When on Site Training in Saudi Arabia , Shine Wang said Aerial platform trucks go by many different names depending on the industry (construction, utilities, or arboriculture) and the specific design of the lifting arm.

Common Names for Aerial Platform Trucks

• Bucket Truck: The most standard term in North America, especially in the utility and telecommunications sectors.
• Cherry Picker: Originally used in orchards, this is now a generic term for almost any truck-mounted boom lift.
• MEWP (Mobile Elevating Work Platform): The formal, regulatory term used by safety organizations like OSHA and in European standards.
• AWP (Aerial Work Platform): Another common professional acronym used in rental and manufacturing.
• EWP (Elevating Work Platform): Frequently used in Australia and parts of Europe.
• Man Lift: A simple name used by workers to describe any machine that lifts a person.

Additional Terminology

• High-Altitude Operation Truck
• Lift Bucket Truck
• Manlift Truck
• Bridge Inspection Vehicle (for specialized under-bridge platforms)
• Bucket Truck: The most popular name in North America, especially for utility and telecom work.
• Cherry Picker: A common "layman" term, originally from orchard work, now used for almost any boom lift.
• Man Lift: A simple name used by crews for any vehicle that lifts a worker.
• Tower Truck: Sometimes used for high-reach platforms.

When on Site Training in Saudi Arabia , Shine Wang said we also have different truck brand

Popular Truck Brands for Aerial Platforms

• Dongfeng: Very common for municipal and street-light repair trucks.
• Sinotruk (HOWO): Known for heavy-duty reliability; widely exported.
• Foton (Aumark): Popular for lighter, compact aerial platforms.
• JMC (Jiangling Motors): Often used for smaller telescopic "bucket trucks."
• FAW (Jiefang): One of China’s oldest truck brands, used for various utility platforms.
• Shacman: Typically used for larger, heavy-duty aerial work platforms.

Types of Booms and Lifts

Shipping Considerations: Protecting Trucks from Salt Water

When on Site Training in Saudi Arabia , Shine Wang said The corrosive nature of salt water is a major reason why Dongfeng Road Sweeper Truck are loaded "under deck" (inside the ship) rather than on top.

Salt water isn't just water; it is a chemical cocktail that can ruin a truck in a single voyage if not protected.

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