01.02.2007

JLG wins $102 million telehandler deal

JLG has been awarded a new $102 million contract by the US Army for 566 JLG ATLAS II telescopic handlers for delivery over the next five years.

The machines will be delivered for deployment throughout the U.S. Army in all logistics areas. The contract includes requirements for field service support, add-on armour, performance-based logistics and simulators for training purposes.

JLG is scheduled to deliver six production verification test (PVT) vehicles to the U.S. Army in June for extensive military testing.

"JLG is proud to be awarded this contract to serve the U.S. Army with the next-generation of ATLAS material handlers," said Charles L. Szews, interim president of JLG.

"Our ATLAS material handlers have proven their reliability throughout the U.S. Army over the past 11 years in a variety of environments and applications. This new model incorporates the latest in diagnostics and improved maintainability to enhance the versatility and reduce the machine logistics footprint to meet the U.S. Army's diverse material handling needs. With the combined strength of the JLG and Oshkosh Truck service networks, we can offer a more comprehensive service solution for our military customers."
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The ATLAS telehandler used by the US Army