VST-40-MHI 2025 Ram 5500 4X4 Steel

VERSALIFT VST-40-MHI – INSULATED TELESCOPIC AERIAL PLATFORM LIFT SPECIFICATIONS

Type

• Insulated 40 ft. 4 in. (12.3 m) telescopic aerial platform lift, 45 ft. 4 in. (13.8 m) working height, 30 ft. 2 in. (9.2 m) horizontal reach (40 in. frame height)

Platform

• Closed fiberglass, 24 × 30 × 42 in. (.61 × .76 × 1.07 m), inside and outside step for access

• Capacity: 400 lbs. (181 kg) with jib/winch, 500 lbs. (227 kg) without jib/winch

• Tubular rubber rest/support

• Platform liner & vinyl cover: 50 kV rated

• Personnel restraint system: Arc flash rated safety harness and lanyard anchored to platform support

Controls

• Lower controls: Full-pressure controls at turret with selector valve to override upper controls

• Upper controls: Single-stick 3-axis full-pressure with safety trigger, emergency stop, and tool selector

• TRUGUARD™ system: 4″ electrical isolation of upper controls including control dash, protective shield to prevent contamination

Hydraulic Systems

• Platform rotation: Hydraulic rotary actuator, 180° rotation from one side to the other

• Platform leveling: Master/slave cylinder system, operable from upper or lower controls

• Tool circuit at platform: Open-center, 6 gpm (22.7 lpm), adjustable pressure reducing valve 1000–2500 psi (70–175 kg/cm²)

• Line-lifting socket: Vertical, integrated into platform support, automatically leveled

Boom Assembly

• Outer boom: Steel 8 × 10 in. (203 × 254 mm) with 9 × 11 in. (229 × 279 mm) fiberglass Electroguard section

• Inner boom: Fiberglass 6 ⅞ × 8 ⅞ in. (165 × 216 mm) rectangular section housed within outer boom

• Extension system: Extension cylinder, holding valves, hose carrier; hoses non-conductive, fully contained

• Boom articulation: Double-acting cylinder with two integral holding valves

• Boom support: Cradle and tie-down strap included

• Lower boom with chassis insulating system: High-strength fiberglass bonded to steel section with epoxy, double-acting cylinder with integral holding valves, compensation link to maintain knuckle angle

• Cylinders: Threaded head-cap, two integral holding valves prevent down creep

Turret & Rotation

• Turret: Machined flat top plate, sealed bearing cover, designed for strength and rigidity

• Continuous rotation: Hydraulic worm & spur gear with shear-ball bearing; critical bolts grade 8, torque seal marked; eccentric ring for backlash adjustment

• Lubrication: Non-lube bearings at all points except rotation bearing

• Pedestal: Tubular with reinforced 1-1/4 in. (32 mm) thick top plate

Hydraulic Oil Reservoir

• Capacity: 17 gallons (64.4 l)

• Sight gauges, 10-micron return filter (replaceable), 100-mesh suction strainer, gate valve, magnetic drain plug

• Hydraulic system: Open-center, 3000 psi (210 kg/cm²), 6 gpm (22.7 lpm), easily serviceable

• Hoses & fittings: High-pressure, non-conductive, swaged ends, retainers, nylon sleeves, reusable fittings

Jib & Winch

• Dual-arm articulated jib: Two-piece jib pole, articulating arm, up to 1000 lbs. material handling depending on boom/jib position

• Winch: Hydraulically powered worm gear, 1000 lbs. full drum, ~20 FPM (6.1 m/min) line speed

• Jib pole assembly: Inner 3” dielectrically tested, 5 pin positions for 22” adjustment; outer 4” FRP, not dielectrically tested

• Jib tilt: -10° to +86°, automatically leveled with platform

• Articulating arm: Compensated for jib pole angle, travels 91°, horizontal 17.5”, vertical 20”

• Manual indexing: 30° left/right, total 60° travel; removable without tools

Engine & Pumps

• Engine start/stop: Interlocked with truck ignition and master control; actuated via air cylinder & pedestal toggle switch

• Backup pump: DC motor-driven, lowers booms if main fails; non-continuous, operated via air cylinder & toggle switch

