Bucket Truck Restored And Mounted On Its Own Trailer

Purchased an old bucket truck. Restored the unit and then built a trailer to mount it on.

[@sevens7ring]

Wow thats awesome!great work

[@felmeyjt]

You’re gunna end up being the only guy left with “Made in America” on your equipment. Good job man!!

[@againstallenemies215]

Thanks for posting. Im planning to do the same.

[@bencano1799]

I cannot believe you just posted this two weeks ago! I've been looking for anything about remounting a boom. I'm seriously considering buying an unmounted 30' Altec (no upper controls) for $500 then removing a center tool box and mounting it on my dump truck.

[@oldretiredguy]

Make sure the long cylinder does not leak. It is a deal breaker, believe me. No controls in the bucket is easy to over come. I am happy to answer any questions you may have.

[@bencano1799]

@@oldretiredguy Thanks for the tip! Much appreciation from Nebraska! I'll definitely be in touch if I run into any problems.

[@colehardman9245]

This is exactly what I have been looking to build

[@jamiewest7060]

Auwsum job using junk materials,ide let you go up in that thing anytime tom to fix my antenna!😂😂great job

[@overnightguitarist5063]

I am in need of this concraption...do you know the name and model of this bucket lift? I want to try and hunt one down..I subscribed also

[@bubbajones5260]

Hey @old retired guy Would you mind making a moe detailed video of how you mounted the lift to the trailer, supported it, and braced it. Thanks, and awesome job.

[@oldretiredguy]

Hello Bubba: Thank you for the positive comment. Perhaps I can send you some pictures of the specific areas you are interested in? Let me know if I can help. Tom

[@colehardman9245]

Was this originally a PTO powered unit? Are you just using the emergency 12v pump?

[@oldretiredguy]

It was originally a PTO unit that used an emergency 12 volt back up. I have the pump in storage and it is plumbed for the PTO. I run it exclusively off the 12 volt side. I use two deep cycle 12 volt batteries without fail. I even power the winch off the same batteries. It works fantastic. Never lets me down. It is mostly used to lower radio towers and trim trees. I am going to build a gas motor connected to an alternator charging unit for it. I should mention that it is wired to receive a constant charge from the tow vehicles charging system. Please see related videos on my channel that describe the winch mount build and the generator installation. Good Luck and thank you for viewing,. Tom

[@colehardman9245]

@@oldretiredguy thank you very much for info! If you ever wanted to sell this unit I would be very interested.

[@oldretiredguy]

@@colehardman9245 Thank you Cole. Not for sale but it is cool that you offered. Thank you and good luck!

[@ThatFenix]

Very nice work! It's something I may also be doing. I recently purchased a service truck with this exact style lift on it, but I have no idea who manufactured it. Would you have any information on it?

[@oldretiredguy]

Hello Jonathan: Thank you for the kind words. Unfortunately I do not know the manufacturer, and I do not have any additional information on it. I would be really interested in your progress if you could send me a link when you begin. Good Luck.

[@oldretiredguy]

I found some identification. 1979 Duralift.

[@ThatFenix]

I appreciate the information! I will have my wife take pictures along the way because I am terrible at stopping for pictures.

[@ThatFenix]

Do you still have the serial number tag on yours? Mine is 02876.

[@oldretiredguy]

@@ThatFenix No, I do not know the serial number.

[@daniellandwehr443]

I probably guess the reason you built it was to work on ham radio antennas

[@oldretiredguy]

Thanks for watching Dan. Having the lift has allowed me to help friends who are putting up antennas. I use it mostly for tree trimming. Thanks again, Tom

[@bazartodoamericano3773]

Did you sale??

[@oldretiredguy]

Thank you for the interest. Sorry, not for sale.

[@fundy20]

You you like to sell this lift?

[@oldretiredguy]

The lift is not for sale. Thank you for your interest. Good luck with your search.