JLG 1255 Telehandler Specs

Category: Telehandlers ➔
Manufacturer: JLG ➔
Model: 1255 ➔

The JLG 1255 is a telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and placement on construction and industrial job sites. It is part of JLG's high-capacity telehandler lineup and is used to move palletized loads, building materials, and other heavy items to elevated or extended reach positions. The machine combines a telescopic boom with four-wheel drive and rough-terrain capability for use on uneven ground. Common applications include construction, masonry, framing, and general site logistics. The JLG 1255 is typically selected where lift height, forward reach, and load capacity are required in a single machine.

Axles

JLG 1255 Telehandler Axles specifications
Front	High Bias, Limited Slip
Rear	Planetary

Dimensions

JLG 1255 Telehandler Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.60 ft (0.49 m)
Overall Height	8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Overall Length	20.11 ft (6.13 m)
Wheelbase	11.60 ft (3.54 m)
Width	8.50 ft (2.59 m)

Engine

JLG 1255 Telehandler Engine specifications
Engine Model	QSF3.8L Tier 4 Final
Gross Power	130.00 hp (96.94 kw)
Power Measured @	1500 rpm

Lift

JLG 1255 Telehandler Lift specifications
Load Center	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Max Forward Reach	42.00 ft (12.80 m)
Max Lift Capacity	12,000.00 lbs (5,443.12 kg)
Max Lift Height	55.00 ft (16.76 m)
Max Load At Max Height	5,000.00 lbs (2,267.96 kg)
Max Load At Max Reach	3,500.00 lbs (1,587.58 kg)

Operational

JLG 1255 Telehandler Operational specifications
Drawbar Pull	25,400.00 lbs (11,521.26 kg)
Fuel Capacity	38.30 gal (144.97 l)
Tire Size	400/75-28

Performance

JLG 1255 Telehandler Performance specifications
Maximum Lift	16 sec
Maximum Lower	13 sec
Maximum Telescope In	15 sec
Maximum Telescope Out	18 sec
Maximum Travel	20.00 mph (32.19 kph)

Transmission

JLG 1255 Telehandler Transmission specifications
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Powershift

Weights

JLG 1255 Telehandler Weights specifications
Operating Weight	33,960.00 lbs (15,404.02 kg)

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