The Industry’s first is still the best!

In 1957 Petersen introduced the very first Lightning Loader® to the citrus industry.  Over 60 years later, more than 80% of all citrus, sand and debris harvested in Florida is handled by a Lightning Loader®.

Features:

• Loaders and Hi-Lift easily convert from cannery/juice to fresh fruit handling.
• Tub dump pick-up does not distort tubs.
• 4 hook pallet bar handles wood and steel boxes.
• 8 hook pallet bar handles plastic boxes.
• “PI” steel front end for added radiator protection in grove use and easier access to engine components.
• Hot shift PTO with a directly coupled pump for models with automatic transmission.

Models Available:

• CL-2 Twin Boom
• CL-3 Single Boom
• C-9 90-Box Hi-Lift