Coming out of texas, I may be concerned about getting a hurricane remenant truck, that being in the hurricane zone as the cane came in. Ie: flood damage.
On the flip side, Ive used a similar type truck and didnt care for it although I think its boom was different. As for height, I too have used a 42' WH and it came in real handy alot of times. Many yards that a 55+ wouldnt fit into or under trees that a 55 wouldnt fold out.