Bucket truck 4x4 steering refers to an aerial work vehicle with four-wheel drive (4x4) and all-wheel (or at least partial wheel) steering capabilities.
Definition: 4x4 means that all four wheels have driving power. This driving method ensures that the driving force is distributed to all wheels, thereby improving the vehicle's traction and passability.
Advantage:
In complex or harsh road conditions, such as ice and snow, wetlands or rough terrain, 4x4 drive can provide better stability and traction.
When one or more wheels slip, the other wheels are still able to maintain drive, allowing the vehicle to continue moving forward.
All-wheel or partial-wheel steering: Not only does a Bucket truck 4x4 have four-wheel drive capabilities, it may also be equipped with all-wheel steering or partial-wheel (such as front and rear axle) steering.
Advantage:
All-wheel steering can significantly reduce the vehicle's turning radius, allowing the vehicle to move flexibly in tight spaces.
Partial wheel steering can also improve the vehicle's agility and handling to a certain extent.
Bucket truck 4x4 steering is usually used in situations requiring high-altitude operations and complex road conditions, such as:
Electric power industry: used for repair, installation and inspection of power lines.
Gardening and municipal administration: used for high-altitude operations such as tree branch trimming and street lamp maintenance.
Building and Construction: Transportation and installation of materials at height at construction sites.
Powerful driving force: The 4x4 driving system provides sufficient traction to ensure that the vehicle can drive stably in various road conditions.
Flexible steering capability: The full-wheel or partial-wheel steering function enables the vehicle to move flexibly in narrow spaces to meet complex operation requirements.
Advanced technical configuration: Some Bucket truck 4x4 are also equipped with advanced safety systems, such as ABS anti-lock braking system, electromagnetic retarder, etc., to improve driving safety and stability.