Oshkosh Corporation , formerly Oshkosh Truck , is an American industrial company that designs and builds specialty trucks, military vehicles, truck bodies, airport fire apparatus, and access equipment. The corporation also owns Pierce Manufacturing , a fire apparatus manufacturer in Appleton, Wisconsin , and JLG Industries , a manufacturer of lift equipment, including aerial lifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, telehandlers and low-level access lifts.
62-535: Based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin , the company employs approximately 15,000 people around the world at 130 facilities in 24 countries. It is organized in four primary business groups: access equipment, defense, fire and emergency, and commercial. Founded in 1917 as the Wisconsin Duplex Auto Company, the company was created to build a severe-duty four-wheel-drive truck . After the first prototype
124-740: A Wisconsin Department of Corrections prison, is located in Oshkosh. Oshkosh has 14 public elementary schools, five public middle schools, and two high schools operated by the Oshkosh Area School District . The high schools in the Oshkosh Area School District are Oshkosh North High School and Oshkosh West High School . Lourdes High School is one of the private schools in the city. Telescopic handler A telescopic handler , also called
186-420: A lull , telehandler , teleporter , reach forklift , or zoom boom , is a machine widely used in agriculture and industry . It is somewhat like a forklift but has a boom ( telescopic cylinder ), making it more a crane than a forklift, with the increased versatility of a single telescopic boom that can extend forwards and upwards from the vehicle. The boom can be fitted with different attachments, such as
248-437: A 5,000 lb (2,300 kg) capacity with the boom retracted may be able to safely lift as little as 400 lb (180 kg) with it fully extended at a low boom angle. The same machine with a 5,000 lb (2,300 kg) lift capacity with the boom retracted may be able to support as much as 10,000 lb (4,500 kg) with the boom raised to 70°. The operator is equipped with a load chart which helps him determine whether
310-529: A bucket, pallet forks, muck grab, or winch . The first telescopic handler was believed to have been manufactured by French company Sambron in 1957. In 1971, Liner Construction Equipment of Hull launched the Giraffe 4WD, 4WS telehandler based on a design by Matbro who created a similar machine based on their articulated forestry machines. JCB launched their 2WD, rear steer Loadall in October 1977. The JCB 520
372-464: A crane, which is not always practical or time-efficient. In agriculture the most common attachment for a telehandler are buckets or bucket grabs; again the most common application is to move loads to and from places unreachable for a 'conventional machine' which in this case is a wheeled loader or backhoe loader. For example, telehandlers have the ability to reach directly into a high-sided trailer or hopper. The latter application would otherwise require
434-490: A definitive agreement to acquire Hinowa S.p.A., a privately held international company and manufacturer of track-based aerial work platforms, mini dumpers, lift trucks and undercarriages. Once complete, Hinowa will become part of the Oshkosh Access Equipment segment. The current and recent main defense products of Oshkosh Defense include the following: Products for these market segments are produced under
496-471: A given task is possible, taking into account weight, boom angle and height. Failing this, most telehandlers now utilize a computer which uses sensors to monitor the vehicle and will warn the operator and/or cut off further control input if the limits of the vehicle are exceeded, the latter being a legal requirement in Europe controlled by EN15000. Machines can also be equipped with front stabilizers which extend
558-419: A load, it acts as a lever and causes the vehicle to become increasingly unstable, despite counterweights in the rear. This means that the lifting capacity quickly decreases as the working radius (distance between the front of the wheels and the centre of the load) increases. When used as a loader the single boom (rather than twin arms) is very highly loaded and even with careful design is a weakness. A vehicle with
620-401: A loading ramp, conveyor, or something similar. The telehandler can also work with a crane jib for lifting loads. Attachments on the market include dirt buckets, grain buckets, rotators, and power booms. Agricultural models can also be fitted with three-point linkage and power take-off. The advantage of the telehandler is also its biggest limitation: as the boom extends or raises while bearing
682-510: A male householder with no wife present, and 47.1% were non-families. Of all households, 34.4% were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age in the city was 33.5 years. 18.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 18.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.7% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of
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#1732772825571744-616: A metropolitan area reaching into the adjacent towns, the Town of Oshkosh in the north and the towns of Algoma in the east, Nekimi in the southeast and Black Wolf in the southwest, all within Winnebago County. The shared border within the Town of Oshkosh is particularly complex, involving a multitude of exclaves and panhandles. In the most recent climatological normal has a hot-summer humid continental climate ( Köppen : Dfa ) near
