petersen grapple trucks

What is the Petersen TL2 Trash Truck Loader? The Petersen TL2 is a cost-effective, non-CDL grapple loader designed for trash and debris collection. It allows a single operator to load, haul, and dump materials, all while staying under the 26,000 lbs GVW limit.

• What are its primary applications? This versatile grapple truck is ideal for a variety of tasks, including bulky trash collection, storm debris removal, brush removal, and illegal dumpsite cleanup.

What are the key specifications of the TL2's boom and lift capacity? The TL2 features a boom with a 16-foot reach. It can lift 2,650 pounds when fully extended at 16 feet, and has a maximum lift capacity of 5,320 pounds at a 10-foot reach.

What kind of dump body does the TL2 use? The truck is equipped with a heavy-duty trash bucket that has a low-profile dual-cylinder design. Dump body sizes typically range between 18 and 20 cubic yards.

What materials are used in its construction? Petersen Industries manufactures a majority of its components in-house, ensuring high quality. The TL2 can also be equipped with an optional Hardox® body, a lightweight yet extremely tough material that is five times more abrasion-resistant than mild steel.

Is the TL2 compliant with safety standards? Yes, the Petersen TL2 is ANSI Z245 compliant, ensuring it meets key safety standards for the refuse industry.

What is the Petersen TL3 Trash Truck Loader? The Petersen TL3 is our most popular and versatile grapple loader in the Lightning Loader® series. It is a highly efficient trash truck designed for one-man operation to load, haul, and dump materials.

What are its primary applications? This unit is a highly versatile waste management solution for picking up a variety of materials, including bulky trash, brush and debris, large furniture, and appliances. It is ideal for residential collection, construction cleanup, and storm debris removal.

What are the key specifications of the TL3's boom and lifting capacity? The TL3 features an impressive 20-foot boom reach (including a 4-foot telescoping extension). It can lift up to 7,100 pounds at a 10-foot radius and 3,200 pounds when fully extended at 20 feet.

What is the "Route Assistant" option? The Route Assistant™ is a valuable option that adds a side-loading trough to the front of the dump body. It can be a full or half-trough system with a cart tipper, making the TL3 a "Jack-of-all-trades" for collecting smaller piles of debris and missed cans on a route.

What features make the TL3 a reliable and efficient choice? The TL3 is engineered for reliability with a low-maintenance, single-cylinder design for the boom. It also features a continuous rotation bucket with tempered steel cutting edges and a reverse curve shape that helps prevent scalping lawns.

What materials are used to ensure the TL3's durability? Petersen Industries manufactures 95% of its units in-house to ensure top-tier quality. The TL3 is available with an optional Hardox® body, which is a lightweight yet extremely durable material that is five times more abrasion-resistant than mild steel.

Is the TL3 compliant with safety standards? Yes, the Petersen TL3 is ANSI Z245 compliant, ensuring it meets key safety standards for the refuse industry.

What is the Petersen TR3 Route Assistant? The Petersen TR3 is a specialized grapple loader designed as an option for the popular TL3 model, making it a "Jack-of-all-trades" trash truck. It adds a unique side-loading trough to the front of the dump body.

What are its primary applications? This unit is a versatile waste management solution for collecting both large bulky waste items with the grapple and smaller materials like leaf bags or missed cans with the side-loading trough. It is ideal for residential collection routes.

How does the side-loading trough work? The Route Assistant™ can be configured as a full or half-trough system and can include a cart tipper. This allows a single operator to quickly and easily pick up small debris piles by hand or use the cart tipper for smaller containers, streamlining the collection process.

What are its operational features? The TR3 Route Assistant is designed for user-friendly, single-cylinder loading operation. It can be mounted on a standard chassis and is available on a stand-up right-hand-drive chassis for added convenience and flexibility.

How does this truck improve efficiency on a route? By combining the power of a grapple truck with a side-loading system, the TR3 allows a single operator to handle a wider variety of waste, reducing the need for multiple vehicles and improving overall route efficiency.

What is the durability of the truck? As a part of the Petersen lineup, this unit is built with high-quality materials and features a patented, low-maintenance single-cylinder loading operation, ensuring durability and a long service life.

What is the Petersen CP3 Container Transport designed for? The Petersen CP3 is a specialized grapple loader and a high-volume container delivery system. It is designed to make the pickup and delivery of commercial containers more efficient, saving time, fuel, and labor.

What are its primary applications? This unit is ideal for container transport, particularly for public and private haulers who need to efficiently deliver or move multiple containers. It can also be used for general bulky waste collection by adding an interchangeable grapple attachment.

How does the CP3 improve efficiency? The CP3 can transport up to three large containers at once, or several smaller ones, with a single truck. This eliminates the need for a separate trailer, saving operators from the hassle and downtime of hooking up and maneuvering a trailer.

What is the "Crab" container handler? The CP3 features a patented "Crab" container handler that is specifically engineered to automatically and securely lock onto ANSI compliant front-load containers. This allows for rapid, hands-free handling, which is a key safety and efficiency feature.

Is the CP3 compliant with safety regulations? Yes, the Petersen CP3 is designed to comply with Part 393.100 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), ensuring it meets key safety standards.

What are the control options for this truck? The truck is available with dual manual controls on both sides for accessibility and visibility, or with the optional QUADSTICK® mechanically linked dual joystick controls with a "Sure-Grip" safety interlock.