What engine does that have? On Friday, September 17, 2021, TJ Trout <t...@voltbb.com> wrote:
> I have a 2003 f450 with a terex tl38p it's one of the largest reach booms > available on a pickup truck, it's a shame California won't let me drive it > anymore, was thinking of selling it out of state and getting a towable boom > lift. It has a new interior and has been well kept if anyone is interested > in it. > > On Fri, Sep 17, 2021, 8:32 AM Jason McKemie <j.mckemie@veloxinetbroadband. > com> wrote: > >> Thanks. >> >> One I've been looking at is a hybrid, which I'm assuming can come along >> with a lot of electronic issues. It does, however, mean that the engine >> hasn't been idling too much as the bucket can run with the engine off. The >> PTO hours on this one are less than 60. >> >> On Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 9:50 AM Mark Radabaugh <m...@amplex.net> wrote: >> >>> We have one on an International Chassis (4300 I think). It’s just >>> under CDL for Ohio (25990lbl rating). The chassis is massive compared to >>> the F550 class, gets horrible mileage, is expensive to repair, but is very >>> durable. Wear items like brakes, tires, etc. last a very long time. >>> >>> They are built for trucking service and running a million miles before >>> they need much other than routine maintenance. You will wear out the >>> engine at 150k miles from all the idling, the rest of the parts on the >>> truck will barely be broken in. >>> >>> Pay close attention to the number of hours on the engine and you can >>> mostly ignore the mileage. Hours * 30 will give you a rough equivalent >>> mileage on the engine for a bucket truck that mostly idles. >>> >>> If you can get an older truck without DEF and other emissions equipment >>> it will run much longer than anything new. Idling is very hard on the >>> newer diesels and the manufacturers haven’t figured it out yet. Or buy a >>> gas truck. The 8.1L GM engines are great engines, run a long time, and >>> are inexpensive to rebuild when the time comes. >>> >>> Mark >>> >>> On Sep 17, 2021, at 9:30 AM, 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 >>>> >>> -- >>> AF mailing list >>> AF@af.afmug.com >>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>> >>> >>> -- >>> AF mailing list >>> AF@af.afmug.com >>> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >>> >> -- >> AF mailing list >> AF@af.afmug.com >> http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >> >
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