Maranuk Equipment in Pa. Anyone bought from them??

I am shopping for a small crane truck. Maranuk Equipment, in Whitehaven, Pa., has a few listed that look good. It is a long way from here, and I would hate to end up taking a trip up there just to look at a painted piece of junk.
( Also known as a Sherwin Williams overhaul)
Anyone know anything about them??
Thanks,
Jeff

Mowingman said:

I am shopping for a small crane truck. Maranuk Equipment, in Whitehaven, Pa., has a few listed that look good. It is a long way from here, and I would hate to end up taking a trip up there just to look at a painted piece of junk.
( Also known as a Sherwin Williams overhaul)
Anyone know anything about them??
Thanks,
Jeff

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I was up there a couple months ago. He is a really nice guy. As with anything used, you just need to check it out real good. If your interested in something, i would be willing to check it out real good for you if you would give me some $ for gas money. He is about 2 hrs north of me. Mickeys equipment is right down the road from him too.

Every time a friend of mine tried to deal with Maranuk, he called and told him he was stopping by, in the market for a truck and ready to go. The dude (ed) said sure come on by. My buddy drives 3 hours to get there......the guy isn't there. He waits for two hours....calls the numbers, etc etc....and the guy gets back finally as my buddy is about to leave. He starts to explain how he's been waiting and that there was no one here to show him any trucks...etc..... Ed, says "You don't even wanna hear about my day so far"......and cuts the guy off.

I would never set foot in my vehicle to drive there after hearing that....I hear he paints em white and sends them out the door.....

I bought my bucket from mickeys and have been generally happy. The welding they did wasn't great but that was an easy fix. The engine work was done well and the boom has been excellent. Good Luck

Mike

2treeornot2tree said:

joe i have seen your stuff and its pretty high priced and it seems you do the minum to get the stuff sold.

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This statement about Joe is very correct!! Beware, i just purchased a bucket truck and i paid top dollar for a truck that only made it 5 miles off of the lot. Joe then refused to help us get it fixed after I paid the expense of flying two guys out from Colorado to drive it back. My guys are now stuck somewhere in PA with no way to get the truck fixed! Worst buying experience ever. Joe made numerous claims to make the sale and then did nothing to back it up in the end. Buyers beware!!!

We bought our bucket truck in Tennessee and we are only an hour and a half from Maranuk. Their pricing is very high and the owner promises the world but have herd many stories of people breaking down on their way home and the owner not helping with any of the repair cost . We looked for a bucket for 3 months before buying. Where the demand is high the prices are high - even for junk!
Take your time and look around get all promises in WRITING!

I bought a 97 lr3 from Ed in 05 and it is a solid truck , I mean high priced yes he is but it's a get what pay for kinda thing with used trucks , I actually call him from time to time waiting for a good 4x4 f800 and I trust him enough to buy again !

Anyone know what is better in a bucket truck a Cat 3126 or International 466? I am ready to buy soon and I hear bad things about the 3126 not sure about the international?

lone wolf said:

Anyone know what is better in a bucket truck a Cat 3126 or International 466? I am ready to buy soon and I hear bad things about the 3126 not sure about the international?

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DT466 is a VERY solid engine. I have a 3126 in my bucket and am happy with it. A little underpowered for the rig when fully loaded and pulling a chipper but it gets the job done. Biggest gripe I have with it is service related. Had an electrical gremlin last year that took months to figure out, CAT mechanic said it was a Chevy issue, Chevy guy said a CAT issue and so on. Other than that, it starts and runs every day. Regardless, I'm looking at internationals w/ the 466 now.

Blakesmaster said:

DT466 is a VERY solid engine. I have a 3126 in my bucket and am happy with it. A little underpowered for the rig when fully loaded and pulling a chipper but it gets the job done. Biggest gripe I have with it is service related. Had an electrical gremlin last year that took months to figure out, CAT mechanic said it was a Chevy issue, Chevy guy said a CAT issue and so on. Other than that, it starts and runs every day. Regardless, I'm looking at internationals w/ the 466 now.

