Only video I've seen that truly captures the feeling at height. Nice job. Wow 7 years.

I'm renting one of these tomorrow. Seriously, thank you for the demonstration, even 8 years ago. Excellent video.

Thanks for sharing. Might I add the importance of wearing a harness. While trimming branches overhanging my driveway, I had one branch fall and hit the master stop switch on the ground controls. Meanwhile I'm up in the air without a harness (the rental yard offered, but I told them I had my own, which I did, but couldn't find when I got home) Long story short, I considered lowering myself down via my ground rope (yup, had a 3/4 inch rope for the saw, in case it fell), but every time I thought about climbing over the railing without a body harness, discretion proved the better part of valor. I'd called my wife on my cell phone, and she finally came out and reset the stop button. I broke for lunch and found d my harness before going up again.

@paulk5311

4 жыл бұрын

good thing you had your cell phone with you. i have some trees that need trimming and i plan on renting a lift to get me up there. when i do it i will have someone on the ground for just in case.

@seangworld

9 ай бұрын

yeah i have a harness i use at work when im on a hyster or raymond, i was thinking i should use it with this too.

Just rented one today from Home Depot. Used it to take down a 50' oak tree. Worked Great! A little shaky when fully extended but got used to that after about 30 minutes. Fully limbed the tree down to 10' then took the trunk down from the ground. Never took a tree that size down before nor used a boom lift. If you have good common sense and carefully plan each fall you can save yourself a bunch of money. Cost was 300 for 24 hours vs 1200 for service to do the work. Good judgement is the key here.

@MrLaker9900

4 жыл бұрын

What kind of chainsaw did you use? Was the boom movable without hooking up to a vehicle

Unhook from the trailer because it affects the self leveling feature. It will try to pick up the tow vehicle. The trick to be comfortable way up there is to lean against the railings. If you try to keep it from moving using your legs, it will move around a little. There is a turn limiter so you don't twist up the hoses and wires. You figure out which way you want to go and then rotate it to the best starting position.I use mine to raise, lower and service my collection of old farm windmills. Once you get comfortable with it, its extremely handy: trim trees, raise roofing shingles, Christmas lights, aerial pictures, paint the barn, and lots of other stuff. I practiced with a dummy load to see if it would tip. The thing stops you from getting anywhere near the tip point as it senses the loads in the outriggers.

@lowermichigan4437

7 жыл бұрын

Bill Cobb yes. rented a Bil Jac lift and it says to disconnect from the tow vehicle before leveling. That might be why there is a park brake. I say might be because it used the front stabilizers to lift it off the ball.

@jbilletz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I learned a couple tips from your comment. I have to use one on my new job and it scares to heck out of me. I hate heights but I have to get used to it.

@simplyeasydiy

Жыл бұрын

Great comment!

The very first thing to operate is to unhook the safety lock lever which holds the booms in place while traveling. If you go to raise the boom and it fights you, look for the boom lock lever. Other than that, I used this video to learn the operation. This video is clear and concise, good job.

just got done with my tree trimming, i would like to thank you for your tutoring on the boom. went smooth as glass. thanks again.

All Aerial Work Lift Platforms use lift locks in the hydraulics. A loss of hydraulic pressure will not allow the lift to come down on its own. A blown hose for example will require a rescue from another lifting device like a fire truck ladder or another lift. Always use a spotter and teach your spotter how to lower you with the ground controls. The spotter helps you to avoid hitting things with the boom. Always wear a fall restraint harness.

I was thinking of renting one of these, and looking on KZread for how it operated. I just happened to see your video by happenstance. Thank you very much for showing me how its done.

thank you. you made this seem super easy and have lessened my stress levels when thinking about preparing to use this.

Thanks for the video chief, it helped a ton. I mastered the controls in no time and was able to do what I had to get done before having to return the rental.

Thanks for posting this. This was the primer I needed to get started.

Thank you, this was very useful and reassuring. I plan to rent one of these to install some hidden hooks on the inside part of the fascia board on my second-story that will make Christmas light installation a breeze in future years.

You just saved me lots of frustration. Couldn't figure out how I was having so much trouble backing this stupid thing up, it was engaging that emergency brake. Too bad the rental center didn't bother to mention that LOL

great video . Always like to look professional on the job with customers looking on.

Thanks for sharing the video, It was worth seeing how to operate. Mtandt lanka is one of the company who provides boom lift.

Thank you for the video. I am considering renting this tool to do some work on my house. After viewing your explanation, it looks right for my job.