806-659: A pair of the overalls in its national catalog. As a result, OshKosh B'Gosh began to sell their products through department stores and expanded their children's line. Their office is now based in Atlanta, Georgia. Oshkosh is the home of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh , "The World's Greatest Aviation Celebration" held by the Experimental Aircraft Association , Inc. ("EAA"). AirVenture is the world's largest airshow . During AirVenture, air traffic at Wittman Regional Airport exceeds that of any other airport in
868-536: A range of good design: for residential, commercial, civic and religious use. The many structures which make up the city's historic areas are largely a result of the capital and materials generated by the lumber and associated wood manufacturing industries. Oshkosh had six historic districts as of October 2011. They include the Algoma Boulevard, Irving/Church, North Main Street, Oshkosh State Normal School on
930-580: A telehandler under law or regulations of a national or other jurisdictional authority. For example, in Australia , a Gold Card can be obtained for telehandlers with a capacity of three tonnes or less for standard attachments where the machine is operated from below. The Gold Card is issued by the Telescopic Handler Association of Australia (TSHA). The Gold Card is not a legally required qualification however verbal instruction
992-501: Is a city in and the county seat of Winnebago County, Wisconsin , United States, located on the western shore of Lake Winnebago . It had a population of 66,816 as of the 2020 census , making it the ninth-most populous city in Wisconsin. It is also adjacent to the much less populous Town of Oshkosh in the north. The Oshkosh metropolitan statistical area , which consists of all of Winnebago County, had 171,730 residents in 2020 and
1054-1109: Is headquartered in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania; the Defense division in Oshkosh, Wisconsin ; the Fire & Emergency division in Appleton, Wisconsin ; and the Commercial division in Dodge Center, Minnesota . Oshkosh products and services are sold in more than 150 countries around the globe. The company also maintains a global service network. Oshkosh Corp. manufactures, distributes, and services products under ten brands: Oshkosh Defense, JLG , Pierce , McNeilus , Jerr-Dan, Oshkosh Airport Products, Pratt Miller, Frontline Communications, London Machinery Inc., and IMT. Products include JLG and SkyTrak brand telehandlers , wheeled and tracked boom lifts , and other lifting equipment. In November 2022, Oshkosh announced it had entered into
1116-422: Is headquartered in Oshkosh. Oshkosh Corporation, formerly Oshkosh Truck, is a manufacturer and marketer of specialty vehicles and bodies in four primary business groups: Access Equipment, Defense, Fire & Emergency, and Commercial. Plastic packaging is also a major industry, with Amcor , formerly Bemis, as a major employer. There are two well known chocolate companies located in Oshkosh, Hughes and Oaks. Oshkosh
1178-506: Is included in the greater Fox Cities region of Wisconsin. Oshkosh was named for Menominee Chief Oshkosh , whose name meant "claw" (cf. Ojibwe oshkanzh , "the claw"). Although the fur trade attracted the first European settlers to the area as early as 1818, it never became a major player in the fur trade. The 1820s mining boom in southwest Wisconsin along with the opening of the Erie Canal shifted commercial activity away from
1240-475: Is known for OshKosh B'gosh , a manufacturer of overalls and children's clothing founded in the city in 1895. Originally a small-town manufacturer of adult work clothing, it became best known for its children's lines. The original children's overalls, dating from the early twentieth century, were intended to help children dress like their fathers. According to the company, sales increased dramatically when Miles Kimball, an Oshkosh-based mail-order catalog, featured
1302-492: Is located at 44°1′29″N 88°33′4″W / 44.02472°N 88.55111°W / 44.02472; -88.55111 (44.024983, −88.551336). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 26.61 square miles (68.92 km ), of which, 25.59 square miles (66.28 km ) is land and 1.02 square miles (2.64 km ) is water. The City of Oshkosh forms the center of
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#17327728255711364-411: Is more akin to president of the city council. Executive power in the city still resides with the city manager. The current city manager is Mark Rohloff, who was selected by the city council in 2008. The mayor is Matt Mugerauer, elected in 2023. For representation in the state legislature, Oshkosh has been primarily represented by the 54th Assembly district since the 1983 redistricting law. Since 1992,
1426-536: Is not considered an appropriate training method as it lacks evidence of competency training. Competency training with evidence of learning and written assessment is legally required in Australia. In Victoria, Australia, a WorkSafe CN licence is a legally required licence for machines with a capacity of over three tonnes with standard attachments where the machine is operated from below. Telehandlers fitted with elevated work platform attachments and are operated from
