Lightning Loader® Grapple Trucks

Petersen has over 50 years of experience manufacturing knuckleboom loaders. The first Lightning Loader® for bulk citrus was introduced in 1957, and we've manufactured thousands of them since. In the mid 1970's, Petersen was asked to design a knuckleboom that could be used for loading bulky trash. The result was a trash loader concept that has been improved and refined over time. Since we do not manufacture any other product, we are exclusively focused on trash loaders and citrus loaders. Petersen's lengthy manufacturing experience allows us to focus on quality and safety while continuing to bring you the best and most diverse product line available.

Models: TL-3 Lightning Loader RS-3 Rear Steer Loader PL-3 Roll-Off Loader BL-3 Box Loader Dump bodies and Trailers