Petersen Grapple Loaders




TL3 Trash Truck Grapple Loader
The TL3 Trash Truck Grapple Loader is our most popular and versatile unit. A single operator can load, haul and dump trash with this unit.
20 ft. boom reach includes 4 ft. telescoping extension
Lifts 3,200 lbs. when fully extended at 20 ft.
At 10 ft. maximum lift capacity is 7,100 lbs.
All-purpose anti-scalping trash bucket features low maintenance single cylinder design
Dump body sizes range between 20 and 30 cubic yards





TL2 Trash Truck Grapple Loader (Non-CDL)
The TL2 Trash Truck Grapple Loader is our non-CDL & cost efficient unit. A single operator can load, haul, and dump trash with this unit. All while remaining under 26,000 lbs. GVW.
16 ft. boom reach
Lifts 2,650 lbs. when fully extended at 16 ft.
At 10 ft. maximum lift capacity is 5,320 lbs.
Standard Bucket
Dump body sizes range between 16 and 20 cubic yards







TR3 Route Assistant
Petersen Industries, Inc., now offers the Route Assistant™ as an option for their legendary TL3 loader. It incorporates a side-loading trough to the front of the dump body and can be a full-trough or half-trough system with cart-tipper. The Route Assistant™ option truly makes the TL3 the Jack-of-all-trades loader.
It is available on a standard or stand-up-right-hand-drive chassis
The trough can be used to quickly pick up small piles of debris by hand
the cart tipper can be used for missed cans on the route.




CP3 container transport
Container Transport using the CP3 Lightning Loader® Introducing the CP3 container transport Lightning Loader®. This model was designed to make your container pick-up and deliveries more efficient, saving time and fuel. It can carry three large containers at once or many smaller ones. The CP3 container lifts and hauls containers, letting you get the job done quicker with no trailer required. The operator is able to minimize the headache and downtime that comes with hooking up, loading, hauling, and backing a trailer.
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AL1 & AL2 Atlas Lightning Loaders
The model AL1 Atlas Lightning Loader® is a heavy duty Grapple Loader - Grapple Truck mounted onto a chassis from behind the cab. Equipped with Petersen Industries Big Bite Bucket at the end of the boom, this Grapple Loader operates from a seated platform that rotates with the boom. CNG Capable. Save time and money collecting roll-off container C&D waste with the Petersen Atlas® AL2, which offers a max 27’ reach with 360 degrees of continuous boom rotation. The Petersen Atlas® AL2 loader coupled with a 50 yd² Hardox body gives you the versatility to collect debris inside and out of multiple roll-off containers, saving time and hassle with back-and-forth landfill trips. The loaders robust 3000 psi hydraulic system allows for debris to be crushed/compacted, maximizing body volume. Specifically designed for roll-off container collection, our 77” bite dual cylinder grapple makes for lightning-fast waste removal. Contact Petersen today to schedule a live demonstration!
One piece flat floor
Curved shell body
Fast cycle time
Wide open accessibility for cleaning and maintenance
Automatic latches and integrated tailgate props