Oshkosh

What Oshkosh does

Oshkosh Corporation is a global, publicly traded industrial technology company (NYSE: OSK, founded 1917, headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin) that designs and manufactures purpose-built vehicles and equipment across three reporting segments: Transport (Oshkosh Defense military vehicles and the USPS Next Generation Delivery Vehicle program), Access (JLG mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, scissor lifts, and Jerr-Dan towing/recovery equipment), and Vocational (Pierce Manufacturing fire apparatus, McNeilus refuse and recycling vehicles, Oshkosh AeroTech and Oshkosh Airport Products for aviation ground support, plus Frontline Communications, MAXIMETAL, IMT, and Oshkosh S-Series concrete placement). Across roughly 19,000 employees, 125 facilities, and presence in 19 countries through 12 market-leading brands, the company operates a portfolio of internally developed proprietary platforms including TAK-4 and TAK-4i independent suspension, the Volterra parallel-electric drivetrain with EMIVT, DaVinci all-electric scissor lift, ClearSky Smart Fleet IoT, TerraMax unmanned ground vehicles, Command Zone diagnostics, and Zipper and CartSeeker automation technologies.

The company monetizes primarily through capital-equipment sales of these purpose-built vehicles into defense, fire and emergency, refuse and recycling, access/construction, aviation, and concrete placement verticals, supplemented by an aftermarket parts and service network (Street Smart Parts, certified technicians, regional service centers). Go-to-market is hybrid: direct enterprise sales for government and defense procurement (US military, USPS, allied forces) combined with brand-specific dealer and distributor networks for commercial products. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; defense contracts are individually negotiated, while commercial sales are quote-based given high customization. R&D intensity is meaningful at $173.7M globally in 2025, with a patent estate of 2,300+ granted patents since founding.

Customer concentration is anchored by long-cycle government and large-enterprise relationships, including the multi-year USPS NGDV program for up to 165,000 vehicles, the JLTV production contract valued at $6.7B for approximately 17,000 vehicles, and named fleet operators such as Republic Services and City of Madison Fire Department. Growth strategy combines organic electrification (Volterra, DaVinci, all-electric telehandler), autonomous commercial deployment of TerraMax and leader-follower technology, bolt-on acquisitions (Hinowa, AeroTech, AUSA, MAXIMETAL, Pratt Miller), and sustainability commitments validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) emissions reductions and MSCI AAA, ISS Prime, and Sustainalytics ESG ratings.

Name

Oshkosh

Legal name

Oshkosh Corporation

Website

https://www.oshkoshcorp.com/

Company type

Public

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) designs and manufactures purpose-built vehicles and equipment across three segments — Transport (military vehicles, USPS NGDV), Access (JLG lifts, Jerr-Dan towing), and Vocational (Pierce fire apparatus, McNeilus refuse, AeroTech aviation) — serving defense, emergency, commercial, and industrial fleet customers worldwide through 12 brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Vehicles and Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing (336320)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Vehicle Body Manufacturing (Emergency/Military/Mobile Clinics) (IMACAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bus & Coach Electrical/Electronics & Telematics Manufacturing (IMACADAK)

Keywords

• Purpose-built vehicles
• Defense tactical vehicles
• Fire apparatus
• Aerial work platforms
• Refuse collection vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Oshkosh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Purpose-Built Vehicles and Equipment Sales: Primary revenue stream from designing, manufacturing, and selling purpose-built vehicles and equipment including defense vehicles, fire trucks, refuse collection vehicles, access equipment (aerial lifts, telehandlers), airport ground support equipment, and concrete mixers across multiple brands.
2. Aftermarket Parts and Services: Street Smart Parts program and service network providing certified technicians, nearby service centers, and extensive parts inventory for ongoing customer support and fleet sustainment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Oshkosh Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells purpose-built specialty vehicles and equipment across defense, fire and emergency, refuse and recycling, access equipment, airport ground support, and vocational segments. Through 12 leading brands including JLG, Pierce, McNeilus, Oshkosh Defense, and Oshkosh AeroTech, the company delivers customized military tactical vehicles, custom fire apparatus, refuse collection vehicles, mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, scissor lifts, aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles, towing and recovery vehicles, and front discharge concrete mixers. The company supports its installed base through an aftermarket parts and service network, and increasingly integrates electric drivetrains (Volterra platform), autonomous systems, telematics, and connected fleet management into its product portfolio.

