If you’re in the tree trimming industry, you know that the scope of your services is widespread.  From accessing the tops of tall trees to hauling off limbs, dirt, and debris, a large variety of equipment is needed and ideally, you’ll have a number of trucks to help you get the job done too.

Boom Truck

Without a doubt, you need a Boom Truck (also called a Bucket Truck) if you own a tree trimming outfit.  These types of trucks have a human-holding bucket with hydraulic lifts capable of reaching upwards of 50 feet, enabling you to access the tallest of tree branches. 

Boom Lift Trucks are specially designed for tree trimming, forestry, and arboriculture work.  The risk to you and your workers and [...]

If you’re planning to purchase a Dump Truck, you’ll need to pick between an aluminum and a steel body type. In order to make the wisest decision, there are some important factors to consider.   Here are things to keep in mind:

What are You Using the Dump Truck For?

Think about what you plan to use your Dump Truck to do.  What size loads do you intend to carry?  What type of material will you haul?  While an aluminum Dump Truck will definitely suffice for modest loads of gravel or dirt, if you loads will consist of heavy metals, you may need to bump up to a steel Dump Truck since steel constructed trucks are able to carry maximum weights.

Aluminum Dump Trucks require their loads to be more protected because aluminum is [...]

You may not be set on which you prefer – diesel or gasoline.  But, if you are considering getting a new or used work vehicle, like a Dump Truck, Day Cab, or Boom Lift Truck, you’ll need to know before you go.  It’s best to do your research before you begin looking so you can narrow your search. 

Here are some factors to consider:

Stricter emissions are coming.  EPA requirements are already in play and won’t be getting any laxer.  There isn’t one fuel source that trumps the other when it comes to being eco-friendly though because where gasoline is best due to the fact that it burns cleaner.  Diesel vehicles tend to last longer so there’s less waste piling up.

If you have a bucket truck, you know it’s what’s in it that matters.  From the size and power of the truck to the exact height it is able to stretch to, the specs of your Bucket Truck and the bucket within greatly determines the scope of work you can do with it. 

A Bucket Truck is basically a Work Truck that has an aerial lift attached.  It is specially designed with a bucket attached which can lift a person up to a work platform.  Because of its unique ability to allow workers to access great heights, this type of truck is quite popular across many industries.

The core of a Bucket Truck is equipped with a hydraulic pole, also called a boom, that operates the bucket which [...]

Isuzu is a worldwide leader in diesel trucks.  The Japanese-based company has manufactured thousands of them since they got their start back in 1916.  They perfected the low cab forward in the United States and has been the best-selling manufacturer in the category every single year since 1986. 

Of all the Isuzu Diesel Trucks built in the past 30 years, 83% are still registered and running on American highways today.  That speaks volumes for the company and the trucks.

The history of Isuzu been a wild ride.  While the manufacturer stopped producing cars to be sold in the U.S. in early 2009.  But that was far from the end of the American-Isuzu love affair. 

The first Isuzu Commercial Truck graced the Port of Jacksonville, Florida in 1984.  [...]

Flatbed Trucks are very popular because they are so useful in a multitude of industries.  From hauling hay in the agricultural sector to pumping pipe to oil fields across the nation, Flatbed Trucks get the job done.

If you’ve been tossing around the idea of purchasing a new or used Flatbed Truck, you might be on the verge of making one of the best decisions of your life.  There are tons of benefits associated with owning one.  Reasons that make buying a Flatbed a wise choice include:

Easy to Haul:  Flatbed Trucks make hauling a breeze.  Since the beds are open, they are ideal for transporting irregular-sized and extremely heavy loads. 

Convenient Loading and Unloading:  Flatbed Trucks don’t require a dock to load and unload their wares as dry vans do.