1488-798: The Oshkosh Northwestern ) was founded around this time, as was the Oshkosh State Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ). Lumber continued as the mainstay of the city. By 1874, it had 47 sawmills and 15 shingle mills . On April 28, 1875, Oshkosh had a "Great Fire" that consumed homes and businesses along Main Street north of the Fox River. The fire engulfed 70 stores, 40 factories, and 500 homes, costing nearly $ 2.5 million (or $ 67.3 million in 2022 money) in damage. Around 1900 Oshkosh
1550-533: The 53rd district has also represented parts of the city of Oshkosh, but the bulk of that district is rural and suburban areas of Winnebago and Fond du Lac counties. After the 2024 redistricting, the 54th district will still contain most of Oshkosh, but the southern third of the city will be part of the 55th district, which also comprises most of the rest of the territory of Winnebago County. The current Assembly representatives are Michael Schraa (R–53rd district) and Gordon Hintz (D–54th district). In
1612-636: The Fox River Valley and Green Bay . Soon after 1830, much of the trade moved west, as there had been over-trapping in the region. Following the publicity caused by the Black Hawk War in 1832, there was increased interest in settling Wisconsin by whites from the East Coast, especially New York, Indiana , and Virginia , and by 1836 the cities of Milwaukee , Madison , Janesville , Beloit , and Fond du Lac were founded, with Madison
1674-622: The NBA . Oshkosh reached the NBL's championship finals five times. The city has a total of 33 listings on the National Register of Historic Places . Some area entrepreneurs and businessmen made their fortunes in the lumber industry. Many made significant contributions to the community, in both politics and supporting philanthropic organizations . Following devastating fires in the mid-1870s, new buildings were commissioned in Oshkosh that expressed
1736-471: The Wisconsin Herd , in Oshkosh beginning with the 2017–2018 season. The team plays basketball at Oshkosh Arena . Other points of interest include: Oshkosh had a mayor-alderman form of government from its charter in 1853. It abolished the position of mayor and implemented the council-manager form of government in 1957. The city-wide elected office of "mayor" was subsequently restored in 2005, but
1798-740: The "Sawdust Capital of the World" due to the number of lumber mills in the city, 11 by 1860. During the Civil War, the 21st Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, of the Union Wisconsin Volunteers was organized at Oshkosh, taking in many new recruits. This was one of two units organized in the state; the other was the 6th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry, organized at Camp Randall , Madison. The 21st mustered on September 5, 1862, marching to Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky , where it participated in
1860-501: The 22 °C threshold (the average of the hottest month is 22.2 °C). Summer days are warm to hot with cool to mild nights. Winters are cold and long with moderate snowfall. Precipitation peaks from late spring to early fall. As of the census of 2020 , the population was 66,816. The population density was 2,472.7 inhabitants per square mile (954.7/km ). There were 29,222 housing units at an average density of 1,081.5 units per square mile (417.6 units/km ). The racial makeup of
1922-480: The Fox River. It hosts the weekly Waterfest concert series during the summer, as well as national touring musical acts and local community events. Also in downtown Oshkosh is the Grand Opera House , a performing arts center . Downtown Oshkosh has a farmers Market on Saturdays in the summer. The Downtown Oshkosh Gallery Walk, held every first Saturday of the month year-round, surged in attendance through
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1984-617: The Jerr-Dan (towing and recovery vehicles), Pratt & Miller (engineering and product development), Frontline Communications (media communications and similar), McNeilus (refuse/garbage and concrete mixers), IMT (field service vehicles and mounted cranes), and London (concrete mixers). Oshkosh will also produce the U.S. Postal Service's Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV). Since 1989, Oshkosh has completed nineteen acquisitions and three divestitures: Oshkosh, Wisconsin Oshkosh
2046-550: The Oshkosh Common Council approved a proposal to sell part of the century -old Lake Shore Golf Course along the shore of Lake Butte des Morts to Oshkosh Corp. for its new headquarters. On November 22, 2017, the Oshkosh Corporation announced it would build the new headquarters on the golf course. The city plans to redevelop the rest of the golf course into a new public space. On February 7, 2018,
2108-455: The Pierce, Oshkosh, Frontline and Jerr-Dan brands, and include pumpers , aerials , tankers , wildland fire appliances , Striker ARFF vehicles , airport crash trucks , snow plows , and various configurations of wreckers and recovery trucks, ambulances /medical vehicles, and police / homeland security vehicles. Oshkosh produces for the commercial/civil market a variety of products under
2170-684: The State Senate, Oshkosh is part of the 18th Senate district , represented by Dan Feyen (R). After the 2024 redistricting, most of Oshkosh will still be in the 18th Senate district, but the southern third of the city will be in the 19th Senate district , represented by Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R). Federally, Oshkosh falls within Wisconsin's 6th congressional district , which is represented by Glenn Grothman (R) since 2015. Wisconsin's United States senators are Ron Johnson (R) and Tammy Baldwin (D). The Oshkosh Correctional Institution ,
