Hooklift Trucks for Sale & Rent
Heavy-Duty Versatility Built for the Toughest Jobs
Premier Truck Sales & Rental offers a nationwide inventory of powerful, ready-to-work hooklift trucks for sale and rent—built for serious performance across waste, construction, recycling, and municipal applications. Whether you're looking to buy or need a flexible rental solution, our hooklift trucks deliver the adaptability, durability, and power you need to tackle any job with confidence.Why Choose a Hooklift Truck?
Hooklift trucks are the ultimate in operational flexibility, allowing you to haul a variety of container types with a single truck—roll-off boxes, flatbeds, chipper bodies, liquid tanks, dumpsters, and more. The ability to swap containers on-site eliminates the need for multiple dedicated vehicles, reducing fleet size and increasing efficiency. Ideal for haulers, contractors, and municipalities, hooklifts are a go-to solution for fast-paced environments where time and versatility matter.Premier’s Kenworth T880 Hooklift Trucks
Our hooklift trucks are spec’d for maximum productivity and uptime. Built on the proven Kenworth T880 chassis, each unit is engineered with the strength and smarts to go the distance.Key Features:
- Chassis: Kenworth T880
- Engines: Cummins X15 @ 500 HP or Paccar MX-13 @ 510 HP
- Transmission: Allison 4500 RDS automatic
- Axles & Suspension:
- 20,000 lb. front axle
- 46,000 lb. rear axle
- 20,000 lb. steerable lift axle
- Heavy-duty Chalmers suspension
- GVWR: 59,500 lbs.
- Tri-Axle with Aluminum Wheels
Featuring the Palfinger HT 500 Hooklift
At the heart of each build is the Palfinger HT 500 hookloader—engineered for North American hauling demands and designed to deliver unmatched safety, strength, and operator comfort.Palfinger HT 500 Highlights:
- 50,000 lb. Hook Capacity
- Manually Adjustable Hook Heights: 54″ and 61¾″
- Handles 16–22 ft. containers
- Low-Profile Bogie System for increased load stability and reduced transport height
- Improved Hookarm Design with enhanced strength, safety latching, and smoother container engagement
- Hydraulic Adjustable Bumper allows hauling of 24' containers
- Adjustable ANSI Lock System for compatibility with a wide range of bins
- PRO ACTIVE DRIVE (PAD) Remote Control – Load/unload without leaving the cab
- Automatic Tarper System for secure container coverage
- Optional Pintle Hook available on request
Buy or Rent with Confidence
Whether you’re expanding your fleet permanently or need short-term coverage, Premier offers both hooklift trucks for sale and for rent—nationwide. Each unit is fully inspected, serviced, and backed by our expert support team.Ready to Work. Built to Last.
Premier’s hooklift trucks are built for operators who demand reliability, safety, and maximum uptime. From engine to hoist, every spec is chosen to keep your operation moving. Need a custom configuration or have specific application requirements? Our team is ready to help.Â