JLG Keeps Focus on Ag-Ready Telehandlers: Why Farmers Should Take Notice
Telehandlers aren’t new to farming — at least not in Europe. Compact telehandlers have long been a favorite on European farms thanks to their ability to lift, reach and run attachments with agility. In North America, however, the story has been…
Q&A: JLG’s John Boehme on Compact Telehandlers, Electric Models and Evolving Jobsite Needs
The compact telehandler market continues to slowly heat up, fueled by growing demands for versatile, sustainable equipment that can work efficiently in tight spaces. From urban construction sites to modern farms, these small but powerful machines are…
Compact Telehandler Buying Guide: What to Know in 2025
Top Compact Telehandler Models for Construction, Landscaping and More Compact telehandlers continue to gain traction across a wide variety of American sectors — construction, landscaping, farming and rental — due to their ability to take attachments,…
Q&A: AUSA’s Alberto Ortega Shares Insights on the Growing Compact Telehandler Market
The compact telehandler market continues to slowly heat up, fueled by growing demands for versatile, sustainable equipment that can work efficiently in tight spaces. From urban construction sites to modern farms, these small but powerful machines are…
1,000 LCRTF Units Strong: JCB’s Legacy in Military Construction Innovation Continues
JCB, known for its cool compact equipment and military construction division, recently celebrated a major milestone: the production of its 1,000th Light Capability Rough Terrain Forklift (LCRTF). This rugged machine is a testament to JCB’s expertise in…
JLG Builds Out Full Line of Telehandlers for Ag and Compact Work
Telehandlers are gaining traction in agriculture applications in America, and JLG Industries is stepping up with a complete lineup purpose-built for the farm. Already popular in Europe, agricultural telehandlers are now taking root in North America.…
Q&A: Bobcat’s Ryan Saunders Discusses the Compact Telehandler Market with a Focus on the Super Small TL519
Compact telehandlers are quickly becoming a tool-carrier of choice for contractors, landscapers, farmers and rental pros who want telescoping power in a smaller footprint. These machines bring the lift height, reach and attachment versatility of their…
Innovative Iron Award: JLG’s E313 Electric Compact Telehandler
The off-highway equipment industry has made significant strides in 2024, introducing machines that are smarter, greener and more efficient and powerful than ever before. Compact Equipment‘s 2024 Innovative Iron Awards celebrate these advancements,…
JLG Announces 519 Telehandler, a Revamp of the G5-18A, Another Cool New Compact Model
It was December 2007 when JLG Industries announced the introduction of the JLG G5-18A super compact telehandler, aimed at nimbly navigating apps in the construction, landscape and agricultural markets. This week, JLG teased a revamp of this classic…
The JLG E313 Electric Telehandler Is Built for Zero-Emission, Low-Noise Material Moving
JLG Industries Inc. is an Oshkosh Corporation business and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers. The company just launched its latest electric innovation — the E313 telehandler. Designed for…
How to Select the Right Attachments for Your Compact Telehandler
Over the past decade, the versatility and functionality of compact telehandlers has made them indispensable tools on an increasing number of jobsites. That’s a result of the telehandler’s ability to do everything from picking, placing and lifting…
How to Buy and Rent a Compact Telehandler in 2024 with a Special Focus on Subcompact Units
Even within the realm of compact telehandlers, there are different sizes that serve different load and reach requirements. Most compact telehandlers on a rental lot usually sport a two-stage boom with a lift height from 16 to 20 ft, lifting 5,000 to…