{"id":1972,"date":"2018-04-30T16:02:35","date_gmt":"2018-04-30T16:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.websitepreview.dev\/?p=1972"},"modified":"2020-09-30T12:59:57","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T17:59:57","slug":"aerial-ladder-truck","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jonsmidamerica.com\/aerial-ladder-truck\/","title":{"rendered":"Rear Mount or Mid Mount: Which is Right For Your Aerial Ladder Truck?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Determining which ladder mount to have for your department is an important choice to make. There\u2019s no one-size-fits-all answer, as it depends greatly on the needs of your department and how you plan to use it. Aerials are <\/span>expensive apparatus<\/span><\/a>, sometimes costing over a million dollars when bought brand new, so making the right call is of the utmost importance. <\/span><\/p>\n

When considering the different ways you can mount your aerial, you have two main options: rear-mount and mid-mount. Each of these mounts comes with its own benefits and drawbacks that could make or break which you choose for your department. <\/span><\/p>\n

Wondering how to decide which mount would be better suited for your apparatus? Read on to find out how to choose between rear-mount and mid-mount for your <\/span>aerial ladder truck<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rear-mount aerials <\/span><\/h2>\n

When looking at aerial ladder trucks<\/a>, you\u2019re most likely to see a rear-mount. They\u2019re a popular choice for many departments due to the versatility offered by the style. <\/span><\/p>\n

Are rear-mounts a good match for your department? Some of the reasons you may choose a rear-mount include:<\/span><\/p>\n