Founded in 1957, Petersen Industries is an American manufacturer and the pioneer of the Lightning Loader® grapple truck. Headquartered in Lake Wales, Florida, Petersen builds heavy-duty equipment trusted by municipalities and private haulers nationwide for bulky waste, storm debris, arborist, and construction applications.

All Petersen Lightning Loaders® are proudly Made in America, with engineering, fabrication, assembly, and testing completed in-house. Known for durability, performance, and operator-focused design, Petersen Industries is committed to building legendary equipment that helps fleets work safer, smarter, and more efficiently.

WE BUILD LEGENDS®