Can anything replace the 500 for line maintenance?
Just a couple of questions in relation to the use of the MD500 in line maintenance work.
1. Is there any other type that can replace the MD500 in the line maintenance role, particularly in the use of the mainteance platform for the line-man?
2. Will Haverfield/Agrotors simply replace their older 500Ds with new-build 500Es?
3. The dominant version of the 500 used in line-maintenance work seems to be the D model , with a handful of E models thrown into the mix. Is there an reason why the MD530FF is not being used for this type of work?
4. If the 500D was still in production, would it sell better than the 500E to operators like Haverfield and Agrotors for such specialised work?
Thanks.
500 Fan.