Awesome video, I have rented similar and never went that high, I know it is safe but scary… Much respect...

@DouglasPelo

2 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty high right now and want to buy one of these things eventually as I'm scared of tall ladders. It seems like it would be a $20k or so investment but the usage you can out of this seems awesome. You could even perch up top for photography shots.

Awesome video. Couldn't have painted my house without you.

That was hilarious. You are truly honest in your 'human' experience and lack of knowledge with this piece of lifting equipment but it was informative. TY

Very good info Thanks ! p.s. I believe the hand brake is for when you are not using the lift. So it stays where it should when you park.

Renting this to install Christmas lights this year! Super informative video. Now I’m not nervous about using this thing!

@baggedmonster

Жыл бұрын

If you have any problems call the number on the machine and one of the techs will walk you through any problems. Errors happen all the time during Christmas

Excellent and helpful video.

Very helpful video. Thanks

I gave an estimate to cut down a palm tree got accepted then I was like "aaaah shiiiiii* i need boom lift and I dont know how to operate, what in the I hell got into". I am glad I saw this video, now is just loosing the height fear lol. Thanks for this video.

very helpful...thanks for sharing

Good post. Very helpful!

I appreciate this video - it is the first one that came up upon my searching. I think it fortunately or unfortunately is a better video because there were some errors in use that could be pointed out by other viewers. I'm glad you are safe and I am glad you shared this video - I think it will help at my home. The only thing I still question is how much of a slope could be safe - probably nearly none - but I can ask when renting since I don't find that info so far online. Thank-you!😊

I am going to rent a 50 footer in a few weeks. Thanks for the tutorial.

rumor has it Clark Griswold was planning to buy this with his anticipated holiday bonus

Just rented one these things are awesome

Thank you so much for this video.

Great tutorial

Thanks for the video because the Home Depot People didn’t give me much instruction !

@robpaints100

Жыл бұрын

Nor did they give me.

@user-ic5eo6ys6d

7 ай бұрын

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thank you very much for this video, gracias

Yes, unhook the trailer to keep yourself alive. The outriggers are not engineered to carry the additional weight of your truck. So, the rear outriggers are way overloaded. In addition, if the ball released with the boom in the air, the hitch end would launch up and try to launch you to the next block, unless it went over. Scary🙀

Thank you so much dude!

I need to replace some rake boards on the side of my house (up high). How wide of a working area will I be able to do before I have to move it? Great, concise vid BTW. Thanks!

Thank you! Perfect vid which told me what I need to know. Isn't there a locking latch which locks the boom to the trailer frame? Am renting one of these for the first time today.

Great job.

To tilt the bucket in that third "disabled" setting you have to hold the knob in that position and then use the joystick to engage the movement, holding the knob In the position the entire time. I believe it is just a safety feature

@robpaints100

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I will try it next time.

You need to wear a harness. I've seen people fall out of buckets and it doesn't usually end well. Surprised HD doesn't supply a harness.

@madoc53

Жыл бұрын

Karen

Great video! He sounds just like Hank kimball from Green Acres😂

ok so what is the max horizontal distance this will reach out from the unit? It this distance the same no matter how you have the platform orientated to the hitch shaft (meaning if your rotate, does it decrease your horizontal reach at all?) Does it automatically not allow you to go out horizontally farther than its rated and risk tip over? Thx!

That was a very good video especially when backing up the hill I'm off to rent one from Home Depot Eddie there and Joseph

Great info

Thank You

A man who trusts his machine.

Is there a button to drive it into the spot needed or does it need to be towed in the desired spot?

Thank you ❤

Good video, no unnecessary bulls*** blabla, I like that, short and sweet. Anyways my question is, when up on the platform..what happens if I move the toggle BEFORE hitting the trigger..will I have to reset or..? I dont have a LOT of experience but the last time I rented one I kept getting stuck up there and couldnt get the machine to move, I'd have to wait about 10 minutes before trying again or I just pushed in the stop button, then started over. Is that what I was doing wrong?

What's the maximum horizontal distance I can extend the bucket at 30FT in the air?

Even with the harness, this is a great tutorial. My only question is, "do you have to reposition the base as you move from one side of the home to the other?" I'm thinking of putting the Christmas lights up myself versus paying a contractor.

@seangworld

9 ай бұрын

ditto

Thank you

What about using it next to power lines

Does the lift operate 180 degrees. Another words I need to access something directly behind the trailer at about 25' up. I do not want to disconnect from the truck.

Great video. I'm wondering how you stopped the safety beeps?