2232-670: The U.S. Army announced that the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 (FMTV A2) contract had been awarded to Oshkosh Defense. Oshkosh was already building the FMTV A1P2, having been awarded this contract in August 2009. As of August 2021, Oshkosh has built around 40,000 FMTVs for the US military and others. In February 2020, Oshkosh Corporation was named one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere . In February 2021, Oshkosh Defense
2294-621: The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh campus, Paine Lumber Company, and Washington Avenue historic districts. The city had 27 historic buildings and sites individually listed on the NRHP as of October 2011. Eleven are houses, four are churches, and the remainder include schools, colleges, a bank, a fire house, an observatory, the Winnebago County Courthouse , and a cemetery where many of the entrepreneurs are buried. Oshkosh
2356-784: The camporees were the evening programs, specifically the plays which reenacted the stories of famous characters and stories from the Bible onstage. They were held in campgrounds close to the EAA Aviation Museum , with some of the hangars being renovated to make room for booths where Pathfinders would get multiple honors. In 2021, it was announced that the International Pathfinder Camporee would be hosted in Gillette, Wyoming , in 2024. The Milwaukee Bucks NBA basketball team placed their development team,
2418-479: The campus. From 1999 to 2019, the Seventh-day Adventist -hosted International Pathfinder Camporee was held in Oshkosh, gathering tens of thousands youth and adults from all over the world every 5 years. The most recent Camporee in 2019 gathered over 56,000 Pathfinders, and is considered the largest Adventist youth event in history, with over 1,000 people being baptized. One of the main highlights of
2480-400: The capital of a new territorial government, setting the stage for the economic and political importance of the southern part of the state. However, Oshkosh would continue to be one of Wisconsin's top five largest cities into the twentieth century. The establishment and growth of the wood industry in the area spurred development of Oshkosh. Already designated as the county seat , Oshkosh
2542-575: The city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 62,916 people, 24,082 households, and 13,654 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,662.2 people per square mile (1,027.9 people/km ). There were 25,420 housing units at an average density of 1,075.6 units per square mile (415.3 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 92.73% White , 2.19% Black or African American , 0.52% Native American , 3.03% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.53% from other races , and 0.98% from two or more races. 1.69% of
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2604-528: The city was 83.0% White , 5.3% Black or African American , 4.4% Asian , 0.8% Native American , 1.3% from other races , and 5.0% from two or more races. Ethnically, the population was 4.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race. The 2020 census population of the city included 3,045 people incarcerated in adult correctional facilities and 2,767 people in student housing. According to the American Community Survey estimates for 2016–2020,
2666-419: The city was 90.5% White , 3.1% African American , 0.8% Native American , 3.2% Asian , 0.7% from other races , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population. There were 26,138 households, of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had
2728-567: The company designed and built the U-30 tow tractor , 45 of which were built for the U.S. Air Force to tow the Lockheed C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft. In 1976, the company won a U.S. Army contract to supply 744 M911 heavy equipment transporters , the first in a long line of U.S. Army contracts that now sees Oshkosh Defense as the sole supplier of medium and heavy tactical trucks to the U.S. Army and Marines. On August 25, 2015, Oshkosh
2790-573: The fortification of Louisville later that year. It was attached to the Army of the Ohio and later to the Army of the Cumberland. By 1870, Oshkosh had become the third-largest city in Wisconsin , with a population of more than 12,000. The community attracted a range of professional teachers, attorneys, doctors, businessmen, and others who helped it flourish. The Oshkosh Daily Northwestern newspaper (now
2852-403: The lifting capability of the equipment while stationary. Machines that are fully stabilised with a rotary joint between upper and lower frames can be called mobile cranes ; they can typically still use a bucket, and are also often referred to as 'Roto' machines, and may be considered a hybrid between a telehandler and small crane. In some jurisdictions, a license is required in order to operate
2914-404: The median income for a household in the city was $ 51,282, and the median income for a family was $ 70,534. Male full-time workers had a median income of $ 47,470 versus $ 37,319 for female workers. The per capita income for the city was $ 25,625. About 8.0% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.3% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over. Of