• Automatic throttle: Advances idle speed when PTO engaged

Outriggers

• Modified A-frame: Pilot-operated check valves, thermal relief valves, pivot feet, separate controls

• Dimensions: For 31 in. frame, 122 in. spread, 8 in. penetration, 18 in. ground clearance; for 37-1/4 in. frame, 125-3/8 in. spread, 8 in. penetration, 18 in. ground clearance

• Outrigger/boom interlock: Prevents lift operation until outriggers contact ground; prevents retraction before stowed

Electrical Insulation

• Outer/inner boom assembly: Certified 46 kV per ANSI A92.2, fully insulated retracted

• Chassis insulating system: ANSI A92.2 tested

Paint & Safety

• Paint: Primed and white urethane

• Slope indicators: Indicate rotation bearing level

Manuals

• 2 × Operator’s Manuals

• 2 × Service Manuals

• 1 × Manual of Responsibilities

• 1 × EMI Safety Manual

Chassis

• 2025 Ram 5500 Reg Cab 4×4

• 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel, 8-speed automatic transmission, 4.44 axle ratio

• 19,500 lbs. GVWR; 7,250 lbs. front GAWR, 13,500 lbs. rear GAWR

• 225/70RX19.5G tires, full-size spare, HD vinyl 40/20/40 split bench

• 168.5” wheelbase (84” cab to axle), AM/FM stereo with Uconnect 5 8.4” display

• Power windows/locks, keyless entry, 220 amp alternator, engine block heater, PTO provision, trailer brake controller, max tow package, steering wheel cruise control, diesel gray interior, bright white exterior

Body

• B&G 132″ service body, 40” high × 94” wide, 20” compartments, 54” bed, 24” floor-to-top, 18” horizontal compartments

• 12 Ga wheel wells, 16 Ga galvanneal body, four 5/8″ drain holes per corner, 12 Ga treadplate floor/compartment tops

• Stainless rotary latches, latch covers, rod/socket hinges, chain stops, spring retainers, double panel doors, rubber rolled crown fenders, master door lock, automotive bulb weatherstripping, front bulkhead bolt-on, dual Uni-Strut adjustable shelving/hooks, two mudflap brackets

Compartmentation

• Streetside:

  • Vertical 1 & 2 – 28” wide, two shelves adjustable 4” centers

  • Horizontal – 50” open, adjustable dividers 6” centers

  • Rear vertical – 26” wide, two shelves adjustable 4” centers

  • Hotstick shelf – 132” long

• Curbside:

  • Vertical 1 – 28” wide, two shelves adjustable 4” centers

  • Vertical 2 – 28” gripstrut access steps

  • Horizontal – 50” wide, one shelf adjustable 4” centers

  • Rear vertical – 26” wide, five fixed material hooks 1-3-1

• Tailshelf: 30” long × full width × 6” high, 7-lamp light bar, rubber-mounted recessed LED kit, Peterson stop/tail/turn, backup, front clearance, side clearance, rear clearance, center cluster, 7-lamp wiring harness

• Wheel chock holders: Built into wheelwells, pendulum retainers

• Fuel filler: Streetside cutout

• Outrigger control boxes: Two dual boxes

• Outrigger pad storage: Two brackets, 19 × 19 × 3”

• Belted steps: One side access, one rear tailshelf curbside

• Tailgate: Removable composite wood 5.5” high × full width; sidegate 5.5” high × full width, with pins/lanyards

• Grab handles: Two bolt-on side, two pool top tailshelf

• Paint: Powder coat body/interior white with rubberized protective undercoating

Installation & Accessories

• Install mounting hardware, PTO, pump, hydraulic diagnostic test ports, VERSALIFT VST-40-MHI, body/accessories, park brake interlock, slope indicators, backup alarm

• Install 4-corner LED strobe system (two amber front grille, two amber rear tailshelf)

• Install combo pintle/hitch with 2” ball, two safety D-rings, ICC rear bumper, 7-prong flat-pin trailer receptacle, mud flaps, travel height decal

• Paint body to match cab/chassis, treadplate floor black no-skid

• Furnish fire extinguisher, 3-piece triangle reflector kit, two rubber wheel chocks, two 18 × 18 × 1” outrigger pads

• Test ride completed unit 1 hour

• Test and certify per ANSI A92.2-2021