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The JLG 1075 is a 10,000-pound class telehandler with greater height and reach. It features a 75-foot boom that can lift up to eight stories and offers a 60-foot of forward reach. It comes with JLG’s Longitudinal Stability Indication as well as a two-way right-side view camera. Optional features include SmartLoad and a remote-controlled boom, which can be controlled by an operator to place material at height from outside the cab. The remote control can […]

With JLG’s 2733 high-capacity telehandler, you get 26,600-lb max lift capacity with 8,000-lb capacity at max reach, 33-ft max lift height and industry-leading smart technology. Optional SmartLoad Technology combines attachment recognition with real-time load data so operators can work with more confidence. Key Specs Maximum Lift Capacity: 26600 lb / 12065.56 kg Maximum Lift Height: 33 ft 1 in. / 10.08 m Maximum Reach: 17 ft 7 in. / 5.36 m Key Features Greater Capacity – 26,600-lb […]

It’s been a roller-coaster ride that no one wanted to take. The ups and downs of the economy, mainly the downs, have been jarring consumers and businesses alike. With all the doom and gloom, could there be a light at the end of the tunnel? Unexpected Effects of a Pandemic One of the most surprising effects of Covid on the economy was the dramatic increase in demand for lumber. Lockdowns inspired do-it-yourselfers to renovate their […]

As the great philosopher, Yogi Berra stated: “It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” – though one can’t help but try. In fact, another old adage is that, in order to understand the future, you need to study the past. Some Americans may feel we are reliving the movie “Groundhog Day” in the housing market. Fear that the collapse we witnessed in 2008 might replay itself has occurred to many of us. If […]

It Started, Down On The Farm…Wait, What?! Maybe you’ve used JLG products for years. Maybe you know some of them like the back of your hand. But how much do you know about the company? Test your knowledge! It started with the founder John Landis Grove who was born in 1921. His brothers and John originally built farm wagons in Shady Grove, Pennsylvania. They founded “Grove Manufacturing Company” in 1947. The company grew quickly. John […]

Watch as Elite expert trainer, Collin Warren, demonstrates how to pick up a load & how to attach and detach a carriage using a JLG telehandler. You will also see a demonstration of JLG’s truss boom. Remember to boom in to the load, don’t drive into it Cradle back, retract boom To deposit – same process in reverse Remove Carriage Remove locking pin Remove hydraulic hoses Retract boom from carriage Attach Carriage If you need […]

Your Annual Checkup Our friends at JLG have posted an article that reminds us that equipment owners and managers are required to do an annual inspection on all MEWPs: mobile elevating work platforms. That also includes towable boom lifts.  The required inspections and maintenance are outlined in both the appropriate JLG Operator & Safety manual and the Service & Maintenance manual. ANSI and CSA guidelines require this annual machine inspection (AMI) to be done by […]

Learn from Elite expert trainer, Collin Warren, as he walks you through the drive speeds for a JLG Boom Lift.  This video includes instruction on: Drive Modes: Rabbit Rabbit – Hill (High Torque) Turtle Creep Mode As well as stop modes: Deadman Footswitch Joystick Release Angle Cutout (Reduces Speed) Remember Operators and Supervisors MUST be certified for having completed MEWPs training to ANSI A92.20 Standards.  The standard technically went into effect in June of 2020. […]

The Construction Industry has faced a litany of challenges with the pandemic, supply chain, and labor issues. However recent activity from new starts and employment increases have brought numbers in line with their pre-pandemic levels.  Starts Year-to-date nonresidential starts were up almost 40%. In the last 12 months, total construction starts were up 16% over the full year ending February 2021. Breaking that down further, residential starts were up 19%, and nonresidential starts up 23%.* […]