Operator, Ray, picks up large hurricane debris with his TL-3 in Plant City, FL.

With all the recent hurricanes in Florida we've learned first hand just how important it is to be prepared before the storm strikes. Many cities and counties were scrambling to buy grapple trucks, and the supply just wasn't available. Prices on the few used units that were available skyrocked due to the demand. Don't get caught in this situation. Have grapple trucks in your fleet BEFORE the storm hits.

Rochester NY has used their TL-3's for icestorm recovery in the past.

With Lightning Loaders in your fleet you're always ready to start recovery immediatly after the storm strikes, whether it is an icestorm, hurricane, or tornado. It's important to be able to respond quickly and clear the roads, so that utility trucks can reach downed powerlines and utility poles.

FEMA contractors have used our model RS-3 Lightning Loaders for storm recovery after hurricanes and tornadoes.

One of our customers, Greg Starr from TX, who bought a used demo truck for hurricane cleanup after Katrina and got a FEMA contract told us this:

He was averaging about 1,000 yds a day of regular debris. Since he was a loading vehicle that added up to about $4000 a day, working 6 day weeks. Did 600 yds on days that he's just picking up C&D material like destroyed buildings. Said he only used about 1/2 a tank of diesel a day.

A system worth considering if you're thinking of getting into the storm recovery business.