{"id":121,"date":"2017-05-30T19:21:17","date_gmt":"2017-05-30T19:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toblyblog.com\/?p=121"},"modified":"2018-04-30T17:43:26","modified_gmt":"2018-04-30T17:43:26","slug":"bucket-lift-vs-bucket-truck-what-is-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tobly.com\/blog\/uncategorized\/bucket-lift-vs-bucket-truck-what-is-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"Bucket lift vs. Bucket Truck: What is the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why does it matter? Both are aerial work platforms, and serve the function of raising a worker to high or not easily accessed areas. The \u201cbucket\u201d or <\/span>aerial work platform<\/span>, is secured to an electric or hydraulic electric lift system designed to lift personnel into the air to perform work safely. They are used for temporary access and are mobile, distinguishing them from more permanent lifts life an elevator. Differing from a crane, they also typically have a weight limit of less than 1 ton and are designed to hold 1-2 people only.<\/span>
\nThe boom may be telescopic thus allowing the operator to adjust the overall length, may be articulating thus having more than one jointed section, or may be both articulating and telescopic. So what is the difference?<\/span><\/p>\n

The Bucket Truck<\/span><\/h3>\n

A bucket truck, or <\/span>boom truck<\/span>, as the name suggests is mounted on a vehicle. Sometimes it may also be installed on a van, in which case it is called a bucket van. Some bucket trucks come equipped to lift materials and supplies to the worker. They are a staple to a multitude of industries including telecommunications, electric utility, vegetation management, and lights & signs.<\/span> Sadly, because there are few manufacturers of bucket trucks, they can be very expensive to purchase. Luckily, they are much more <\/span>affordable<\/span><\/a> to rent. <\/span><\/p>\n

Bucket trucks provide many of the same basic functions as the bucket lift. They provide access through the extension and rotation of the boom. Since the lift is mounted to a full sized truck, they tend to handle a heavier weight load with an average of 400 to 2,000 lbs capacity. However, a boom truck typically cannot reach as high. \u00a0Also, the controls for the bucket are usually operated from the cab of the truck requiring at least two workers present (a good idea for safety anyway). <\/span><\/p>\n