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2016 JLG G12-55A Telehandler
Original price was: $69,850.00.$53,550.00Current price is: $53,550.00.
JLG (short for “JLG Industries, Inc.”) is a well-known manufacturer of access equipment, including aerial work platforms, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and telehandlers. The model designation “G12-55A” refers to this telehandler’ maximum lifting height of 55 feet and a maximum lifting capacity of 12,000 pounds. Here are some features commonly found in telehandlers like the JLG G12-55A: Telescopic Boom: Telehandlers have a telescopic boom that can extend and retract, allowing for increased reach and versatility. Lifting Capacity: The “12” in the model number may indicate a maximum lifting capacity of 12,000 pounds. This means the machine can lift loads up to that weight. Maximum Lift Height: The “55” in the model number may indicate a maximum lift height of 55 feet. This is the highest point the telehandler’s boom can reach when fully extended. Stabilizers: Telehandlers often have stabilizers or outriggers to provide stability when lifting heavy loads or working at maximum heights. Attachments: Many telehandlers, including JLG models, are designed to be versatile with various attachments available. Common attachments include forks for lifting pallets, buckets for material handling, and other specialized tools. Four-Wheel Drive (4WD): Telehandlers are often equipped with 4WD capabilities, allowing them to navigate rough or uneven terrain. Operator Cab: Telehandlers typically have an enclosed operator cab with controls for operating the machine. 🥏
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The JLG G12-55A Telehandler is the heavyweight champion of the jobsite. When pallets get heavier, buildings get taller, and everyone starts wondering how they're going to move thousands of pounds 50 feet in the air, the G12-55A usually has the answer. Built for commercial construction, steel erection, masonry contractors, industrial projects, infrastructure work, agricultural operations, and material handling professionals, the JLG G12-55A delivers a massive 12,000-pound lift capacity and an impressive 55-foot lift height. That's enough muscle to move serious loads while still providing the reach needed to service large-scale construction projects. This isn't your average forklift. The JLG G1255A is designed to unload trucks, place trusses, lift steel, move roofing materials, stock upper floors, transport pallets, and generally make impossible-looking jobs seem routine. If construction equipment had résumés, this machine's would be several pages long. Powered by a dependable diesel engine and equipped with four-wheel drive, rough-terrain capability, powerful hydraulics, and exceptional stability, the G12-55A thrives in challenging jobsite conditions. Mud, gravel, dirt, undeveloped lots, and construction debris are all just part of the daily commute. One of the biggest reasons contractors love the JLG G1255A is versatility. A single machine can perform the work of multiple pieces of equipment, reducing labor costs and improving efficiency across the jobsite. Need materials on the fifth floor? No problem. Need steel moved across rough terrain? Easy. Need a machine that works harder than most interns? You've found it. The spacious operator station provides excellent visibility and intuitive controls, helping improve productivity while reducing operator fatigue during long workdays. Operators spend less time fighting the machine and more time getting work done. Common applications include commercial construction, residential developments, steel erection, masonry work, roofing projects, industrial maintenance, agricultural operations, bridge construction, infrastructure projects, warehouse material handling, and large-scale commercial developments. For buyers researching telehandlers online, the JLG G12-55A is frequently compared to the Genie GTH-1256, SkyTrak 12054, Gehl RS12-55, Skyjack SJ1256 TH, JCB 512-56, Cat TH514D, and other high-capacity telehandlers. However, JLG continues to stand out for exceptional durability, strong dealer support, excellent parts availability, and outstanding resale value. Popular search terms include JLG G1255A for sale, 12,000 lb telehandler, 55-foot telehandler, rough terrain forklift, construction telehandler, material handler, high-capacity forklift, used telehandler for sale, JLG telehandler, and commercial telehandler. Let's be honest. Every construction site eventually has that moment when somebody points at a gigantic load and says: "Can we move that?" Most equipment responds: "Maybe." The JLG G1255A responds: "Where do you want it?" Need to place trusses? Need to unload steel? Need to stock upper floors? Need a machine that treats 12,000 pounds like a warm-up exercise? The G1255A was built for exactly those challenges. 12,000-pound capacity. 55-foot reach. Built for serious work. The JLG G12-55A isn't just a telehandler—it's the machine contractors call when the job gets heavy and excuses stop working. 🚜💪🔥😆
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