Altec AT37G Bucket Truck Boom Specifications and Demonstration Video
The Altec AT37G is a popular 37-foot articulating-telescopic bucket truck, known for its 37-foot platform height, ~42-foot working height, 350-400 lb capacity, ANSI Category C insulation for live-line work, and continuous rotation, typically used by telecom, electric, or municipal crews for overhead line maintenance and tree trimming, offering excellent maneuverability with its articulating arm and hydraulic tools at the platform.
Key Specifications
Key Specifications
- Boom Type: Articulating Telescopic (with insulated fiberglass upper boom).
- Platform Height: ~37 ft (Ground to bottom of platform).
- Working Height: ~42 ft.
- Platform Capacity: 350-400 lbs (1-person).
- Max Side Reach: ~28 ft.
- Rotation: Continuous.
- Insulation: ANSI Category C (for up to 46kV).
- Controls: ISO-Grip single-handle, upper/lower controls.
- Features: Hydraulic platform leveling, tool circuit at platform, emergency lowering.
- Telecommunications: Installing, repairing, and maintaining telephone/cable lines.
- Electrical Utility: Work on power distribution lines (up to 46kV).
- Municipalities: Street light maintenance, sign installation, city tree trimming.
- Forestry/Vegetation Management: Pruning trees near utility lines.
- General Maintenance: Accessing elevated areas for various tasks.
- Often mounted on a Ford F-550 or similar medium-duty truck.
- Can include outriggers for stability, tool circuits for powered hand tools.