AL2 Lightning Loader® is a heavy-duty, high-capacity grapple truck engineered for demanding bulk waste, brush, storm debris, land clearing, and construction debris applications. Combining powerful hydraulic performance with exceptional reach and maneuverability, the AL2 allows operators to quickly collect, compact, and load large volumes of material from a single position. Rugged Hardox® steel construction, heavy-duty grapple options, and a fast dumping system provide the strength and durability required for demanding municipal and contractor operations. Built for maximum productivity, the AL2 Lightning Loader helps reduce collection time, maximize payload, and keep crews moving from the first pickup to the last.
Up to 27′ Reach | Up to 55 yd³ Body | 360° Continuous Rotation | Hardox® Steel Construction.
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Non-CDL, cost-efficient grapple truck, staying under 26,000-lb GVW. It offers a 16-ft reach, up to 5,320 lb of lift at a 10-ft radius, and 16–20 yd³ body configurations
- Petersen TL2 Trash Truck Grapple Loader delivers proven Lightning Loader® performance in a compact, cost-effective package designed for non-CDL operation. Built for brush, bulky waste, storm cleanup, illegal dumping, and general debris collection, the TL2 allows a single operator to load, haul, and dump material efficiently. Its maneuverable design, powerful grapple, and durable dump body make it an excellent choice for municipalities and contractors that need productive grapple-truck capability without moving into a larger CDL-class vehicle.
- Non-CDL | 16′ Reach | Up to 5,320-lb Lift Capacity | 16–20 yd³ Bodies
TL2 TRASH TRUCK – OUR NON-CDL GRAPPLE TRUCK
Workhorse of the Petersen lineup. Petersen calls it its most popular and versatile model. It has approximately 20 ft of reach, lifts 3,200 lb at full extension and is available with 20–30 yd³ dump bodies.
- Petersen TL3 Trash Truck Grapple Loader is a versatile, high-production solution for brush, bulky waste, storm debris, illegal dumping, and everyday municipal collection. Designed for efficient one-person operation, the TL3 allows a single operator to load, haul, and dump material without the need for additional collection equipment. Its powerful grapple system, extended reach, high-capacity dump body, and rugged construction provide the performance needed for demanding routes. Combining versatility, productivity, and proven Lightning Loader® durability, the TL3 is an ideal workhorse for municipal, utility, and contractor operations.
- 20’+ Reach | Up to 7,100-lb Lift Capacity | 20–30 yd³ Bodies | Single-Operator Collection
TL3 TRASH TRUCK GRAPPLE LOADER-OUR MOST POPULAR
TR3 is more than a standard grapple truck. Built around the TL3 platform, the Route Assistant adds a side-loading trough and can be configured with a cart tipper, allowing crews to handle bulky material, smaller debris and missed carts with one truck.
- Petersen TR3 Route Assistant® takes grapple-truck versatility to the next level by combining bulk-waste collection with additional capabilities for everyday refuse routes. Built on the proven TL3 platform, the Route Assistant combines a powerful grapple loader with a side-loading trough and available cart tipper, allowing crews to collect bulky waste, brush, small debris piles, and missed residential carts with a single truck. Designed to reduce the need for multiple vehicles and additional crews, the TR3 provides municipalities with a highly versatile solution for keeping collection routes clean, efficient, and productive.
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