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    Nifty sd 64 4x4x4 lift unit WOW !!!!

    Just to add to this, they are wider than most "spiderlifts" at 81.5" but most guys get over that when they find out how versatile it is. The turf tires that are on it really spread out the 8700 lbs weight. We've had customers operate on soft golf courses, cemetery's, and very high end lawns...
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    98 Altec Lr IV leaking hydraulic fluid from the turntable

    The hydraulic rotary joint? Does it have 11 ports or 3 ports? Is it leaking from between the two sections or from a fitting?
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    1979 Bucket truck

    Do you want something to work with or on. Because if you want something to work on that is your truck. It looks like a skyworker 1045 and would only be a 50 ft working height. You will have trouble finding parts for the lift, especially the low pressure control parts which it sounds like it...
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    Altec Upper Fiber Optic Control

    Hows your battery? Fully charged? Is the charger working properly? You can remove the f/o line from the lower box and see if you are getting a red signal light from the uppers. Have one person operate the upper controls while someone looks at the f/o line. If there is no light remove...
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    Rotator valve on a bucket truck

    Yup, that's how a lot of those places are. All they want is the sale. No support afterward. And yes it is an OSHA/ANSI requirement that the manuals go with the truck! Glad you got things sorted out!
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    Rotator valve on a bucket truck

    You mean the hydraulic swivel that allows for continuous rotation? How many ports are on it?
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    '75 Harley FLH porch find

    I'd be pissed if I had to have that big inspection sticker on my bike!! Here's my 76 FLH
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    Hi Ranger vs Teco Saturn

    Buy something that is still being made, otherwise parts price & availability will be expensive and/or have a long lead time. Buy something that has a current inspection and dietest from a reputable inspection company.
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    Bucket truck vs manlift

    What he said. Or go crazy and get the SD64!
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    Bucket truck boom failure, MI

    ALC is the only manufacturer that has that requirement. Others have replacement schedules for drive cables, leveling chains ect. And rumor has it the new rods will be ten years, not positive on that though. I do know they have gotten rid of the cables for the lower boom elevation...
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    Bucket truck boom failure, MI

    Please do, I've seen rods bend/break due to mis-use but it almost looks like the cylinder came apart. I tried to zoom in but the picture isn't the highest resolution.
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    Bucket truck boom failure, MI

    Did the gland nut back off or strip the threads right out?
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    Bucket truck boom failure, MI

    Looks like an Altec. Looks like the lower boom cylinder had a failure.
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    Help with bucket , its cocked at an angle!

    You did the right thing by having Terex come out. When it comes to critical components like the leveling it's always best to let the pro's do it!
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    Help with bucket , its cocked at an angle!

    High Ranger XT I'm guessing? You probably jumped the leveling chain, we see it all the time. The leveling will need to be loosened and reset. Your best bet is to have a qualified repair facility look at it. They'll most likely want to pull the upper rods to check for damage. I have seen...
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    Chip bodies

    We just finished this unit for a customer in MA. It is made by Blue Ridge Mfg and is a top quality body. This one was made with removable tops. If you want more info let me know.
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    Kubota pony seized

    They do have a murphy switch and they are very rugged little engines. I'm going to say change fluids and filters and you'll be just fine.
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    Material Handlers on Buckets - Yeh or Nay

    That is everyone's response, you are dead on JCONN!! "I usually never do this" "I never lift heavy things" I hear that day in and day out and I know the truth is they do this ALL THE TIME! They just don't realize how much stress they are putting on every single component of that lift. Have...
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    forestry truck with pto chipper combo

    That sweet gem is on ebay. Try getting parts for that Pitman. From my experience I've heard nothing but bad, but I don't run 'em I just fix 'em.
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    Material Handlers on Buckets - Yeh or Nay

    Here is what shock loading these things does. Never use an aerial device for something it was never meant to do.
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