Monthly Archives: October 2010
2002 Cheverolet 60′ Altec Bucket Truck – For Sale
This is one of Southwest Equipment’s reconditioned bucket trucks for sale:
2002 Cheverolet 55′ Altec Bucket Truck, 60′ Working Height, 2,000 Lb. Material Handler, Single Man Bucket, Auto Transmission, Air Brakes, A/C, CAT 3126 Diesel, Over Center Boom. This is a really sharp truck that is ready for the job site.
Contact Southwest Equipment for more info: (877) 867-9177 email: sales@southwestequipment.com or visit the website http://www.southwestequipment.com
If You Need a Truck That Can Do Multiple Jobs, You Should Look Into an Interchangeable Body
Less like a dump truck and more like a transformer, interchangeable bodies are a great option for businesses that conduct a wide spectrum of work and have a lower budget. While the interchangeable bodies have been around a few years, they just recently have been refined and are much more useful in worksite applications. You can have a flat bed and a dump truck within minutes.
As with most truck accessories you have options. By options I mean size, weight, strength, price, and function. Obviously the more you want, the more you’ll end up spending. Most of the people I have heard from say that they don’t mind paying a premium because it is still cheaper than two trucks and they don’t have to pay insurance for two. Not to mention the wear and tear on two trucks is cut in half.
There are several different manufacturers of interchangeable bodies. Some of the biggest names include TruckCraft, Stellar, and American Roll-Off. Each of these manufacturers offer different angles on the interchangeable body design and use so it is up to you to determine which one works best for you.
Interchangeable bodies offer a unique approach to maximizing your fleet and saving money. With the advancements made recently in their design, I reccomend considering them. In the current economy, wasting time and money is seldom an option for anyone. Check out the manufacturers website for more information.
Review of the Terex HyPower Hybrid Bucket Truck
Terex is claiming superiority with its introduction of the HyPower line of hybrid bucket trucks. Hybrid bucket trucks have not been around nearly as long as hybrid cars. This new adaptation of technology to heavy equipment is a break through for the industry. But just how reliable and cost effective are these truck? I plan to dissect the information and bypass the hype. Here is the low-down on the Terex HyPower bucket truck.
Cars use a regenerative braking system that charges the battery with inertia caused by braking. This is great for stop and go traffic and driving in an urban environment. With bucket trucks in particular, they remain idling in one spot for hours on end. Thus, the use of regenerative braking is pretty much worthless. Terex created a system that allows the battery to be charged overnight via a standard socket/ plug-in. The battery charge is supposed to hold for 6 to 8 hours. After the battery looses charge, power is switched back to the regular fuel system. The HyPower system uses a very ingenuitive system that doesn’t affect towing or acceleration because its components are separate from the engine, pump, and battery. It doesn’t coincide with the OEM chasis like back driving the PTO would.
Advantages: Obviously, much better fuel efficiency, quieter motor/ engine noise, overall better job site experience.
Drawbacks: Higher initial cost, higher priced maintenance, possibility of parts breaking (resulting in very expensive replacement parts.
Terex certainly didn’t invent the technology behind the hybrid bucket truck, but I believe this product line will serve as a benchmark for the industry for years to come. To sum up my feelings, I do believe that hybrid bucket trucks and other heavy equipment still need refining. A major drawback is the cost of maintenance and replacing parts. The other big drawback regards the price point of acquiring the equipment. Typically, it will take at least 5 years before the savings in gas overtakes the difference of price between hybrid and diesel. Of course, early adopters will be lined up for it. More conservative business owners will certainly want to wait until the HyPower line of bucket trucks is more refined and the price point lowers.
Bucket Trucks in Texas
If you need a bucket truck or a fleet of bucket trucks and you live in Texas, look no further than Southwest Equipment. Southwest Equipment is located in Lewisville, TX (Dallas – Ft. Worth Metro) and has everything you need. They sell reconditioned bucket trucks, Boom Trucks, Digger Derricks, and Pressure Diggers for less than the competition. If you live in Texas they even have incentives on shipping.
Southwest Equipment has been around since 1995 and was started in Odessa, TX. Since then, they have grown to a worldwide supplier of bucket trucks and bucket truck parts. Although they have grown rapidly, they still have the small company feel. They work one-on-one with you and answer any questions or concerns you might have. Southwest Equipment is the recommended first choice if you’re looking for reconditioned equipment in Texas.
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