@johnbeckwith1361

2 жыл бұрын

There is another vid on here about that. kzread.info/dash/bejne/o3xm0caNfce6Y5s.html I know this is an old question, perhaps it helps others

Very good job explaining the operation, Rob. I'm wondering how many times you can go up and down and around on that lift before your battery power runs out. I have lots of limbs to trim so I'd be moving it around a lot. Thanks for your time.

@robpaints100

8 жыл бұрын

I used it all day without recharging.

@joeganusi8522

8 жыл бұрын

I just rented it today, One thing I wish they would have told me is DO NOT go to far to the left. It got locked up in that position, and I had to get a rachet and socket to turn the bolt at the end of the swing drive motor. I'm very happy that I did that when I was using the lower controls. I don't think it ould have been fun if I was up high in the bucket! Other than that, It seems ok. I got more done with my home made pole saw a few days ago.

thinking about renting this. is it light enough to maneuver by hand? i gotta side i cant drive to but gonna need something like this…

Needing to rent one for my two story house, my driveway slopes back to street. Can these be used on a slopes driveway?

My next question: do they make a towable one that self propells it's self?cause your not moving it around without some form of tow vehicle.that thing is heavy and awkward heavy at that.

could 3 men reposition the lift by hand on level ground?

Would you be able to manually push/roll the unit to the spot you need to use it on a fairly level lawn?

@lostintime8651

6 жыл бұрын

nope. too heavy.

Question: do you NEED a wiring harness or any wiring for the boom lift to the truck? From what I'm seeing and reading, the brakes are only engaged like mentioned in the video. The reason I ask is, because apparently home depot doesn't lend these out to people around me. You have to actually go through compact power and THEY deliver the boom to your house. So needing to tow it around is actually not needed. On public roads, that is. You still physically have to tow it to the spots on your yard anyways. And if I'm on my private property, I really don't need the wiring or lights. I just don't know if the brakes are affected/needed to be turned off. Turns out, all 3 of my vehicles have NO trailer hitches. Ok not so bad....I'll go rent one......oh....ok...home depot won't let you use their trucks for this. They lock their hitches and its not for personal use....wtf. Ok off to menards....... Oh, not a single truck they have, have trailer hitches. what in the actual sweet buttery batman. A $200 trailer hitch bolts onto my jeeps back bumper, so I thought I was good to go, until today I just realized, there's no wiring for the trailer for the jeep. This job is turning into a nightmare.

Thanks for the vid. Can you tell me how far away from the base you can get the bucket for limbing trees? this is the only model that is close to my area. I just want to make sure none of the branches will be landing on the base. Thanks in advance.

@chrismcevoy6226

7 жыл бұрын

35 feet

@juandelatorre6466

5 жыл бұрын

T500j 50ft

Yours doesn't beep when in use. Can I make mine not beep when in use? I have the t500j

Always check ground conditions, I operate a dry run to make sure our riggers aren't sinking slowly. Maybe over kill better safe than sorry

Even though its a small lift id still use press plates under all 4 leggs

Im about to rent one " this weekend maybe" to trim trees around my house, thanks for video, But I was thinking about safety harness what about falling out???

@sawyerramos3113

4 жыл бұрын

I need to rent one too, i have to cut about 30 feet high tree around electrical wires. let me know how it goes!

@lawnpro979

4 жыл бұрын

@@sawyerramos3113 Mine went well. has some pretty tight spots no issues.....best of luck

Wondering if it is a problem if you have to set this up on a slight hill in gravel driveway? I'm not actually going to operate it - hiring a guy who will use it, but I like to be prepared / know how it's going to work before hand. Don't know if people still read these?

You always want to disconnect from your vehicle...you will bend the tongue and put excess weight on the back outriggers and when you get in the bucket the weight goes back on your vehicle and the rear outriggers lift up and it will shut the unit down, and if that happens you are screwed, unless you have someone on the ground to switch it back over and relevel the outriggers...been on many service calls for units not working and this always seems to be the problem...

@paulk5311

4 жыл бұрын

having someone on the ground is the smart way to go. if i am up that high in a lift i want someone on the ground just in case or at least someone within ear shot.

My rental is showing up in 20-140 minutes. thumbs up

How far will this reach horizontally. Say for example I need to trim limbs that are growing 20ft over a garage, will it let me hover over the garage 20ish feet?

@robpaints100

6 жыл бұрын

I had to get it close to the tree to maximize the reach. It was as if for every foot from the tree I lost two feet reach. You could use a pole saw with it.

