How To Rent A Bucket Truck

Do you have a project that requires a bucket truck? As these trucks handle different weights, perform different functions and reach various aerial lift heights, it is important that you are familiar with the type of job you are going to do. You should also find out if you need to hire an operator.

Renting the bucket truck you need is easy

The smallest truck is a van, which reaches up to 30 to 40 feet. All vans and trucks are designed for telecommunications, lighting and sign maintenance and electrical work. The bigger trucks are one and two-ton trucks, have double buckets and are designed for additional services such as HiReach sign crane service, elevator units, over center, material handlers and articulating and telescoping.

Trust the process

To rent one of these trucks you must fill out a quote sheet with information such as the company name, email address, mailing address, phone number, fax number, work height needed and the type of business. You also need to place a check in the bucket truck selection box, to ensure you receive and the correct truck. Since you are renting the truck, the optimal thing is to leave it open and available so that other companies may use it when they need it. Type in the amount of time you need the truck, the date you need it and the shipping location if you are shipping it to your business. You also have the option of rent to own with warranties to consider. Prices vary from $39,000 up. You can rent from popular places like Penske and Hertz, or you can go to a manufacturer to rent or purchase.

Driver up

To operate one of these trucks, your employees or the hired operator need to have a CDL (commercial driver license) if the vehicle is over 26,000 lbs GVW (gross vehicle weight). If the bucket truck is less than 26,000 lbs, a standard class C license is sufficient. As a general rule, a single bucket holds 300 to 350 lbs, and a double bucket holds 700 to 750 lbs.

Ask the rental company about service and repair options. If something goes wrong with the vehicle, you want to make sure that any repairs do not cost you time or money. Find out if they can replace the vehicle at your location if there is a problem. Do not forget to purchase truck insurance!

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