What JLG Industries does

JLG Industries is a US-based designer, manufacturer, and marketer of access equipment and telehandlers, founded in 1969 in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) since 2006. Its core offerings span mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) — articulating and telescopic boom lifts, scissor lifts (including the all-electric DaVinci series), vertical mast lifts, low-level access lifts, and stock pickers — together with telehandlers sold under JLG, SkyTrak, AUSA, and rotating-series sub-brands. JLG extends its portfolio through acquired specialty brands including AUSA (compact all-terrain dumpers and rough-terrain forklifts, Barcelona-based), Hinowa (tracked boom lifts, mini dumpers, lift trucks, Italy-based), Power Towers, Gradall, and Lull, plus core technology from Canvas Robotics for autonomous drywall finishing.

The company operates a lifecycle-based business model. Revenue is generated primarily from equipment sales through a global network of authorized distributors and regional direct sales operations across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Australia, complemented by a parts and accessories business (Online Express e-commerce, AllFleet multi-brand parts), professional services (JLG University operator and service training), reconditioned equipment programs, and customer financing facilitated through LEAF Commercial Capital. The ClearSky Smart Fleet IoT platform — covering nearly 100,000 connected units with two-way communication, remote diagnostics, geofencing, digital access control, and over-the-air updates — is the technology backbone supporting both equipment differentiation and recurring aftermarket pull. Manufacturing and engineering sites span Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Nevada, Australia, Spain, Mexico, and China, consistent with a 'local-for-local' regional customization strategy, and major customers are equipment rental companies, construction firms, facility maintenance operators, and agricultural end-users.

Name

JLG Industries

Legal name

JLG Industries, Inc.

Website

http://www.jlg.com/en

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

JLG Industries designs and manufactures aerial work platforms, scissor and boom lifts, telehandlers, and connected fleet-management software, serving construction firms, equipment rental companies, and facility maintenance operators across global markets as part of Oshkosh Corporation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Access Equipment

NAICS

Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (33312), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Lifting Platforms & Aerial Work Platforms (MEWPs) (IMAHAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cranes, Hoists & Overhead Material Handling (Industrial) (IMAHABAE), Aerial Access & Lift Equipment MRO (Boom/Scissor Lifts, Telehandlers) (TLAKAHAD)

Keywords

• Aerial work platforms
• Boom lifts
• Scissor lifts
• Telehandlers
• Access equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Mc Connellsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: JLG generates primary revenue from manufacturing and selling mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, and related access equipment under JLG and SkyTrak brands.
2. Parts and Accessories: Revenue from OEM parts, aftermarket parts through Online Express platform, and attachments including carriages, forks, buckets, and work platforms.
3. Training Services: JLG University provides operator training, service training, supervisor training, and train-the-trainer programs both online and in-person at training facilities. Includes ANSI and OSHA-required MEWP certification.
4. Reconditioned Equipment: Factory-trained technicians restore boom lifts to like-new condition in approximately 11 days, offering as-is, reconditioned, and certified pre-owned equipment programs.
5. Financing Programs: JLG facilitates equipment financing through LEAF Commercial Capital for rental distributors and retail customers, offering 0% financing promotions on select models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JLG Industries designs, manufactures, and markets mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), including boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers, vertical lifts, low-level access lifts, and stock pickers under the JLG, SkyTrak, AUSA, and Hinowa brands. The company supports equipment with parts, service, financing, training through JLG University, and the ClearSky Smart Fleet IoT-connected fleet management platform.

Product overview

JLG Industries is a global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, offering a comprehensive portfolio of access equipment and lifecycle solutions. The core product lines include boom lifts (articulating, telescopic, compact crawlers, towable), scissor lifts (electric and diesel across multiple series including the all-electric DaVinci line), telehandlers (JLG and SkyTrak brands plus rotating models), low-level access equipment, vertical lifts, and stock pickers. The company extends its portfolio through strategic acquisitions including AUSA (compact dumpers, forklifts, telehandlers from Spain) and Hinowa (tracked boom lifts, mini dumpers from Italy), plus Canvas Robotics technology for autonomous construction. JLG supports its equipment with the ClearSky Smart Fleet IoT platform enabling two-way fleet management, the Online Express e-commerce platform, JLG University training programs, comprehensive financing options, authorized service provider networks, and used equipment/reconditioning programs. The company operates a 'local for local' strategy with regional manufacturing and customization capabilities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SkyTrak: Telehandler brand offering rough terrain forklifts and telehandlers
• Hinowa
• AUSA
• Power Towers
• Gradall
• Lull
• Canvas
• ClearSky Smart Fleet
• JLG University
• AccessReady

Products and services

• JLG Boom Lifts

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-20% better fuel efficiency on new 519 telehandler compared to previous model
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Canvas (Robotics Technology Acquisition)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2026JLG acquired core technology from Canvas, a San Francisco-based construction robotics company known for developing the world's first drywall finishing robot. Canvas team joins JLG to develop robotic and autonomous construction solutions.
• AUSAflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 September 2024JLG acquired AUSA, bringing compact all-terrain dumpers, rough-terrain forklifts, and additional telehandler models. AUSA brings 250,000-sq-ft manufacturing facility in Barcelona, 370 team members, and 600+ points of sale worldwide.
• HinowacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023JLG acquired Hinowa in 2023, adding tracked boom lifts, mini dumpers, lift trucks, and undercarriage products. Hinowa acquisition complements the Access segment's global platform strategy with regional customizations.
• Array Technologies and Sarcos TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJLG participates in the O-AMPP (Outdoor Autonomous Manipulation of Photovoltaic Panels) program with Array Technologies and Sarcos Technology, funded by $1.9 million Department of Energy grant for robotic solar panel installation systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Snorkel (Xtreme Manufacturing): Manufacturer of MEWPs including articulating and telescopic booms, scissor lifts, and push-around equipment; competes with JLG across access categories and was acquired by Xtreme Manufacturing in 2023.
• Manitou Group: France-based global manufacturer of telehandlers, aerial work platforms, rough-terrain forklifts and material handlers—directly overlapping with JLG's SkyTrak, AUSA, and JLG telehandler lines.
• Skyjack (Linamar Corporation): Canadian scissor lift and boom lift manufacturer owned by Linamar; competes with JLG primarily in scissor lifts and mid-range booms in North American and European rental fleets.
• Altec Inc. US-based manufacturer of aerial devices, bucket trucks and utility equipment; comparable to JLG in mobile elevating platforms but with a stronger focus on utility/telecom customers.
• Niftylift: UK-based specialist in self-propelled MEWPs including articulating and telescopic boom lifts and low-level access platforms, with strong overlap to JLG's compact and tracked access lines.
• Haulotte Group: French manufacturer of aerial work platforms (boom and scissor lifts) and telehandlers; competes head-to-head with JLG across Europe, Asia and the Americas in the MEWP and rough-terrain categories.
• Genie (Terex Corporation): Terex's Genie division is the most direct competitor to JLG, offering a parallel portfolio of articulating and telescopic boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers and material lifts sold through similar distributor and rental channels worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Komatsu Ltd. Global construction and mining equipment manufacturer with growing exposure to aerial and material handling equipment; competes for large construction and rental accounts where JLG also bids.
• Liebherr-International AG: Family-owned broad-line construction equipment OEM offering tower cranes, telehandlers and earthmoving machinery; competes with JLG in higher-end telehandler and material handling segments globally.
• Caterpillar Inc. Diversified heavy equipment OEM with broad telehandler and material handling offerings that overlap with JLG's telehandler business and compete for the same construction and rental customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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