JLG telehandler attachment lifts heavy, wide sheet material

Jul 9, 2020

Updated Jul 10, 2020

JLG Sheet Material Handler

JLG designed its new sheet material handler for telehandlers to deliver heavy, wide materials at height.

The attachment has a lifting capacity of 3,000 pounds and a maximum fork spread of 72 inches. It can pick up and place such items as Sheetrock, drywall and plywood.

It features 100-degree horizontal tilt for accurate placement. It has a maximum load width of 22 inches and has 180-degree swing capability. It is compatible with the following JLG telehandlers: 742, 943, 1043, 1055 and 1255. It requires an auxiliary electrics option to operate.

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