JLG Announces Alliance with Bridgestone Americas to Provide Telehandler Tires

JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corp. company and a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and telescopic material handlers, recently announced an agreement with Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, Off Road Tire division, for the exclusive supply of the Firestone DuraForce MH tires on JLG, Lull and SkyTrak-branded telehandlers.

“JLG and Bridgestone Americas OffRoad collaborated to create the Firestone DuraForce MH that will set a new industry standard by increasing tire life up to 300 percent,” said Brian Boeckman, JLG Industries global director of product management for telehandlers. “The result is a tire that dramatically improves the cost of ownership for all three telehandler brands.”

The low-profile tire design minimizes the opportunity for sidewall damage while the self-cleaning tread coupled with low ground-bearing pressure optimizes performance in rough-terrain conditions. Fewer tire and rim combinations mean fewer parts to stock and reduced inventory-carrying costs for JLG distribution.

For more information about the JLG and Bridgestone Americas OffRoad alliance, visit www.jlg.com/firestone. For additional information about JLG products, visit the company website at www.jlg.com.

JLG Industries, McConnellsburg, Pa., is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment. The company’s diverse product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLG aerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrak and Lull telehandlers; and an array of complementary accessories.