The importance of having a bucket truck for your company to elevate your workers ability to easily reach great heights and any hard-to-reach area should put the acquisition of this vehicle on the top of your company’s list of needs. Although it is indeed true that it is expensive to buy these vehicles brand-new, the option of getting a used or reconditioned one should not be seen as either a last recourse or a ‘no-other-options-available’ scenario when purchasing such equipment.
Consider Reconditioned
Used bucket trucks are wrongly perceived as equipment that is not in good shape, nearly ready for the junk pile because they are old, rusty, poorly maintained and basically unable to accomplish any work. Consider instead that a great many of these pieces of equipment have been refurbished and reconditioned and operate very well, almost as good as new and could be perfect for your business usage.
Reasonable Prices
The price of such a vehicle is significantly lower when compared to the price of acquiring new equipment (new price is around $90,000 while refurbished is available for $20,000). Now this is something that most individuals and smaller businesses should strongly consider acquiring when looking for this kind of equipment.
Necessary Research
There are several types of bucket trucks available on the market and there are various designs created to meet each and every specific requirement of most purchasers. There is bound to be a perfect one for your company’s business needs! Following are some helpful hints to help in your search for one of these vehicles.
- Know what your company needs – Before looking for dealers, it is best to evaluate the particular bucket truck requirements that will meet your company’s needs. Know the areas in which such a vehicle would be used: what height does the vehicle need to reach or does it need to have a two-person capacity or other capabilities and features to fit the needs of your business. Although choices can be limited when buying used bucket trucks, at least you have the list of requirements you need for the equipment you are attempting to get.
- Look for a price that offers great savings – There may be several dealers that are located near your area. Take advantage of this fact and look for dealers that will offer your company a great purchase price. Undoubtedly the prices will greatly vary according to the types of boom trucks that the dealers are selling. Look at all the reasonable ones and choose one that will best suit your company’s needs for a price that will not compromise your company’s best financial interests.
- Consider the availability of accessories and parts – As with any other commercial vehicle, these trucks have a wide variety of accessories you could choose such as a bucket guard, cover, lining, etc. Most of these parts on the boom and crane are replaceable and/or interchangeable. Ask about the availability of the parts and accessories that you might need or want in the future just in case you need to replace them.
- Look for reputable sellers – It is important to purchase a truck from a reputable seller of heavy equipment. Inquire about how many years the seller has been in the market and how long their experience is in reconditioning used vehicles. Should your company be considering purchasing a vehicle from the internet, it would be best to call the seller and personally speak to a sales person about your interest and request any helpful information that would assist you in your decision-making process.
- Choose a used truck with a known brand name – A good brand name usually means a good vehicle. There are various bucket truck brands available in the market and dealers may have some brand-name reconditioned vehicles for sale. If you know the particular make and model of a vehicle that interests you, take that information and inquire through the internet about that particular truck’s features, whether it has a good reputation in the industry and how well it works. You could also search the internet to learn if there are still available parts or accessories for this vehicle on the internet market.
Choosing the best used bucket trucks you can find for your company could be a little bit challenging; however, having enough knowledge about the entire purchasing process will give you an edge toward finding the exact equipment that the company needs. Good luck in your search!
Christoper Hunter is an expert in commercial specialty trucks. If you are interested in learning more about Used Bucket Trucks
