JLG 6042 Telehandler Specs

Category: Telehandlers ➔
Manufacturer: JLG ➔
Model: 6042 ➔

The JLG 6042 is a telehandler designed for material handling in construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. It features a maximum lift capacity of 6,000 lb and a maximum lift height of 42 ft, with forward reach suited to loading, unloading, and placing materials at elevated positions. The machine is commonly equipped with a four-wheel drive system, telescopic boom, and frame-leveling capability for improved jobsite handling. JLG telehandlers are used with forks, buckets, and other compatible attachments depending on configuration. The 6042 is part of JLG's telehandler lineup for lifting and transporting loads over rough terrain.

Axles

JLG 6042 Telehandler Axles specifications
Front	High Bias, Limited Slip
Rear	Oscillating

Brakes

JLG 6042 Telehandler Brakes specifications
Brakes Type	Wet Multi-Disc

Capacities

JLG 6042 Telehandler Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank	35.00 gal (132.48 l)

Dimensions

JLG 6042 Telehandler Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.30 ft (0.40 m)
Height	8.50 ft (2.59 m)
Length	18.33 ft (5.59 m)
Overall Height	8.60 ft (2.62 m)
Overall Length	19.61 ft (5.98 m)
Weight	23,740.00 lbs (10,768.30 kg)
Wheelbase	9.50 ft (2.90 m)
Width	8.31 ft (2.53 m)

Engine

JLG 6042 Telehandler Engine specifications
Engine Model	QSF3.8L Tier 4 Final
Gross Power	74.00 hp (55.18 kw)
Power Measured @	1400 rpm

Lift

JLG 6042 Telehandler Lift specifications
Load Center	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Max Lift Capacity	6,000.00 lbs (2,721.56 kg)
Max Lift Height	41.11 ft (12.53 m)
Max Load At Max Height	6,000.00 lbs (2,721.56 kg)
Max Load At Max Reach	1,400.00 lbs (635.03 kg)

Operational

JLG 6042 Telehandler Operational specifications
Drawbar Pull	22,000.00 lbs (9,979.04 kg)
Tire Size	370/75-28

Performance

JLG 6042 Telehandler Performance specifications
Maximum Lift	14.3 sec
Maximum Lower	10.5 sec
Maximum Telescope In	17.2 sec
Maximum Telescope Out	17 sec
Maximum Travel	19.00 mph (30.58 kph)

Transmission

JLG 6042 Telehandler Transmission specifications
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Powershift

Weights

JLG 6042 Telehandler Weights specifications
Operating Weight	25,100.00 lbs (11,385.18 kg)

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