i'm sorry but since when is it impossible for ANY mechanic be it independent or working for another mfg or even a customer with a fleet of trucks to schedule and attend the training classes for the lifttruck they wish to learn about and obtain the required hardware and software to work on said trucks?
Last time i checked you can do this.
Yes it costs you money to take the training and obtain the software but far as i know its not impossible to get.
We have trained our customers techs and they have the necessary things to work on thier trucks, we do this for anyone that needs it if thier willing to pay for the training and etc.
i hate to play the devils advocate here but this whole thread wreaks of whining and moaning because someone isnt willing to do what it takes to get thier job done.