Custom Build SERCO Knuckleboom Loaders
We build knuckleboom loaders around your job. The Serco 8500 Series gives you the reliability and power you need to keep moving not waiting on repairs or chasing hard to find parts.
Boom Options and Specs
We don’t oversell options or disappear after the truck rolls out. We work with you to match the build to the work, then stay available with parts and support so you can limit downtime to help you protect your investment.
Boom Length
22′ Knuckle Boom
24′ Knuckle Boom
25′ Knuckle Boom
27′ Knuckle Boom
28′ Knuckle Boom
28.5′ Knuckle Boom
29′ Knuckle Boom
Lifting Capacity
12,000 lbs @ 10′ radius
13,000 lbs @ 11′ radius
13,500 lbs @ 11.5′ radius
15,000 lbs @ 12′ radius
15,500 lbs @ 12.5′ radius
15,750 lbs @ 12.75′ radius
16,000 lbs @ 13′ radius
SERCO Loader Benefits
Common questions about buying, building, and keeping your truck running.
Timelines vary based on chassis availability, upfitting complexity, and current workload. We’ll give you a clear range before we start, typically 8 to 14 weeks and update you throughout the process. If we have something close in inventory, we can shorten that window with light modifications.
Traditional leg repairs can keep your truck out of work for days. With bolt-on legs, your mechanic can handle fixes on-site in hours, no cutting, no welding, no fabrication. That’s up to 2 days of downtime saved per repair, and an average savings of $1,000–$1,500 every time you avoid shop labor and tow bills.
The 8500’s re-engineered pins and collars cut unnecessary weight while maintaining full strength. Lighter components mean less stress on the drivetrain, better MPG, and smoother handling. Over a year, that can translate to $500–$800 in fuel savings and fewer service intervals on key parts like suspension and brakes.
The new Extenda Hose Protection guards your hydraulic lines from snags, pinches, and abrasions, especially in brush, scrap, and storm cleanup zones. Each avoided leak or blowout saves $700–$1,200 in emergency repair costs and keeps your loader running without surprise shutdowns.
Already using Serco grapples? Want to match a different grapple brand? The 8500 is designed to integrate cleanly without custom welding, brackets, or delays. This saves $1,500–$3,000 in custom fabrication and weeks off lead time for new builds or retrofits.
Still have questions?
Call or email us and we’ll provide you with direct answers.
We stand behind what we build
Delivery is the start, not the end. We help keep the truck earning for your business.
Parts and service when you need them
When something needs attention, you get a clear plan, not a runaround. We work with you to keep downtime tight and the crew moving.
What Our Customers Say
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Let’s talk about your next truck
Tell us what your crew does and what the truck needs to handle. We’ll respond with a clear recommendation on inventory vs. custom build.