JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Truck Corporation company [NYSE: OSK] and a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telescopic material handlers, announced today the introduction of the JLG® G5-18A compact telehandler for the construction, landscape and agricultural markets. JLG’s newest model was unveiled at the Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+Expo 2007) in Louisville, Kentucky.

The G5-18A compact telehandler combines operator comfort and machine maneuverability with lift capacity and reach to create a versatile and powerful compact telehandler. The G5-18A boasts a 5,500-pound maximum lifting capacity and 1,850-pound capacity at the fully extended reach of almost 11ft.; the best capacity in the compact telehandler class. The machine comes standard with three operator-selectable steering modes including 4-wheel circle, 4-wheel crab and 2-wheel steering. The 126-inch turning radius makes it a top choice for confined or congested work areas.

Brian Boeckman, JLG’s product parent for North American telehandlers, said, “We spent a great deal of time talking with construction, landscape and municipal professionals to ensure the G5-18A compact telehandler was designed for top-of-the-line operator comfort. We also paid close attention to service needs by making the engine area easily accessible with standard maintenance intervals of 250 hours.”

Landscapers will find this compact model ideal for transporting pallets of sod, stone, and brick; for loading and unloading mulch; for transporting large nursery stock; and for a multitude of other tasks. The G5-18A’s 18-foot maximum boom height and almost 11 feet of reach allows the operator to access hard to reach areas such as over retaining walls and deep into enclosed trucks and flat beds. The compact dimensions of the machine, 146-inches long by 71-inches wide by 75-inches high, make it a great choice in difficult to maneuver work sites such as parking garages and multistory construction. At a gross vehicle weight of under 11,000 lbs, the G5-18A can be lifted by crane at most job sites for use on higher-level floors.

The G5-18A is offered with several available attachments including a general purpose bucket, a light material bucket, a grapple bucket, various carriages, a crane hook making it an ideal machine for jobs that previously required several different types of equipment. The G5-18A can even be configured to accommodate skid steer attachments.

About JLG Industries, Inc.
JLG Industries, Inc. is the world’s leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment. The Company’s diverse product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLG® aerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrak®, Lull® and Gradall® telehandlers; and an array of complementary services and accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products. JLG is an Oshkosh Truck Corporation company