Re: [AFMUG] Medium Duty Bucket Trucks

2021-09-17 Thread TJ Trout
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 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

Re: [AFMUG] Medium Duty Bucket Trucks

2021-09-17 Thread Jason McKemie
What engine does that have? On Friday, September 17, 2021, TJ Trout 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

Re: [AFMUG] Medium Duty Bucket Trucks

2021-09-17 Thread TJ Trout
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

Re: [AFMUG] Medium Duty Bucket Trucks

2021-09-17 Thread Jason McKemie
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

Re: [AFMUG] Medium Duty Bucket Trucks

2021-09-17 Thread Mark Radabaugh
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.

Re: [AFMUG] Medium Duty Bucket Trucks

2021-09-17 Thread Jason McKemie
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

Re: [AFMUG] Medium Duty Bucket Trucks

2021-09-17 Thread can...@believewireless.net
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

[AFMUG] Medium Duty Bucket Trucks

2021-09-16 Thread Jason McKemie
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