Insulated baskets

Knuckle Boom Cranes

September 6, 2026

Insulated baskets

Insulated bucket trucks are essential machinery for general maintenance,
street lighting, and electrical applications.

Equipment models vary by Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), boom reach (working height),
and bucket payload capacity for crew and tools.


Hydraulic Outriggers / Legs

They add significant weight to the chassis to ensure stability and prevent
tipping during platform elevation. The operational spread width of the
outriggers ranges between 3 to 5 meters, depending on the
lift’s overall weight.

Boom Construction Material

High-strength steel arms reduce thickness and weight, whereas fiberglass arms
are used for electrically insulated electromechanical applications with an
insulation rating ranging from 46 to 69 kV.

Articulating Mechanism and Telescopic Boom

Telescopic booms (straight-extending) are lighter in weight and reach higher
elevations more quickly, whereas articulating booms allow for maneuvering
around obstacles, though they require greater counterweight.


Technical Specifications

Standard Weights

 

Class / Rating Crane Height Bucket Capacity Common Operations
Light Duty 12 – 16 meters 270 kg Street Lighting, Surveillance Cameras, Tree Trimming
Moderate Duty  24 – 16 meters 270 kg Power Grids, Public Lighting, Billboard Maintenance & Buildings
Heavy Duty  25 – 75 meters 270 kg Power Grids, Public Lighting, Billboard Maintenance & Buildings