Do these self-level on a side hill (~10 - 15 degrees)? Need to do soffit work on gables with side hill/walk out basement

@maryd6745

5 ай бұрын

Yea, my question too - anyone have experience/info?

@Mogman150

5 ай бұрын

I'll answer my own question - yes, it will self level on slight hills. Sometimes it's easier to 'help' the leveling system by manually extending the struts on the down hill side. Made our siding/soffit work completely doable rather than just dangerous!

Dude has a radio voice

Can 1 man move this lift by hand or do I have to hook it up to my truck every time I want to move it 30 feet?

@robpaints100

3 жыл бұрын

I did not try to move it by hand but I know it is very heavy.

Does anyone know if it has to be fully extended to swing 360 degrees? I just rented one and it would only swing side to side about 45 degrees. I didn't need to go all the way up so I didn't try that.

@collinburckle8256

6 жыл бұрын

Chuck Johnson I had same problem it depends between models

Can you move this around by hand. I have limited access in my yard and will not be able to tow it into position.

@robpaints100

6 жыл бұрын

This thing is so heavy it would take 10 people to move it around. You may be able to use a large lawn tractor.

@collinburckle8256

6 жыл бұрын

robpaints100 definitely would not recommend using a lawn tractor. But a sub compact tractor could definitely handle it

I noticed that you did not have any PPE while you were operating the boom rigging. Is there any reason why?

@flexch2011

3 жыл бұрын

4 yr old video, lmao

@regsboch3459

3 жыл бұрын

Ah...that totally makes sense.

You should never leave it hooked to the vehicle you tow it with

Thank you guy that sounds like S.Hennedy or Ben Shapiro

@probuilder961

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, he sounds just like Ben Shapiro!

How is it powered?

@smalls03

6 жыл бұрын

Frank Dima battery powered

The park brake is there because you have to apply it before you mandatorily unhook the machine from your truck before you use the machine 😬

@merlenelson4894

Жыл бұрын

That's the 'No roll away down the hill lever'.

Has anyone had the problem where the outriggers simply wont go up? And you’ve already retracted and lowered the boom all the way?

@thatguyturningwrenches

3 жыл бұрын

Check battery charge and see if there is a flash code (yellow triangle on controls will flash if unit is in distress)

Ive been working in bucket trucks for iver 20 years, and these things still make me nervous.

How much does it weigh? I can tow up to 5000 lb.

@robpaints100

8 жыл бұрын

+therivershark It's weight is 3330 lb.

Do you need to leave it hooked up to hitch while your use boom?

@bekind2047

Жыл бұрын

You have to hook it off

@briant5549

Жыл бұрын

@@bekind2047 lmfaooo you mean unhook it from hitch

@robpaints100

Жыл бұрын

No bad idea.

@user-ic5eo6ys6d

7 ай бұрын

@@bekind2047 yep

How does it charge? How long for a full charge?

@user-ic5eo6ys6d

7 ай бұрын

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@baggedmonster

Жыл бұрын

It’s called a surge brake.

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By "unsettling" do you mean you had to change your underwear?

how that bucket is leveled horizontal w.r.t. ground? is it automatic or manual?

@robpaints100

7 жыл бұрын

Automatic

@collinburckle8256

6 жыл бұрын

But can be also manually leveled

I still worry about it flipping I got one rented it and working on a tree job I got scared to open it all the way open and cut cuz it rocks like crazy makes me think it's going to flip

@pattiherrera2807

2 жыл бұрын

Put it 2' from the ground and extend it all the way to the side and jump in the bucket, I did. at that point you can only fall 2'.

One of the arm is not lowering

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Nice video, but for future reference you should unhook your truck first.

@robpaints100

8 жыл бұрын

+SamuEL Lee I found that out after I returned it but I do not know why, do you? Thank you

@samuellee872

8 жыл бұрын

Just a safety precaution, in case someone desides to move ur truck or if it rolls... Chalking your wheels can help though.

@paulk5311

4 жыл бұрын

@@robpaints100 the self leveling picks it up off the ground. why would you leave the tow vehicle attached? that seems unsafe.

I've never used one of these.but! I already know: the ground you use it on better support the weight dynamics this machine needs or your going over like a cut tree.😵gave ya vertigo didn't I😏 And do not use it over a septic tank or your going over like a cut tree.🙄

How much is the price sir. Erwin from the Philippines

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7 ай бұрын

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7 ай бұрын

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Sounds like Ted Cruise 😂