JLG 8042 Telehandler Specs

Category: Telehandlers ➔
Manufacturer: JLG ➔
Model: 8042 ➔

The JLG 8042 is a telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and placement on construction and industrial job sites. It is part of JLG's rough-terrain telehandler lineup and is commonly used for moving palletized loads, building materials, and other heavy items to elevated or hard-to-reach locations. The model designation 8042 typically indicates an approximate 8,000 lb lift capacity and 42 ft maximum lift height. The machine is equipped with a telescopic boom, four-wheel drive, and operator controls suited for load handling in varied site conditions. It is used in construction, agriculture, and general material handling applications.

Axles

JLG 8042 Telehandler Axles specifications
Front	High Bias Limited Slip
Rear	Oscillating

Brakes

JLG 8042 Telehandler Brakes specifications
Brakes Type	Wet Multi-Disc

Capacities

JLG 8042 Telehandler Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank	35.00 gal (132.48 l)

Dimensions

JLG 8042 Telehandler Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	19.20 in (48.77 cm)
Overall Height	8.30 ft (2.53 m)
Overall length	19.00 ft (5.79 m)
Wheelbase	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Width	8.30 ft (2.53 m)

Engine

JLG 8042 Telehandler Engine specifications
Engine Model	QSF3.8L Tier 4 Final
Gross Power	110.00 hp (82.03 kw)
Power Measured @	1500 rpm

Hydraulic System

JLG 8042 Telehandler Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Type	Var Load Sensing Piston

Lift System

JLG 8042 Telehandler Lift System specifications
Load Center	2.00 ft (0.61 m)
Max Lift Capacity	8,000.00 lbs (3,628.74 kg)
Max Lift Height	41.00 ft (12.50 m)
Max Load at Max Height	6,000.00 lbs (2,721.56 kg)
Max Load at Max Reach	2,200.00 lbs (997.90 kg)

Operating Specifications

JLG 8042 Telehandler Operating Specifications specifications
Drawbar Pull	25,000.00 lbs (11,339.82 kg)
Tire Size	370/75-28

Performance

JLG 8042 Telehandler Performance specifications
Maximum Lift	15 seconds
Maximum Lower	13 seconds
Maximum Telescope In	14.2 seconds
Maximum Telescope Out	16.5 seconds
Maximum Travel	19.00 mph (30.58 kph)

Transmission

JLG 8042 Telehandler Transmission specifications
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Powershift

Weights

JLG 8042 Telehandler Weights specifications
Operating weight	27,100.00 lbs (12,292.37 kg)

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