The Most Overlooked Things When Buying Bucket Trucks

If you’re shopping for a used bucket truck, chances are there are things you should be looking for that you haven’t been. Of course, everyone knows to check the engine and make sure the boom works, the transmission doesn’t slip, etc. But, not everyone knows to check the body for touch up paint that indicates a wreck or misuse.

Things to check for include reviewing the vehicle’s history. If it came from a big company as a part of fleet, that is great. Usually fleet trucks are regularly maintenanced and serviced per regulations. Bucket trucks that come from fleets also tend to have less wear and tear than trucks from a owner/ operator.

Another thing to look for is the wiring. Look over all of the wiring and make sure they look clean. The last thing you want is chewed up wiring that might short out. Bucket trucks depend a lot on electrical wiring and you should never neglect wiring or its casing.

There you have 3 things to look for the next time you’re shopping for a used bucket truck. Used bucket trucks are best from a professional reconditioner. Reconditioners like Southwest Equipment make sure everything is above standard and they only purchase trucks from fleets or programs. Good luck in your bucket truck hunt.