7.3 =) On Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 10:39 AM Jason McKemie < j.mcke...@veloxinetbroadband.com> wrote:
> 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.mcke...@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 >>> >> -- > AF mailing list > AF@af.afmug.com > http://af.afmug.com/mailman/listinfo/af_af.afmug.com >
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