About Grapple Trucks
When it comes to bulk waste removal, a grapple truck is a go-to choice for operators and business owners. Equipped with a knuckle boom crane that helps with loading and unloading, it can collect all kinds of odd-shaped objects, tree limbs, construction debris and other waste that is hard to containerize.
2011 International DuraStar 4300 Grapple Truck
Grapple trucks are used heavily in forestry, construction, railway operations, and waste collection. It comes in handy during storm recovery or other disaster relief efforts as it is much safer compared to other trucks requiring manual labor. And you will only need one person to operate this vehicle, instead of hiring the large crew.
Types Of Grapple Trucks
There are several models of grapple trucks currently used in the industry, each with its own benefits and drawbacks. Consider these types when deciding which model will fulfill your needs:
- Loader and body. In this model, the grapple arm is connected to a dump truck, and the operator can move collected waste directly into the truck’s dumpster using the crane.
- Roll-off. This truck’s arm is placed between the cab and the waste container. If one bin is full, the operator can replace it with another and continue working.
- Rear-steer. This truck's control station is placed between its cab and the grapple arm, allowing the operator to see the crane while loading the collection bin at the rear of the chassis.
- Rear-mounted grappling arm (collection bin is not attached). This truck only has the arm that collects waste and deposits it into the different truck as they move along the road.
- Rear-mounted grappling arm with a connected trailer. Similar in structure to the previous type of grapple truck, this one also allows attaching and detaching trailers at the rear of the chassis eliminating the need in the second truck for waste collection.
How A Grapple Truck Can Help Your Business
Powerful and efficient in waste removal efforts, grapple trucks are invaluable for business and consumer needs. They may differ in design and features, but whatever the type of grapple truck you choose, these benefits apply to all of them.
- Efficiency. Having more for less is the case with a grapple truck, as it can move loads of heavy waste with only one or, in rare cases, two persons operating it. No need to deploy a big crew as the truck’s automated equipment will do most of the job and save you the costs.
- Versatility. The knuckle boom crane is bigger and stronger than your hand yet works similarly: it moves around and can bend and fold if needed. With or without a container attached, this feature of the grapple truck can put it ahead of hooklift trucks, chipper trucks, and other garbage trucks in the market.
- Safety. With fewer people involved and the collection done by the grapple arm, using a grapple truck significantly increases safety in the workplace. More so, as your operator stays in the cab, they're protected from most types of accidents and/or injuries.
Pro Tip: Buying a grapple truck for business needs? You can also use it for home projects like construction, exterior remodeling, removing old furniture and appliances, or cleaning the land from downed trees.
Buy A Grapple Truck Today
Collecting waste may be burdensome, but not with the grapple truck. These powerful vehicles save you time and money while offering safety and outstanding performance. Whether you already have a fleet of vocational vehicles or are planning to start one, TruckPaper.com includes listings for new and used grapple trucks to support your needs. Models from manufacturers such as Ford, Freightliner, International, Kenworth, Mack, Sterling, and others are available on the site.
And if the wide selection overwhelms you, these are the most popular models on our platform at the moment: International DuraStar 4300 and WorkStar 7600, Freightliner Business Class M2 106, and Kenworth T800.
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