Grapple Trucks for Bulk Waste
A grapple truck is often used alongside a refuse truck to gather debris or trash that is too large to fit in containers. City workers also use them to remove sidewalk and clean out ditches. In simple terms, the grapple truck is a dump truck with a bucket or grapple mounted on it; this claw-like apparatus rotates on an axis, allowing the driver to pick up large or heavy items that are difficult to get to or handle.
There are many kind of grapple trucks on the market, each equipped to handle a particular set of conditions. Some of the truck types include:
● Self-loader grapple truck
● Rear steer system
● Roll off system
● Rear loader/truck
● Skid mounted
The terminology for various types of grapple trucks differ between areas, making their definition hard to pin down. However, they all serve to make cleanup easier, whether from construction, natural disaster or moving.