A spider lift and a bucket truck are both types of aerial lifts, but they are designed for different purposes and have distinct features.
A spider lift, also known as a spider boom lift, is a type of aerial lift that is characterized by its compact size and ability to access tight spaces. These lifts have a small footprint and can be driven through standard doorways, making them ideal for indoor work such as maintenance and installation tasks in buildings and warehouses. They are also highly maneuverable and can rotate 360 degrees, which allows for easy movement around obstacles.
On the other hand, a bucket truck, also known as a cherry picker, is a type of aerial lift that is typically larger and is used for outdoor tasks such as tree trimming and power line maintenance. Bucket trucks have a taller reach than spider lifts and can extend to heights of up to 100 feet or more. They are also equipped with a bucket or platform at the end of the boom arm, where a worker can stand to perform tasks. Bucket trucks typically have a larger base and use outriggers for stability.
Another difference is that Spider lifts are often electric or hybrid-electric, this makes them easy to use indoors, where emissions are a concern. Bucket trucks, however, are mostly gas-powered, making them more suitable for outdoor use and longer work sessions.
In summary, both spider lifts and bucket trucks are aerial lifts that are used for various tasks, but they have different features that make them more suitable for different types of work environments. Spider lifts are ideal for indoor tasks in tight spaces, while bucket trucks are better suited for outdoor tasks at greater heights.
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SPIMERICA is active in the sales of rental of a variety of industrial machines and equipment including spider platforms, aerial work platforms, elevating work platforms, mobile elevating work platforms,
Spimerica is managed by industry professional Ben Taft. Ben Taft leads Spimerica with extensive experience in the construction rental industry and in the manufacturing sector. Spimerica offers accessibility options to facilitate safer work environments and improve efficiencies within workplace productivity by providing world class spider booms and cranes to the USA Rental Industry market.
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