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Petersen - Model RS-3 -Rear Steer Lightning Loader

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Great system for high volume route collection. The most advanced and efficient system for collecting trash on the market. Two features that set this unit apart are the ability to drive in reverse from the operator’s station and not needing outriggers for most loading operations.

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CONTROL OPTIONS
Greaseless dual walk-thru controls operational from either side of truck. Petersen also offers QUADSTICK® controls and stationary top mount controls with joysticks or valvehandles.

OUTRIGGER STYLE
Out and down outriggers improve safety in traffic and reduce damage to streets.

NO EXPOSED GEARS
Boom swing does not have any exposed pinion or bull gears. Petersen’s rotary actuator boom swing method is lower maintenance.

TELESCOPIC TIP EXTENSION
Four foot tip extension adds flexibility and maneuverability. Tip extension hoses are enclosed and protected.

SINGLE POINT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Petersen Industries manufactures and installs both the grapple loader, including bucket and controls, and the trash dump body.

HEIGHT
The standard dual walk-thru has an overall height of 11’3″.

SAFETY LOCKING VALVES
Boom cylinders have counterbalance valves, and outrigger down cylinders have pilot operated check valves to prevent leakdown or collapse in the case of hose rupture.

BUCKET ROTATION
Continuous rotation for convenience.

NO HOSES BELOW BUCKET ROTATOR
Reduced downtime due to elimination of hoses in bucket jaw area.

ANTI-SCALPING
Reverse curve motion of bucket helps prevent scalping of lawns.

WARRANTY
Three year structural, one year hydraulic.

General
Reach (From Centerline Rotation) : 20 feet
Main Boom and Tip Boom : 16 feet
Tip Extension : 4 feet
Tare Weight (Empty) : 21,920 lbs
Front Axle Weight : 5,340 lbs
Rear Axle Weight : 16,580 lbs
Outrigger Span : 11’8″
Storage Height : 11’6″

Bucket Features

All-purpose clamshell design, 4 feet wide with an opened width of 5 feet for large bites. High impact tempered steel used on bucket cutting edges for extended life. Reverse curve shape helps prevent scalping of lawns. Continuous rotation. No hoses below the bucket rotator.

Chassis Specification
Body Style : Conventional Cab
Cab-to-Axle Dimension : 90″
Front Axle Rating : 10,000 lbs
Rear Axle Rating : 21,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating : 31,000 lbs
Frame : 1,500,000 RBM
Engine : 210 HP Diesel
Transmission : World 3060P

Performance

Productivity increased by not needing to stow bucket between route stops. Two six function mechanical joysticks reduce maintenance compared to traditional designs. Tandem pump allows multiple loader func tions without power loss. When loading, travel speed is restricted. When traveling. loader movements are restricted.

Structural

A-frame pedestal design allows flexing under repeated load shocks. Replaceable Cast Nylon bushings used in head assembly. Head assembly is stress relieved. Reinforced connection points with hardened pins and replaceable bushings. Safety locking valves used on boom and outrigger cylinders.