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This Versalift VST-55-HDI insulated articulated telescopic bucket truck on a 2026 Ford F-600 4×4 with BrandFX body is a strong fit for electric utilities, co-ops, municipalities, and tree crews that need 60 ft class working height with a 600 lb, 48 in platform and non-material-handling configuration. With a side-mounted telescopic upper boom, 33.5 ft of horizontal reach, and full hydraulic TruGuard™ controls, it’s laid out for everyday line work, distribution maintenance, and roadside work where payload and stability matter.
The VST-55-HDI lift uses an open-center hydraulic system with PTO pump and 12V DC backup, non-lube bearings, and 360° continuous rotation with slip rings to reduce maintenance and keep controls smooth. Insulation gaps at both upper and lower boom sections support live-line work practices, while the fiberglass 24 x 48 x 42 in platform with liner and cover is set up for real utility use. The Ford F-600 4×4 diesel chassis with BrandFX composite body gives you lighter weight, corrosion resistance, and usable payload for tools, materials, and PPE.
ABM Equipment supports this class of bucket truck with full turnkey upfitting, in-house fabrication, hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting, dielectric testing, ANSI and DOT inspections, and mobile crane and truck equipment service across Minnesota and the Upper Midwest. We stock and source OEM and aftermarket truck equipment parts, can match you with short- and long-term utility equipment rentals, and provide operator training coordination and inspection programs to keep your fleet safe, compliant, and working.
Chassis – 2026 Ford F-600 4x4 (typical configuration)
- Drive: 4x4, dual rear wheel, commercial cab & chassis
- Engine: Diesel (F-600 class powertrain)
- GVWR: F-600 medium-duty rating – sized for 55 ft insulated aerial and BrandFX body
- Transmission: Automatic (fleet-spec friendly)
- Front/Rear suspension: Utility upfit capable, spec’d for outriggers and body payload
Aerial Lift – Versalift VST-55-HDI
- Type: Insulated articulated telescopic aerial device
- Working height: 59.6 ft (approx. 59 ft 7 in)
- Height to bottom of platform: 54 ft 7 in (16.6 m)
- Horizontal reach: Up to 33.5 ft (10.2 m)
- Insulation: Category C, side-mounted telescopic upper boom with insulating gaps
- Upper boom insulation gap: 54 in (1.37 m) fully retracted
- Lower boom insulation gap: 12 in (0.305 m) chassis insulating system
- Boom rotation: 360° continuous with slip rings
- Controls: Full hydraulic, right-hand single-stick TruGuard™ isolated controls at platform
- Hydraulic system: Open-center, PTO-driven main pump
- Operating pressure: 3000 psi (210 bar)
- Flow rate: 6 gpm (22.7 lpm)
- Filtration: 10 micron return, 100 mesh suction
- Backup system: 12V DC auxiliary pump
Platform & Material Handling
- Platform size: 24 x 48 x 42 in fiberglass platform
- Platform capacity: 600 lb (272 kg)
- Platform equipment: Liner, vinyl cover, safety harness and lanyard
- Material handling: No main boom material-handling; unit shown as non-MH configuration
- Optional jib/winch: Dual arm articulating insulated jib/winch rated up to 1,000 lb (per Versalift brochure; confirm on specific build)
Body & Upfit
- Body: BrandFX composite utility body – lightweight, corrosion-resistant
- Compartments: Multiple side pack compartments for tools, PPE, and line hardware
- Outriggers: A-frame or vertical outriggers sized for F-600 / VST-55-HDI (per build spec)
- Lighting & safety: Work lighting, tailboard steps, grab handles and platform steps as configured
Key Capabilities
- Application: Electric utility distribution, municipal line work, co-op fleets, light transmission and tree/forestry support
- Industry: Utilities, municipal fleets, contractor line crews
- Status: Units in production; contact ABM for current availability, delivery timing, and spec confirmation
