Bucket Truck & Aerial Device Repair

When a bucket truck has a problem, the issue may be in the aerial device, or in the truck and hydraulic systems supporting it.

Sometimes the problem is obvious. Other times a boom function is slow, the upper controls quit working, an outrigger will not operate, the unit has an intermittent electrical problem, or the machine simply does not work the way it should.

We work through the hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and control systems to determine what needs attention.

Mondak can repair and troubleshoot problems involving:

• Hydraulic cylinders
• Pumps and motors
• Valves and manifolds
• Hydraulic hoses and hard lines
• Boom lift and telescope functions
• Rotation systems
• Platform leveling
• Outriggers and stabilizers
• Rotation bearings
• Pins and bushings
• Bearings and pivot points
• Upper controls
• Lower controls
• Joysticks
• Sensors and switches
• Electrical wiring
• PTO and hydraulic power systems
• Chassis-to-aerial electrical and hydraulic systems

The boom may be where the problem shows up, but the source can be somewhere else on the machine.

Vehicle-mounted aerial equipment sees repeated loading and movement throughout its working life.

Wear can develop in:

• Pins and bushings
• Bearings
• Pivot points
• Rotation systems
• Outriggers
• Boom components
• Cylinder mounts
• Platform leveling components
• Structural connections

A small amount of wear in several areas can add up to excessive movement or poor operation.

Mondak can inspect and repair the mechanical side instead of trying to compensate for worn components with hydraulic adjustments.

The aerial device depends on the truck underneath it.

Depending on the equipment, Mondak can work on:

• PTO systems
• Hydraulic pumps
• Pump drives
• Engine-related issues
• Electrical power
• Charging systems
• Truck-to-aerial wiring
• Hydraulic plumbing
• Outrigger systems
• Related support equipment

If the aerial unit is losing hydraulic performance, the problem may start before the oil ever reaches the boom.

Not every bucket truck repair starts with troubleshooting.

You may already know what broke.

The problem may be that the part is obsolete, hard to find, or no one wants to work on an older machine.

Depending on the repair, Mondak can look at options such as:

• Rebuilding existing components
• Cross-referencing replacement parts
• Repairing hydraulic cylinders
• Repairing worn shafts or bores
• Manufacturing pins or bushings
• Machining replacement parts
• Fabricating brackets or structural components
• Adapting hydraulic components
• Repairing wiring and controls

If the equipment is worth repairing, we are willing to look at practical ways to keep it working.

Many bucket truck repairs can be handled in the field.

More extensive mechanical work, cylinder repair, machining, fabrication, structural repair, or major teardown may make more sense in the Mondak shop.

We can help determine the practical approach based on the equipment and the repair.