Product overview

Oshkosh Corporation is a global industrial technology company operating as a purpose-built vehicles and equipment manufacturer with 12 major brands across Access, Defense/Transport, and Vocational segments. The Access segment includes JLG (mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers) and Jerr-Dan (towing/recovery). The Defense segment (now Transport) encompasses Oshkosh Defense (military vehicles like JLTV, FMTV) and the USPS Next Generation Delivery Vehicle program. The Vocational segment includes Pierce Manufacturing (custom fire apparatus), McNeilus (refuse collection including electric Volterra ZSL), Oshkosh AeroTech (airport ground support), and additional brands like Frontline Communications, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh Airport Products, IMT, and Oshkosh S-Series. Key technology platforms include TAK-4 independent suspension systems, the Command Zone diagnostics system, telematics platforms, and electric vehicle technologies like the Volterra platform. The company also develops autonomous vehicle technology including TerraMax UGV and AI-powered perception systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JLG: Mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers and low-level access solutions
• Jerr-Dan
• Oshkosh Defense
• Oshkosh AeroTech
• Pratt Miller
• Pierce
• Frontline
• Oshkosh Airport Products
• MAXIMETAL
• McNeilus
• Oshkosh S-Series
• IMT

Products and services

• JLG Mobile Elevating Work Platforms
• Oshkosh Defense Tactical Vehicles
• Pierce Custom Fire Apparatus
• McNeilus Refuse Collection Vehicles
• Oshkosh AeroTech Aviation Ground Support Equipment
• Jerr-Dan Towing and Recovery Vehicles
• Frontline Communications Command Vehicles

Quantifiable outcome

• 80%+ improvement in predicting part shortages through machine learning models
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability13 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AUSACORP S.L. (AUSA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Oshkosh acquired AUSA, adding Spanish manufacturer's compact all-terrain machines to strengthen position in material handling and specialty equipment markets.
• HinowacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Completed acquisition of Italy-based Hinowa, a long-term JLG partner and manufacturer of compact crawler booms, bringing aerial platforms, mini dumpers and lift trucks into the Oshkosh portfolio.
• Carnegie FoundrycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Oshkosh invested in Carnegie Foundry, a robotics and AI venture studio with ties to Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center. The partnership focuses on collaborating on autonomous vehicles and equipment development.
• Robotic ResearchcoreTechnology or IntegrationOshkosh expanded its relationship with Robotic Research, a global leader in autonomous mobility and ADAS solutions, with an investment to accelerate innovation and autonomy offerings for defense and commercial applications. Together they provide customers with robust and functionally safe autonomous solutions along with a clear path to production.
• U.S. MilitarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOshkosh Defense partners with U.S. Military, Robotic Research, and DCS Corporation to test Leader-Follower autonomous vehicle solutions that allow unmanned vehicles to follow a manned lead vehicle for force protection and force multiplication.
• Auburn UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOshkosh launched a partnership with Auburn University participating in the Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Manufacturing Systems (ICAMS). Oshkosh assists in defining digital manufacturing research direction including AI, AR/VR, machine learning, physics-based digital simulations, and supply chain integration.
• NASAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating in NASA's Break the Ice Lunar Challenge to develop concepts for core drilling systems to extract lunar icy regolith, lunar rovers leveraging Oshkosh mobility expertise, and projectile transport systems for ice delivery on the moon.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• PACCAR:
• Volvo Group: Global truck and heavy equipment manufacturer with Mack Trucks (defense/military vehicles) and Volvo CE (construction equipment). Comparable to Oshkosh's defense and vocational chassis manufacturing capabilities.
• Caterpillar: Global leader in construction and mining equipment, diesel engines, and industrial gas turbines. Comparable to Oshkosh's Access segment (JLG) and broader industrial machinery exposure, though Oshkosh is more focused on purpose-built vocational/defense niches while Caterpillar serves high-volume general construction.
• Textron: Diversified manufacturer spanning defense (Bell helicopters, Textron Systems), industrial, and specialty vehicles (Arctic Cat, E-Z-GO). Comparable to Oshkosh's diversified industrial/defense/vocational model, with overlapping defense and ground vehicle product lines.

Direct peers

• Manitowoc Company: Manufacturer of cranes and food service equipment through its operating brands. Comparable to Oshkosh's vocational and lifting equipment exposure, with overlapping aerial and lifting product categories.
• Terex Corporation: Manufacturer of aerial work platforms (Genie) and materials processing equipment. Direct competitor to JLG in mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers, making it the closest pure-play peer to Oshkosh's Access segment.
• REV Group: Manufacturer of specialty vehicles including fire apparatus (E-ONE, KME, Ferrara), ambulances (American Emergency Vehicles), and RVs. Direct competitor to Pierce Manufacturing in the fire & emergency segment and overlapping with Oshkosh's Vocational segment strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A14 records

Investments10 records

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