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Will the 466 pull as hard as the Cat my chipper is 11,000 pounds?
Currently I have a 21 year old 3116 and it has been good.What lift is on your truck Altec or High Ranger ?

alpineman said:

This statement about Joe is very correct!! Beware, i just purchased a bucket truck and i paid top dollar for a truck that only made it 5 miles off of the lot. Joe then refused to help us get it fixed after I paid the expense of flying two guys out from Colorado to drive it back. My guys are now stuck somewhere in PA with no way to get the truck fixed! Worst buying experience ever. Joe made numerous claims to make the sale and then did nothing to back it up in the end. Buyers beware!!!

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That's unfortunate and disgusting that he would do this to you. Man up Joe and help this guy out! Not a good rep to have

deevo said:

That's unfortunate and disgusting that he would do this to you. Man up Joe and help this guy out! Not a good rep to have

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To bad Joe didn't deliver it !

lone wolf said:

Will the 466 pull as hard as the Cat my chipper is 11,000 pounds?
Currently I have a 21 year old 3116 and it has been good.What lift is on your truck Altec or High Ranger ?

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IMO, yes the 466 is a stronger engine though I haven't driven them in the same truck configuration. I have the XT55 High Ranger though I would have taken an ALC or Altec too. High Rangers are better though...

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IMO, yes the 466 is a stronger engine though I haven't driven them in the same truck configuration. I have the XT55 High Ranger though I would have taken an ALC or Altec too. High Rangers are better though...

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I am looking at a high ranger now on a GMC with a Cat 3126. Any thing to look for on the boom before I buy? Do they use chain to level the bucket?

lone wolf said:

I am looking at a high ranger now on a GMC with a Cat 3126. Any thing to look for on the boom before I buy? Do they use chain to level the bucket?

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Yes, I had mine chains replaced when I bought the truck as they were worn. Many other things done to it too as I wanted it tip top. I found a Asplundh mechanic that was local and had him meet me to look over the boom before I bought the truck. Well worth the 200 bucks he charged me. Any little thing he pointed out I used to negotiate a better price from the seller. I got him $7,500 off his asking price which was exactly what the mechanic charged for all the boom work. Sounds like you're looking at basically the same truck I have. I bought mine from a small tree service. Harder to find what you want but I don't really trust the big dealer types. I looked at Maranuk's trucks when I was shopping, they all seemed like the typical white washed deal but they did look a bit better quality than others I'd checked out. All gassers though when I was there.:msp_thumbdn:

Good to hear someone had good luck with Mickeys as I got my eye on one of there trucks currently...

Is the "joe" that said maranuks trucks are junk the same " joe" that screwed somebody , cause if it is then how ironic ...... I am excited to say that I am hopefully expanding my fleet to add a 92' top kick with 3126 cat . Sounds crazy right but hey that how a big timer rolls LOL

2treeornot2tree said:

It is the same Joe. He owns tri state equipment in west chester.

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Wow so basically what your saying is its the pot calling the kettle black ! Nice well if that's the truth in regards to the quality of service I am super surprised he hasn't been permanently banned from the site ! Because a buyer should always check the equipment before purchase but a truck that can't make it home ! Wow .

Well maybe fix it then bury it right I to his office and say the brakes didn't work right either LOL , of course not to hurt anyone but that's one hell of a statement there !

alpineman said:

This statement about Joe is very correct!! Beware, i just purchased a bucket truck and i paid top dollar for a truck that only made it 5 miles off of the lot. Joe then refused to help us get it fixed after I paid the expense of flying two guys out from Colorado to drive it back. My guys are now stuck somewhere in PA with no way to get the truck fixed! Worst buying experience ever. Joe made numerous claims to make the sale and then did nothing to back it up in the end. Buyers beware!!!

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Any updates? truck going yet? Funny the guy hasn't responded since you posted. Let us know how you made out

treeclimber101 said:

Is the "joe" that said maranuks trucks are junk the same " joe" that screwed somebody , cause if it is then how ironic ...... I am excited to say that I am hopefully expanding my fleet to add a 92' top kick with 3126 cat . Sounds crazy right but hey that how a big timer rolls LOL

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just so you know cat did not put the 3126 in trucks till 1999, so that 92 your adding to your fleet has the 3116, HUGE difference,