McConnellsburg, Pa. — April 1, 2019 — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation company [NYSE:OSK] and a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telehandlers, announced the JLG® X1000AJ Compact Crawler Boom (CCB) has won the Construction Equipment category in Electrical Construction & Maintenance (EC&M) magazine’s Product of the Year competition.
This is the third consecutive year that JLG has received this annual award. A panel of judges representing electrical professionals from the engineering, contracting, plant facilities and maintenance industries selected the X1000AJ after reviewing 155 entries across 37 categories.
“We are honored to be recognized once again by this respected publication,” said Randy Marzicola, director of channel development, JLG Industries, Inc. “The enhanced reach capability and stability of the X1000AJ allow operators to safely and confidently expand their work envelope on the job site.”
As a category winner the X1000AJ will now compete for the 2019 Product of the Year Platinum, Gold and Silver awards, which will be determined through an online readers’ poll and announced in the August issue. All entries will be featured in the print tabloid showcase, scheduled to mail with the April issue of EC&M and May issue of Electrical Wholesaling.
The X1000AJ offers a class-leading 56-ft up-and-over work envelope and 54-ft horizontal outreach. One-touch, self-leveling and multi-position outriggers provide added stability. The X1000AJ delivers added power options with a 76V advanced technology 2.0 lithium-ion battery for quiet indoor operation and a Kubota D902 diesel engine for outdoor jobs.
In addition, the X1000AJ has a best-in-class compact stowed length with the ability to fit through standard double doors. Its forklift pockets and heavy-duty lifting hooks make it easy to transport. This machine is ANSI Compliant and meets the most up-to-date A92.20 ANSI standards.
For more information about the X1000AJ Compact Crawler Boom, visit https://www.jlg.com/en/equipment/electric-hybrid-boom-lifts/compact-crawlers/x1000aj. For more information about JLG®, visit www.jlg.com.