New JLG® Rapid Replaceable Platform Now Standard on Select Boom Lift Models

Jul 02, 2025

Increasing uptime and service efficiency

McConnellsburg, PA (July 2, 2025) — JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE:OSK] and a leading global manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, announces the rollout of its Rapid Replaceable Platform, a new standard feature on select JLG® boom lift models in North America. The new Rapid Replaceable Platform allows for quick and efficient servicing of boom lift platforms in the field with minimal interruption, helping customers increase uptime.

This innovative design enables damaged platforms to be removed and installed in a fraction of the time compared to traditional methods, keeping machines on the job and reducing costly downtime. Key features include:

  • Center storage tray and self-closing gates are now standard
  • Dual USB-A and USB-C charger included as standard
  • Tool clip locations standard on both sides of the console box (22-lb capacity)
  • Manual storage box relocated for added protection
  • LED light installed beneath the console box for platform illumination
  • No reduction in platform capacity, maintaining the model’s rated capacity
  • Full compatibility with approved JLG accessories

Beginning in May 2025, the Rapid Replaceable Platform will phase into production across all platform sizes for applicable models. Machines built with the Rapid Replaceable Platform are not compatible with traditional platforms. When platform replacement is required, customers can visit Online Expressto select the appropriate Rapid Replaceable Platform for their model.

Note: Toucan®, Tow-Pro® and Compact Crawler Boom Lifts will continue to be produced with the existing traditional platform at this time.

For more information on JLG products and services, visit JLG.com.

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About JLG

JLG Industries, Inc. is a world-leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of access equipment. The Company’s diverse product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLG® mobile elevating work platforms; JLG® and SkyTrak® telehandlers and rotary telehandlers; and an array of complementary accessories that can increase the versatility and efficiency of these products. JLG is an Oshkosh Corporation business [NYSE: OSK]. For more information about JLG Industries, Inc., visit www.jlg.com, or find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, purpose-built vehicles and equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech, Oshkosh® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com. ®, All brand names referred to in this news release are trademarks of Oshkosh Corporation or its subsidiary companies.


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