JLG Ships Cat-Branded Telehandlers

Enlarge Image Caterpillar telehandler in production at JLG's McConnellsburg facilty.

October 27, 2006 • JLG Industries, McConnellsburg, Pa., announced it has commenced shipment of the Caterpillar-branded TL Series telehandlers for Cat dealers in North America and Latin America on October 25. The product series is based on existing JLG-branded designs, combined with Caterpillar componentry, and is manufactured at JLG's McConnellsburg facility.

 

“We're pleased to report that shipment of the Cat TL Series telehandlers began ahead of schedule,” said Bill Lasky, chairman of the board, president, and chief executive officer. “Shipments to Caterpillar dealers in the European, African, Middle Eastern and Asia- Pacific markets commenced in late July, so in one short year since the Alliance began, we have delivered on our initial commitment to offer to Caterpillar dealers around the world a full range of Cat-branded telehandlers.”

 

The four new TL Series models • the TL642, the TL943, the TL1055, and the TL1255 • have a capacity range of 6,600 to 12,000 pounds and a maximum lift height ranging from 42 to 55 feet. In addition to the TL family, two models of the Belgium produced TH family are also now available to the North American and Latin American Caterpillar dealers.