Posted on November 5, 2009History of the Crane Truck
Today, crane trucks are a commonly used type of heavy equipment in which a crane is mounted on a heavy, modified truck. Cranes use telescoping booms made up of hydraulic collapsible sections that are extended outward. The crane can be moved...
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Posted on November 5, 2009I-80 Equipment Offers Cheaper Digger Derricks
i-80 Equipment offers a cheaper price for their digger derricks. Construction is a constant event, one that requires specific tools depending on the quality of the work and the area under construction. Trucks of all kinds are available at their...
Posted on October 21, 2009Utility Trucks Must Pass 77-Point Inspection Before Being Purchased
I80 Equipment, www.i80equipment.com, is the # 1 company supplying reconditioned utility trucks. They carry bucket trucks, boom trucks, digger derrick trucks, crane trucks, and many other heavy utility trucks for varying industries.
Posted on October 21, 2009Boom Truck and Bucket Truck Inspections and Maintenance is Vital to Safety
Digger Derrick operations can be considered dangerous, to prevent accidents, injuries or death, common sense and mechanical care needs to be maintained on a daily basis. It is very important that utility trucks be operated by qualified experienced...
Posted on October 21, 2009Simple Safety Guidelines for Using Bucket Trucks and Boom Trucks
Bucket trucks are extremely helpful mechanical pieces of equipment. These trucks make it easier and safer than manual labour, but when these trucks are not used correctly, they can be very dangerous machinery resulting in mechanical or personal...
Posted on October 21, 2009Grapple Trucks and Boom Trucks Reduce Worker’s Comp Cases
In the late 1990’s, there were hundreds of thousands of reports through workers compensation due to lifting awkwardly heavy items into trucks. As the new decade approached the reports had decreased immensely from hundreds of thousands to mere...
Posted on September 30, 2009Reconditioning Process Of Bucket Trucks - i80 Equipments
I-80 equipment sells reconditioned bucket trucks and other equipment. Each and every vehicle that is bought receives a complete overhaul before ever being sold. The quality and amount of work that goes into each vehicle allows I-80 to stand behind...
Posted on September 30, 2009Truck And Heavy Equipment Financing - i80 Equipment
I-80 equipment sells used bucket trucks for many different industries. The trucks they offer are reconditioned and offered to their customers at pre-owned prices. The aim of I-80 equipment is to help companies find quality equipment for their...
Posted on August 22, 2009Going Green With Bucket Trucks – Reality Or Wishful Thinking
Back in 2005 several test programs were initiated which introduced hybrid diesel-electric power trains into the bucket truck industry. One of these feasibility studies hoped to determine, specifically, the viability of switching over to a more...
Posted on June 29, 2009Better Save than Sorry – A Bucket Truck Safety Tip
One of the biggest issues facing linemen and other crewmembers that spend their days working out of a bucket truck is safety. Bucket trucks are generally customized to deal with very specific types of work.
Posted on June 29, 2009Used Bucket Trucks – Best Choice for Most Businesses
In these tough economic times many industries are looking for ways to tighten their belts without crimping their plans for expansion (or in some cases merely keeping the doors open). Nowhere is this more apparent than in the electrical, data,...
Posted on May 28, 2008Discover Your Animal
For Centuries Eastern martial artists have used the study of animals in their arts. How is this relevant to the modern martial artist? And, more importantly, what animal are you?
Posted on April 9, 2008Feng Shui Symbols for Health and Longevity
There are many symbols used in Feng Shui to enhance health and longevity luck, the luck to live a long, healthy and fruitful life. Here are some of the more popular ones...
Posted on October 22, 2007The Success of the Used Heavy Equipment Online Auctions
Not all business owners or dealers can afford purchasing new equipments, this is a known fact. When talking about heavy equipment, the investments can be quite considerable. And this is the main fact why the used heavy equipment market is permanently...
Posted on May 12, 2007The Many Styles Of Kung Fu
The martial art known as Kung Fu is very old, yet very powerful.
Posted on May 12, 2007The 5 Animals Of Kung Fu
Also known as the Kung Fu fist forms, the 5 animals of Kung Fu are known all across the world, and are some of the deadliest martial arts you can study.