Yeah, I definitely don't need a bigger truck. Things being what they are right now though, I can actually get an international truck for $10-15K cheaper than a F450/550 with similar reach.
On Friday, September 17, 2021, can...@believewireless.net < p...@believewireless.net> wrote: > An F550 doesn't require a CDL, just a DOT physical. Avoid bucket vans at > all costs. While they are typically cheaper than trucks, > they have a lot more maintenance issues. I prefer F550 bucket trucks with > the 42ft, 3 section booms as they are more versatile. > You typically have to go with a F550 to get the larger booms but I've seen > them on F450s as well with outriggers. Another > thing I look for is an insulated boom. While we don't technically need it, > it's just extra insurance to protect employees from not > paying attention. > > For most WISP/FISP operations, I just don't see the advantage of larger, > CDL bucket trucks. > > On Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 5:35 PM Jason McKemie < > j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com> wrote: > >> I'm currently in the market for a bucket truck, and it looks like a >> medium duty (especially those that require a CDL) truck is noticably >> cheaper than the closest equivalent F550. Is anyone using these? Thoughts? >> >> Thanks. >> -- >> AF mailing list >> AF@af.afmug.com >> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >> >
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