Acuf new lift concept

[ACUF]

Hi Everyone,

 

 

Our current lift is great for many applications working at height in lower canopy deadwood removal of mature trees, Complete canopy access of medium trees, and other issues dealing with hazard trees, or mitigating large breaks, etc.

 

However, I have been wishing for more height, and some ability to work into the trees inner canopy, so in the meantime, I have been considering a different lift all together.

 

I hope to match our telescoping boom to replace the upper boom pictured on this concept image. This would achieve about 65' respectively, with a telescoping insulated boom that can still have a knuckle effect for getting into position easier, etc.

 

The second challenge with this kind of height and design would be the need for a formal outrigger system. One of the nice things is that I would be utilizing all of that additional empty space in the rear with a bed, and plenty of places to stow equipment, etc.

 

Another cool thing is that the entire bed is plumbed so that all of its features could tie into the high flow system for power. It has a hudraulic winch w/ jib at the bucket, an aux hyd line with a spool system off the side of the bed, etc.

 

This is only a concept, but it has to begin somewhere. Im sure it will not fit without modifications, if its even possible to go this route. Any of your thoughts are welcomed.

 

Thanks,

 

ACUF

[ACUF]

Sorry, what I was trying to say was that I am looking into swapping our telescoping boom, in the top picture, to the upper boom location in the lower picture. -In case my writing was confusing,

 

ACUF

[silky fox]

They both look great!...Concept one looks well handy especially with all the lockers.

[ACUF]

Well,

 

As it turns out, adapting our telescoping boom to the upper boom location won't work, due to its additional weight on the lower booms, so I am not too surprised. However, this complete setup will be able to be transferred onto the U900, if some of the other measurements check out.

 

Thank you for looking:thumbup1:

 

ACUF