Farm work has always depended on tractors and loaders, but today farmers are increasingly turning to telehandlers for their flexibility and efficiency. JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation business, has applied its long experience in material handling to create a dedicated line of JLG Agriculture telehandlers built for farm use.
“Telehandlers have become an essential tool in modern agriculture,” said Rob Barger, Product Manager – Telehandlers, JLG Agriculture. “By leveraging our engineering expertise, we’ve designed JLG Ag telehandlers to be purpose-built for farm work — durable, multipurpose machines that help farmers enhance productivity.”
These machines stand out with a telescopic boom design that provides higher lift and greater forward reach. Farmers can easily stack hay bales, load feed mixers, or place materials over fences and trailers. Reinforced chassis, advanced hydraulic systems, and optimized weight distribution allow safe handling of heavy loads like bulk feed and hay bales.
Another advantage is their versatile attachment system. Operators can quickly switch between forks, buckets, grapples, and augers without leaving the cab, making one telehandler capable of multiple farm jobs. Precision control ensures smooth handling of delicate items such as seed pallets or hay.
JLG Ag telehandlers are also designed to endure harsh farm conditions. Features like reversing fans, sealed components, heavy-duty tires, and corrosion-resistant materials extend durability. For operator comfort, climate-controlled cabs, ergonomic controls, and panoramic visibility enhance both safety and ease of use.
By combining lifting power, reach, and all-terrain durability, JLG Agriculture telehandlers reduce the need for multiple machines. Farmers now have an efficient solution for handling hay, feed, seed, and other materials while boosting overall productivity.