Service Boom Trucks

A boom on a truck is the aerial work platform arm mounted on a medium-duty truck chassis that lifts a bucket or platform to elevated work areas. In CUES, Inc.'s lineup, booms can be articulating and telescopic, insulated for electrical safety, or rotating (up to 160 degrees) to provide extended reach for utility, telecom, forestry, sign, and lighting maintenance work at heights from 40 to 75 feet.

CUES, Inc. offers service boom trucks with working heights ranging from 40 feet up to 75 feet. Models include the Versalift STP-36-NE at 40 ft, SST-40-EIH at 45 ft, VST-47-MHI at 52 ft, VST-55-HDI at 59 ft, Elliott L50 at 50 ft, Elliott L65 at 65 ft, and Versalift VO270 at 75 ft, covering a wide range of aerial access needs.

Several models in the lineup are non-CDL, including the Versalift VST-55-HDI on a Ford F-600 and the VST-47-MHI on a Ford F-550, both with 19,500 lb GVWR. However, CDL requirements vary by state and GVWR threshold. Always verify your local jurisdiction's licensing requirements before operating any medium-duty aerial truck.

Yes, multiple models feature fully insulated articulating booms designed for safe work near energized electrical lines. The Versalift VST-55-HDI carries a Category C 46kV insulation rating, and models like the SST-40-EIH and VST-47-MHI feature insulated aerial devices with TruGuard safety systems, meeting electrical safety standards for live-line utility operations.

CUES, Inc. offers boom trucks on a variety of chassis including the Ford F-550, Ford F-600, Ford F-750, Ram 5500, Chevrolet 5500, Freightliner M2 106, and International HV607. Diesel and gasoline engine options are available, with 4x4 drivetrain configurations offered for off-road and rough terrain applications.

Service boom trucks serve electric utility companies, telecommunications providers, tree service and forestry operations, sign and lighting contractors, municipal public works departments, and general construction firms. Their versatile aerial platforms, insulated booms, and heavy-duty chassis make them adaptable for both urban and off-road elevated access environments.

Warranty coverage varies by model and manufacturer. Elliott Equipment Company units include a one-year parts and labor warranty and a lifetime structural warranty. Versalift aerial devices include a lifetime structural warranty and a one-year parts and labor warranty. Select Ford chassis models include a 3-year bumper-to-bumper and 5-year powertrain warranty with roadside assistance.