​Altec AM55 Bucket Truck Boom Specifications and Demonstration Video

The Altec AM55 is an insulated articulating over center aerial device with material handling capabilities, featuring a maximum working height of approximately 60.3 ft (18.4 m) and a maximum side reach of 47.7 ft (14.5 m). It is primarily used for electrical utility work and other applications requiring both height and material lifting. 

Boom Specifications
The AM55 is an articulating overcenter aerial device designed for utility applications. It features an insulated lower and upper boom, along with an isolated control system, making it suitable for electrical work (ANSI Category C, 46kV and below, with proper platform liner). 

• Working Height: Approximately 60.3 ft (18.4 m).
• Ground to Bottom of Platform Height: 55.3 ft (16.9 m).
• Maximum Side Reach: 47.7 ft (14.5 m) (overcenter).
• Rotation: Continuous.
• Platform Capacity: Up to 800 lb (363 kg).
• Jib Capacity: Maximum of 2,000 lb (907 kg).
• Standard Features: Include a material handling system with a jib, the Altec ISO-Grip® control system, and hydraulic tool circuits at the platform. 

Common Uses
The Altec AM55, being an insulated unit with material handling, is well-suited for the electric utility industry and related work near energized power lines. 

• Electric Utility Work: Maintenance, repair, and installation of power lines and utility poles.
• Telecommunications Infrastructure: Work on joint-use poles.
• Tree Care (around power lines): Tree trimming and removal near energized lines.
• Transmission and Distribution Projects: Projects requiring lifting personnel and handling heavy materials.