Construction Equipment Guide
470 Maryland Drive
Fort Washington, PA 19034
800-523-2200
The JLG G12-55A is a telehandler designed for material handling in construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. It features a maximum lift capacity of 12,000 lb and a maximum lift height of 55 ft, making it suitable for lifting and placing loads at elevated work sites. The machine uses a telescopic boom for extended reach and improved load placement. Typical applications include jobsite material transport, loading and unloading, and positioning supplies in hard-to-reach areas. The G12-55A is part of JLG's telehandler lineup and is commonly selected for tasks requiring reach, lift capacity, and maneuverability on uneven terrain.
| Ground Clearance | 19.00 in (48.26 cm) |
| Length to Fork Face | 20.00 ft (6.10 m) |
| Overall Height | 8.40 ft (2.56 m) |
| Turning Radius Outside Tires | 14.10 ft (4.30 m) |
| Wheelbase | 12.00 ft (3.66 m) |
| Width Over Tires | 8.50 ft (2.59 m) |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Displacement | 274.70 cu in (4,501.54 cu cm) |
| Engine Model | e 4045TF275 |
| Gross Power | 139.50 hp (104.03 kw) |
| Pump Type | load sensing piston pump |
| Max Forward Reach | 42.00 ft (12.80 m) |
| Max Lift Capacity | 12,000.00 lbs (5,443.12 kg) |
| Max Lift Height | 55.20 ft (16.82 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) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 65 amps |
| Drawbar Pull | 20,000.00 lbs (9,071.86 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 38.10 gal (144.21 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 60.00 gal (227.10 l) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 volts |
| Operating Weight | 35,100.00 lbs (15,921.11 kg) |
| Tire Size | 17.50x25 12PR |
| Max Speed - forward | 19.90 mph (32.03 kph) |
| Number of Forward Gears | 4 |
| Number of Reverse Gears | 3 |
| Transmission Type | ZF WG98 powershift |