JLG announces line extension of Toucan E-Series

Hoofddorp, The Netherlands — January 29, 2013 — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and a global leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telescopic material handlers, announces the launch of a Toucan 12E and the Toucan 12E+ at bauma in Munich, Germany.

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The new JLG Toucan 12E and the 12E+ are the latest addition to the electric-driven range of JLG vertical mast lifts known as the Toucan series, delivering performance, efficiency and durability.

“The JLG Toucan range is renowned for its performance,” comments Robbert Monteban, JLG Industries Director of Marketing of the EAME region.  “Through customer research, we received a number of recommendations which guided development of the 10E in 2008.. With the addition of the Toucan 8E in 2010, and now a 12 meter model in April 2013, the range covers a large spectrum of indoor and outdoor type applications where outreach is required.”

The new, compact Toucan 12E model offers a working height of 12m with a horizontal outreach of 4.35m and accommodates two people with both indoor and outdoor capability.  The 12E+ offers a 12.7m working height, but has an additional outreach stretching as far as 5.45m. Both models offer compact dimensions – maximum 3.65m length, 1.20m width and less than 2 m stowed height - and can travel through narrow and congested areas.

Class leading run times increase productivity and are achieved by the direct electric drive with dual brushless AC motors.  The AC drive motor allows for precision speed control and also helps extend the life of the motor, making the Toucan Series a very durable product. Additionally, both models have a large ground clearance of 10 cm and are able to travel over thresholds, small inclines and ramps. The maximum break-over angle and grade ability for the entire range is 25°, which helps when loading the machine on and off trucks or trailers.

The JLG Toucan series provides enhanced accessibility in many situations. Ranging from eight to 12 meters working height, combined with up to a 5.45m outreach over obstacles and a 345 degree turntable, more work areas are put within reach.

JLG is expecting to supply the first Toucan 12E’s to the European market late Spring 2013. All Toucan models are produced in JLG’s facility in Tonneins (Bordeaux area), France.

JLG Europe BV offers a wide range of access platforms to the industrial market. From facilities all over Europe and the Middle East, JLG Europe BV provides an array of pre- and post-sale customer support services, including: site surveys, product demonstrations, machine repair and a range of training and servicing courses.

For additional information about JLG products, visit the company website at www.jlgeurope.com.