Know Where the Hydraulic Cylinders Are on JLG® MEWPs and Telehandlers

Hydraulic cylinders are used in aerial lifting equipment, including mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, to power the lift and lower functions on the machine. If you are working on, or near, this type of machine, it is important to know where the hydraulic cylinders are located. This enables you to safely and effectively perform prescribed maintenance and warranty repairs on JLG® equipment. 

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Below is a quick reference guide for where these important components are located and different names you might hear for these components on JLG boom lifts and telehandlers.