Bucket trucks are specialized heavy-duty vehicles equipped with a boom and a bucket. The primary purpose of this vehicle is to get a person to certain heights while keeping them safe. Telephone companies, electric companies and cable companies are three industries that greatly depend on this vehicle.
For businesses that require working at dangerous heights such as construction jobs, tree trimming, exterior painting, etc., a bucket truck can be a great investment. This type of truck can help revolutionize your business by making the job a lot faster and safer. It can give a worker more freedom of movement while safely standing in the bucket of the truck as well as provide a means to bring all tools and equipment directly to the job with the worker.
Sales-Buying Hints
Once you know that this is the type of truck that your business requires, what are the next steps to take to ensure that your purchase is the best decision you can make? Consider the following sales-buying facts before you make that purchase!
1. Know Your Budget – It would be wonderful to think that a purchaser could spend as much money as was wanted and get the top-of-the-line vehicle that is perfectly and completely suited to every conceivable business need of a company. Sorry, I don’t know too many companies that fall into that category! Most companies are trying to balance business necessity with financial necessity and the reality of the current economic climate. So the first thing that you need to do is know your ‘bottom line’ money-wise; it will save you a lot of wasted effort and frustration when you actually get into a ‘purchasing’ mode.
2. Know Your Business Needs – If you think a bucket truck is what you need to revolutionize your business, then the next step is to identify what type of one is right for your particular needs. Bucket trucks do come in various capacities and configurations to suit different applications. The needs of a forestry company are certainly different from the needs of a cable company; yet both need the services offered by a bucket truck. So it is important in your sales-buying process to identify exactly how you would use this truck and what features you do need. If would not make sound financial sense to purchase a vehicle with features your company would never use!
3. Look For a Truck with the Right Features for Your Company – Once you have identified the business needs of your company, you are ready to begin searching for a truck equipped with what you need to perform your job. To determine which bucket truck is right, always refer to the specific job requirements of your business. For example, when choosing the right boom length, be sure it is long enough to get your worker to the right height. If you are planning to use this vehicle for tree trimming, make sure that the boom’s length is capable of reaching the average tree height with ease. Again, don’t buy a feature that is more than what you need, as that extra feature probably comes with an extra price tag!
As another example, one consideration that is pertinent and important is to determine what bucket size is right for your business. Sizes are available for either one or two workers. If your job doesn’t require two working from the same bucket at the same time, then a single one is right for you. If you want to accomplish the task faster with two people working at the same time, then a double one may be your choice.
4. Compare Manufacturers’ Prices – Just as in buying a passenger car, bucket trucks are manufactured by several different companies: Altec, ETI, Lift-All, Reach-All, Terex and Versalift are just a few of the manufacturers of this utility vehicle. Obviously, the prices are going to vary according to each manufacturer. Once you have selected a particular model, you can use the internet to do some comparison-shopping of similar models to see which one of the major manufacturers offers the best price for similar vehicles. As long as the features are comparable and it is a reputable dealer, either purchase the one with the lowest price or use that fact as a bargaining tool with the other manufacturers!
5. Buy From a Trusted Dealer – Along with the above-listed item, it is also imperative to buy from a dealer with an outstanding reputation. Most of that information is available on the internet; do some searching and see what buyers are saying about particular dealers and select the one with the best reputation.
If you follow the above tips, the bucket truck sales process should not be something that is overwhelming to you or shocking to your wallet. It is an understandable process, once you have gained the facts necessary to proceed. Arm yourself with the facts and find the perfect vehicle for your company – here’s to great success in your endeavor!
Christoper Hunter is an expert in commercial specialty trucks. If you are interested in learning more about Bucket Truck Sales
