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FAQs

What are the cons of bucket trucks? ›

Limited maneuverability: While bucket trucks can be highly maneuverable, they still have limitations when it comes to working on uneven terrain or in tight spaces.

At its core, a bucket truck is simply a utility truck fitted with a hydraulic pole (boom) that has a man-carrying bucket at its end. The bucket helps keeps the worker safe as the boom lifts him up to where he can comfortably use his tools and safely perform his job.

Sometimes referred to as a cherry picker and originally built for the purpose of harvesting fruit on orchard farms, today's “bucket trucks” are utilized by almost every industry that has the need for aerial work.

Equipment manufacturers include Versalift, Elliott Equipment, and now Load King LK-NE-31 bucket van. Use our new and used bucket trucks for sale when working away from power lines and grids.

Driving a bucket truck and positioning it at a worksite requires special skills and knowledge. It is not a job for a relatively new employee. Bucket trucks are heavy and cumbersome. They don't stop on a dime or maneuver like a normal vehicle.

Whenever bucket trucks are operated in the vicinity of energized electrical utility lines the potential for electrocution exists. Even house drops and telephone circuits can be energized with enough voltage to kill. Lifts allow personnel to perform work above ground, creating a fall hazard.

Most bucket trucks are expensive to purchase. Ranging anywhere from $20,000 to $200,000+ for a brand-new bucket truck.

Transmission Type

All tough terrain and heavy jobs, such as forestry and construction, require four-wheel drive. Lightweight bucket trucks have two-wheel drive. While automatic gearboxes are standard in all bucket trucks, manual transmissions are also available.

Go above and beyond with our bucket truck series that can reach 60 feet and beyond. These lifts are the perfect solution to get you to all of those hard-to-reach places.

Why are bucket trucks called cherry pickers? ›

The trucks were called cherry pickers because trucks with platforms that lifted were used to pick fruit – any kind, not just cherries – high in the trees. The platforms were wide so the worker could move around and not worry about falling.

Ground Personnel Take Note:

Never move the vehicle while personnel are in the bucket.

Medium-Duty Trucks

The GVWR for Class four vehicles in 14,001 – 16,000 pounds, Class five is 16,001-19,500 pounds, and Class sixes range between 19,501 – 26,000 pounds. Typical medium-duty trucks include: Box Trucks. Bucket Trucks.

Boom Truck Price Ranges

Depending on brand, model, and equipment age, a boom truck can typically range anywhere between $30,000 - $130,000. A new 2020 freightliner with new Elliot Bucket can cost as much as $200,000.

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Injuries from Man Lift and Bucket Truck Accidents

Death — Boom-supported fall deaths can occur while moving to or from the bucket while the bucket is elevated. Other causes of fall deaths include ejection from the lift after being struck by an object. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) — Falls are a major cause of TBI.

CON: Instances of Fatigue

Driving for long hours can wear a person out, so truckers need to be especially mindful of their sleep patterns and must ensure they're getting enough rest. New drivers would be wise to learn the tips and tricks of staying awake on the road without becoming too tired.

If left outside or filled for longer periods, metal buckets are liable to rust.

Bucket trucks are only designed to lift personnel, do not use them to lift or lower objects unless the aerial device was specifically designed, equipped, and marked on the ID plate as capable to do so.