Top 5 reasons to buy a bucket truck from I-80 Equipment
There are a lot more reasons to buy a bucket truck from I-80 Equipment than five but we wanted to give you a good place to star. We also know that if you were to ever shop around and compare our trucks apples to apples, you wouldn’t need any other reasons to buy from us. Because not everyone can compare our trucks to the competition in person, we’ll help make your decision easier by providing our top 5 reasons to buy a reconditioned or used bucket truck from I-80 Equipment in Colona, IL.
5. Selection – Our inventory is amont the deepest in the industry. You can compare and contrast models from some of the top brands in the industry. Want to check out an Altec truck and compare it to a Terex, Versalift, or other bucket truck? No problem.
4. Warranty – We at I-80 Equipment offer one of the best and most comprehensive warranty plans in the business. Our extended warranties are available on practically every unit and will add to the peace of mind you’ll get when buying your utility trucks from us. Ask one of our sales reps for full details on our warranty by calling 888-941-3701.
3. Customize – Want a custom bucket truck? Look no further than I-80. We’ll add the aftermarket accessories and custom graphics you need to drive off the lot and directly to the job site. Did we mention you can save money by having us do it too? Yes, you can save hundreds or thousands of dollars by having it all done in one place rather than taking to another company to have graphics, and another for other accessories. Check out more about our custom bucket trucks and utility trucks.
2. Quality – Every smart business owner knows it’s always better to invest in quality equipment that will provide return on investment and a long service life. It happens all the time, business owners sacrifice quality for a cheaper price and end up regretting it not long after. Eliminate buyer’s remorse and buy the I-80 Equipment standard for quality used bucket trucks. It’s easy to make the mistake of purchasing the lower priced equipment… you don’t have to worry about making that mistake at I-80 Equipment.
1. Customer Service – Yes, our customer service is the top reason to buy from us. It’s critical that we build relationships with our customers. Where other companies just make sales, we build relationships. Our excellent level of customer service reflects on how much we take pride in our equipment and our business. No one else will go as far for their customers as us. We promise to provide you with the best of the best in customer service, after the sale service, quality of equipment and more. Ask any of our happy and successful customers.
Tips for Growing Your Sign & Light Company
Sign and light companies are a great business and one that almost every business owner utilizes. The sign and light market is often dominated by a handful of well-known and established companies. It can be extremely hard to break into a market but as with any endeavor, hard work pays off. In this post, we’ll look at ways sign and light companies can acquire new business and grow their client base.
The first and most obvious way to get new business is to drive around at night and search for parking lots or signs that have lights burned out. Write down as many locations as you can and contact them the next day. This is a definitely a numbers game and the more you do, the better you get at it. You’ll have to be careful when quoting prices as there may be some unseen labor or techincality that arises but you can do your best to accommadate the potential client.
Our second option is one for fairly computer saavy business owners. Post your services online on free classifieds sites like Craigslist or Oodle. Make sure to cover as much as you can in your listings. A catchy title can go a long way, make sure you think about one and consider the words someone might search to find you.
Another way to get business is by networking. Go to conventions, join your local Chamber of Commerce, meet people. The more people you contact, the better chance you have of gaining new customers. Take your networking online to Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin. There may be other niche sites and forums related to networking in your area.
Lastly, consider mass mailers. It’s easy to type up a small newsletter/mailer and put a stamp on it. Send out the mailer to every business you can find. This is another numbers game but one that’s more cost-effective than television and radio spots.
Network with us, I-80 Equipment on Twitter, Facebook, and Google Plus. Have any more ideas? Drop us a line in our comments. Don’t forget to check out our sign trucks for sale with your rapidly growing Sign and Light businesses.
How To Get The Best Deals On The Used Bucket Trucks For Sale In California
California drivers have a lot of unique considerations that must be made, before taking their vehicles out on the road. Many popular California cities and routes see higher than average amounts of daily traffic, making it necessary for motorists to own reliable and trustworthy vehicles that are able to make it the distance. More importantly, in order to legally operate motor vehicles of any type, drivers and their trucks must be in compliance with a number of stern requirements. When shopping for used bucket trucks for sale in California, there are several things that buyers should be leery of and several features that they should make certain to find.
Know Your Industry Standards
The first thing that must be done before screening and purchasing commercial vehicles is to learn and understand the legal expectations for operating a vehicle in your industry. This will ultimately help you to define the necessary features for any truck that you purchase and could help you to avoid having to make costly upgrades or modifications in order to be in compliance with all industry-specific regulations. You can then use an online truck locator to find the exact make and model that you are in need of.
Getting Reconditioned Bucket Trucks
When purchasing used bucket trucks, it is important to work with a supplier that has an optimal reconditioning process. This allows buyers to secure bucket trucks at the lowest possible prices, even while gaining vehicles that look and operate as though they were new. This significantly reduces the risk of purchasing a truck that does not perform according to your expectations. The reconditioning process typically entails stripping away and replacing all corroded metal and cabinets, power washing and vehicle degreasing among other things. These efforts help used trucks to retain much more of their value and will dramatically offset any of the wear and tear that is placed upon a vehicle by a prior owner.
Searching Online For Used Bucket Trucks For Sale In California
One of the major benefits that online consumers will enjoy when shopping for their used bucket trucks through a reputable online supplier like I-80 Equipment, is the ability to easily register their commercial vehicles for use. Passing the California SMOG test is a major consideration for commercial truck drivers and all others who share the California road. This is also one aspect of a used vehicle purchase that is highly important to consider before closing a deal. Purchasing used bucket trucks for sale in California, in almost any other fashion, increases the likelihood of purchasing a vehicle that looks good, but which will not meet the California standard for legal commercial operation without first undergoing major upgrades and repairs.
