Aerial Platform Lift Trucks for Sale

CDL requirements vary by state and vehicle GVWR. Many aerial lift trucks in our inventory have a GVWR of 19,500 lbs and may be operated with a standard driver's license in many jurisdictions, though operators should verify local CDL rules. All operators must follow OSHA aerial work platform safety regulations (29 CFR 1926.453) regardless of license type.

A truck with a hydraulic elevating platform is commonly called a bucket truck, boom truck, or aerial lift truck. Depending on the application, it may also be referred to as a cherry picker, aerial work platform, or man lift. These vehicles mount an articulating or telescopic boom and work platform directly on a medium-duty or heavy-duty truck chassis.

Boom lifts and man lifts are closely related but not identical. A man lift (or aerial lift truck) is vehicle-mounted and designed for road deployment, while a boom lift is typically a self-propelled ground unit used on job sites. Both elevate workers on a platform via an articulating or telescopic boom, but aerial lift trucks offer greater mobility and faster transit between locations.

Our aerial platform lift truck inventory includes models with working heights ranging from 40 ft up to 75 ft. Specific models include the Versalift STP-36-NE at 40 ft, SST-40-EIH at 45 ft, Elliott L50 at 50 ft, Versalift VST-47-MHI at 52 ft, VST-55-HDI at 59 ft, Elliott L65 at 65 ft, Versalift VO260 at 65 ft, and the VO270 Forestry Bucket Truck at 75 ft.

Platform capacities across our inventory range from 350 lbs for single-person operations to 600 lbs for two-person crews. Single-person models such as the Versalift SST-40-EIH and VO270 offer 350 lb capacity, while two-person platforms like the Elliott L50 and L65 and the Versalift VST-55-HDI support 600 lbs, making them ideal for team-based utility and sign and lighting work.

Yes, several models feature fully insulated booms rated for live-line electrical work. The Versalift VST-47-MHI and SST-40-EIH are insulated aerial devices, and the VST-55-HDI carries a Category C 46kV insulation rating with a TruGuard insulated control system, certified to ANSI A92.2 standards. Always verify the specific insulation rating against your application requirements.