when the use of a boom truck is put into the mix. The first is called an overturn and the second is a boom failure. continue reading…

It can sometimes be difficult to find used, refurbished boom or bucket trucks for sale. It doesn’t need to be so difficult though. Arming yourself with some information on how to make sure you are getting a good deal on a quality derrick digger can make the whole process a lot less tricky.

Locating a great bargain on a quality boom trucks in your local ads can be very difficult and seems to become more so each day. Utilizing the Internet can take the hassle out of finding that truck you need. continue reading…

Whether you are in search for a boom truck, forestry truck, bucket truck or grapple truck, I80 Equipment has got you covered. They offer a variety of financing options and rentals. At I80 Equipment they understand that if you are in the business to use any of these trucks, you rely on them for the duration of each and every job. For example, a logging company utilizes the bucket truck to the loading and unloading tasks, these trucks make the job possible. This means financing these utility trucks is a priority for the businesses that use them. Financing is the first step; the financing company must be experienced with the businesses that utilize boom trucks.

I80 Equipment has over 15 years of knowledge and experience working with companies like you, which need these specialty trucks to perform the tasks required. Their expertise is great from logging services to construction; they are able to handle all of your needs in financing the utility truck(s) that your company needs.

When looking into purchasing a boom truck it is much wiser to finance. Financing allows you to become a more profitable business. Using your funds all in one place can become a disaster. There are many options to finance and terms to look over. This can be a headache for many using the wrong companies to help and guide them with their financing or even the financing companies that they go through. continue reading…

I80 Equipment, www.i80equipment.com, is the # 1 company supplying reconditioned utility trucks. They carry bucket trucks, boom trucks, digger derrick trucks, crane trucks, and many other heavy utility trucks for varying industries.

Reconditioning means taking a used truck and turning it to like new, and then selling them to you. They have gotten their solid reputation in this industry by their strict standards of reconditioning and keeping the costs to their customers manageable. I80 Equipment specializes in carrying completely reconditioned, used, like-new trucks. They have almost 20 years of industry experience. They have the reconditioning process down to a science. They begin by taking the truck completely apart and removing the grease and power washing it fully. The truck is then taken into the paint bay area and it gets a complete primer spray to offer more protection to the chassis and boxes. It is then followed up with an industrialized paint spray. It is heated to exactly 100 degrees Fahrenheit. At this point the truck is put back together with new replacement parts and then a thorough waxing. After all this, each and every truck, must pass a 77-point inspection, a mechanic sign off, and an external inspection and certification. continue reading…

Digger Derrick operations can be considered dangerous, to prevent accidents, injuries or death, common sense and mechanical care needs to be maintained on a daily basis.

It is very important that utility trucks be operated by qualified experienced individuals only. These individuals must use care and be in totally physically and mentally sound. Be sure to fully understand the use of equipment before beginning operations. All staff members and personnel must be able to follow correct procedures in the event of an emergency.

Be sure that all inspections and maintenance have been completed before going into field. It is also essential to never bypass any safety devices. continue reading…

Bucket trucks are extremely helpful mechanical pieces of equipment. These trucks make it easier and safer than manual labour, but when these trucks are not used correctly, they can be very dangerous machinery resulting in mechanical or personal destruction. This article includes safety tips and guidelines that should be followed on a daily basis.

Daily safety inspections should be performed before dispatching the operator into the field. The utility truck should be checked for oil leaks, broken or damaged parts, wear and tear, rust or cracks. All controls should be checked to insure proper working condition. Of course if any problems have been found, they will need to be assessed before operating the bucket truck.

Also, work site conditions will need to be examined on a daily basis as well. This is also to insure the safety of all workers and trucks. When parking a bucket truck it is essential to park on level grounds. Always check for possible aerial hazards, such as power lines or any possible hazards. This should be practiced at each and every job site. When working with power lines, only trained electrical professionals need operate the bucket truck. And, of course utility trucks should not be used in high wind weather. continue reading…

In the late 1990’s, there were hundreds of thousands of reports through workers compensation due to lifting awkwardly heavy items into trucks. As the new decade approached the reports had decreased immensely from hundreds of thousands to mere thousands. Solid waste facilities are purchasing boom trucks, grapple trucks and knuckle booms to increase profits and decrease injuries on the job. Grapple trucks usually require only one operated compared to four for manual laboured trucks. Grapple trucks are very versatile and can be used for many different projects from roadside construction clean up to trash removal.

Like any machinery it is vital to choose the right body and tools for your utility truck. Removable loaders are convenient because you can choose to use them only when necessary. These utility trucks were first used for flood cleanup, since then companies around the world have started using utility trucks for many different types of business such as road side clean up, construction, trash collection, catch basin cleanup, ditch drainage and much more. With these utility trucks being so versatile, companies are able to save more money on labour costs. continue reading…