Access To A Broad Selection
When shopping for used bucket trucks for sale in California through suppliers like I-80 Euipment, commercial drivers and the companies that they work for can find a very broad range of options to choose from. These include budget trucks, forestry trucks and boom trucks among many, many others.
California commercial drivers and commercial trucking companies within this great state, can find what they need by simply shopping through an honest an reputable supplier. Opting to purchase used bucket trucks for sale in California is perhaps one of the most economical and environmentally friendly methods of stocking a commercial fleet. Finding the right bucket truck at the right price is amazingly simple and easy to do, given the proliferation of resources that are made available by suppliers like I-80 Equipment, the nations leading supplier in used bucket trucks.
Altec TA45M – 2005 Freightliner – Featured Bucket Truck For February
Check out this month’s featured bucket truck:
Altec TA45M- 2005 Freightliner M2 4×2 Bucket Truck
This is an almost pristine TA-45M bucket truck with 50′ ft sheave height. It has a diesel CAT C7 engine and Allison transmission. This is a dependable, tough truck that is ready for pretty much any job.
This truck is for sale from I-80 Equipment for only $66,500. Call 888-949-3701 or contact us at Info@I80Equipment.com.
Check out more info on this bucket truck.
Quick specs:
Make: Freightliner
Model: M2
Year: 2005
Gross Weight: 25,950
Engine:Caterpillar C7
Fuel Type: Diesel
Transmission: Allison Auto
Mileage: 195,662
Make: Altec
Model: TA45M
Year: 2005
Insulated?: Yes
Sheave Height:50′
Model: 50′
*****************50’ Articulating/Telescopic 1,000Lb Material Handler*******************
• 4×2 Bucket Truck (New Arrival Stock Photos)
• Stock#U85744
• Vehicle Make: Freightliner
• Vehicle Model: M2
• Odometer Miles: 195,662
• Caterpillar C7
Caterpillar C7 Diesel Motor Specifications
• 250 Horsepower @ 2,400 RPMS
• 800Lbs Of Torque @ 1,440 RPMS
• Allison Automatic Transmission
• Push PTO
• Boom Make: Altec
• Boom Model: TA45M
Want more info on bucket trucks from I-80 Equipment? We have some of the top brands and highest quality reconditioned used bucket trucks, digger trucks, boom trucks, grapple trucks, forestry bucket trucks, and specialty trucks for sale.
We look forward to providing your business with a truck that will provide amazing return on investment and longevity of service.
Spring is just around the corner, are you ready?
As the seasons change, so do a lot of businesses. It’s always prudent to prepare in advance for business changes and many bucket truck dependent companies experience an increased workload during the Spring, Summer, and Fall seasons (unless you do Christmas/holiday decorating, ice removal, etc). Be sure to start marketing your services and prepping your bucket trucks, digger derricks for action. Get your equipment fully inspected and maintenanced. You should also make sure your truck passes dielectric tests and that you comply with OSHA and ANSI regulations.
Here are some tips to help generate business this Spring, Summer, and Fall:
- Set up a website and/or Google Places page for your area and advertise your services. Setting up a website is extremely easy and free with a service like WordPress. Also, there is tons of info about setting up a Google Places account.
- List your services on free sites like Craigslist or Oodle. Be sure to be as descriptive as possible and don’t forget your phone number.
- Lot’s of tree trimmers, gutter cleaners/repair, and other service businesses send out mailers. Be sure to get your mailer or newsletter out early. You should send a follow up mailer deeper into the Spring. You want to stay fresh in people’s minds.
- If you do commercial spots, you should prepare early. Commercials take time to film, edit, and air. You don’t want to rush into something this expensive.
- Networking is critical. Meet up with people in your industry and stay in touch. You want to be who they think of when they or someone they know need your services. You can do this even easier now with the help of social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin.
Ultimately, preparing ahead of time means a more successful season. There really is no such thing as getting ready too soon. Best of luck this coming Spring and the rest of the year. Oh, and don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @I80Equipment.
Digger Derricks – What Are They Good For?
Digger derricks are trucks with several uses and functions. Basically, they help install and maintain large vertical structures such as lamp posts, oil rigs, and electrical or telephone poles. Industries involved in oil, electricity, telecommunications and construction are only some of the businesses that make good use of these massive trucks.
Before digger derricks were made available on the market, a large group of people was needed to dig the holes and prop up the posts. Over time, more posts needed to be erected over a long distance, making manual labor costly, inefficient, and no longer practical. Manually digging, propping up and maintaining the posts also took longer. The invention of the derrick made it easier and quicker to perform such tasks and more.
The truck’s main purpose is to set up a pole. Aptly named the digger derrick, one of the truck’s functions is to dig a hole deep in the ground. To perform this function, a long and wide earth auger is attached at the end of a boom-like device. The tool is powered by a hydraulic mechanism. This tool can dig a hole 18 inches wide and around 10 feet deep. It can even bore through solid rock. The boom on a digger derrick can also be used to lift a pole and keep it straight before it is plumbed. When in use, digger derricks are parked and stabilized using. This will keep the truck steady while boring a hole in the ground or propping up the beam or post. A bucket can also be attached at the end of the boom which can help lift workers and equipment to a desired height.
Different industries have varying uses for digger derricks. For instance, the telecommunications and electrical industry use the derrick to fix telephone lines and electrical wires. The same device can also be used to trim impeding branches. Government agencies involved with fixing public structures also use the derrick to bring personnel down underneath streets to dig holes or fix potholes.
Although the invention of digger derricks has made the performance of certain tasks quicker and easier, it is still a massive device which can cause a lot of damage when used incorrectly. Controllers need to be well-versed in how the derrick functions and works. Other personnel should also remember to wear safety gear at all times. This reduces the risk of being hit with debris while working.
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