What to Look for when Buying Bucket Trucks

Being the multi-functional utility vehicles that they are, bucket trucks can be a tough buy. Finding a used one that is durable and still functioning in top condition is an uphill climb. If you can be smart enough with your purchase, you just might find that the machine that would exceed your expectations in terms of price and quality. Here are some tips you might want to consider when looking for a truck:

 

Engine Check

As in any other vehicle purchase, you should always check the engine to make sure that there are no leaks, or any other sign of damage within. Having a damaged engine repaired can be an expensive undertaking, and if you’re looking to buy a bucket truck for your business, this could mean some serious loss in profits.

Boom Check

Next you’ll have to check the business end of your bucket truck: the boom. Run the hydraulic system to make sure that it’s working efficiently and not stalling. This is especially important when looking into buying used bucket trucks, since some machines in the inventory might turn out to be a danger to whoever gets to stand on the platform.

Rust Inspection

Rust can be dangerous on something that is supposed to lift a person at a potentially dangerous height, so make sure that your bucket truck doesn’t have any. Rust could cause major damage to the body of the truck, as well as the hydraulic mechanism, and it could also make for an expensive repair job.