matdand
TreeHouser
I'm placing a bid for a large government contract. About 10% of the work needs to be done with a bucket truck. So, since I don't own one, I figured I'd call around to see if any non-tree people would want to rent out a bucket when I need one.
One excavation company has one that they rent out for 90$ an hour with the driver. But they have been trying to sell thsi bucket for a while:
http://www.lespac.com/vehicules/mac...-camion-nacelle-LPaZZ28311732WWcpZZ49WWgrZZ12
7K but the owner said he was negotiable, they just don't use the truck all that much. Don't know the year but it's been inspected.
If I would shop around, I would more than likely go toward a forestry package so I could split up two teams during busy season; one bucket team and one climbing team. The rear mount does seem interesting for the reach and better access for the chip truck. I guess the bucket could pull a dump trailer with the mini.
I was also thinking of removing some of the gear boxes and making a platform for the mini, that would be sweat but not sure if it's doable. Also, is it possible to remove one of the baskets on the two-man-basket trucks? That must be a PITA.
I really wasn't in the market for a bucket, most of our jobs can be done climbing. I don't even have my CDL. But it would have been practical for some sketchy or easy access jobs. Also the numbers make sense: if I get the contract at around 50k, 10% of that would be around 5k. That would basicaly be given to this guy for renting his truck.
What do you guys think? Does it look like a lemon? What about you guys with smaller companies that made the move? Worth it? How much weight have you put on?![Smile :) :)](/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/vbulletin/aaf_smile.gif)
One excavation company has one that they rent out for 90$ an hour with the driver. But they have been trying to sell thsi bucket for a while:
http://www.lespac.com/vehicules/mac...-camion-nacelle-LPaZZ28311732WWcpZZ49WWgrZZ12
7K but the owner said he was negotiable, they just don't use the truck all that much. Don't know the year but it's been inspected.
If I would shop around, I would more than likely go toward a forestry package so I could split up two teams during busy season; one bucket team and one climbing team. The rear mount does seem interesting for the reach and better access for the chip truck. I guess the bucket could pull a dump trailer with the mini.
I was also thinking of removing some of the gear boxes and making a platform for the mini, that would be sweat but not sure if it's doable. Also, is it possible to remove one of the baskets on the two-man-basket trucks? That must be a PITA.
I really wasn't in the market for a bucket, most of our jobs can be done climbing. I don't even have my CDL. But it would have been practical for some sketchy or easy access jobs. Also the numbers make sense: if I get the contract at around 50k, 10% of that would be around 5k. That would basicaly be given to this guy for renting his truck.
What do you guys think? Does it look like a lemon? What about you guys with smaller companies that made the move? Worth it? How much weight have you put on?
![Smile :) :)](/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/vbulletin/aaf_smile.gif)