2976-431: The organizers, it was the largest and longest running college pub crawl. It is not officially sanctioned by the city, but it used to attract students across the state to the university area. Many area bars and restaurants reported an uptick in sales, though with the raised revenue also came higher incident rates for local police. The local university put in measures to keep students safe and control how people move throughout
3038-444: The population age 25 and over, 91.3% were high school graduates or higher and 26.4% had a bachelor's degree or higher. As of the census of 2010, there were 66,083 people, 26,138 households, and 13,836 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,582.4 inhabitants per square mile (997.1/km ). There were 28,179 housing units at an average density of 1,101.2 units per square mile (425.2 units/km ). The racial makeup of
3100-451: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 52.2% were of German and 6.3% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000 . There were 24,082 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.3% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.3% were non-families. Of all households, 32.4% were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who
3162-520: The summer-long WaterFest downtown and major summer music festivals for country, Christian, and rock music. December features a drive-through lights show that brings in visitors from the surrounding area. Oshkosh is also home to two regional hospitals and the Winnebago Mental Health Institute located in nearby Winnebago, Wisconsin . A downtown redevelopment plan led to the construction of the outdoor Leach Amphitheater on
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#17327728255713224-670: The warmer months of 2006. A number of downtown Oshkosh music venues have opened, and existing venues have tended to expand their schedules, following the trend of the area at large. The Jambalaya Art Cooperative and Art Space Collective have been long standing anchors of the Gallery Walk. In 2010, Chicago Magazine said The Jambalaya Cooperative, 413 N. Main St., was a "must see" destination when visiting Oshkosh. Long-running community festivals, such as Sawdust Days in Menominee Park,
3286-476: The world. EAA is a non-profit member organization, dedicated to home-built aircraft , restored aircraft, and Light-sport aircraft , and fostering an interest in flying in children 8–18 years old through its Young Eagles program. Tourism and events are part of the local economy. Recreational fishing and boating on Lake Winnebago includes many active fishing tournaments, an annual sturgeon spearing season, and frequent yacht and boat races. Music festivals include
3348-449: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.95. In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.7% under the age of 18, 18.1% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males. Oshkosh Corporation
3410-434: Was a diversification for the company and was the first rubber tired earthmover ever built. The model 50-50, introduced in 1955, was the first truck created specifically for the hauling of concrete. The first aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) W2206 With rollover snow plows or snow blowers were delivered to all branches of US military for airfield snow removal. Oshkosh has also produced aircraft tow tractors, and in 1968
3472-578: Was a popular event but discontinued in 2019. Menominee Park is also the site of the Menominee Park Zoo . "Country USA" is an annual three-day festival in June that features entertainment from dozens of country music acts. "Rock USA" features many rock music acts as well. Pub Crawl is an unsanctioned, unofficial event that happens twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring on the second weekend of April and October. Supposedly, according to
3534-665: Was awarded the U.S. Postal Service 's Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) mail truck contract for between 50,000 and 165,000 units over ten years, with production start targeted for 2023. The fleet will include low-emissions internal combustion engine vehicles as well as battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and could be worth over $ 6 billion. Oshkosh Corporation is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. It has manufacturing operations in eight U.S. states and in Australia, Canada, China, France and Romania, and through investments in joint ventures in Mexico and Brazil. The Access Equipment division
3596-529: Was awarded the U.S. military's Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract. The initial JLTV award is valued at $ 6.75 billion for up to 16,901 vehicles. The procurement objective for JLTV stands at 49,099 Army and 9,091 Marines, with the Navy and Air Force also having smaller requirements. The estimated program cost is $ 47.6 billion. JLTV will partially replace the AM General Humvee . On November 7, 2017,
3658-453: Was built, the company began to develop rapidly. This first four-wheel-drive truck, known today as "Old Betsy", is still owned by Oshkosh Corporation and housed in the new Global Headquarters building in Oshkosh. The vehicle still runs and is used frequently in demonstrations and parades. The first mass-produced truck was the 2-ton Model A, with seven produced in 1918. The 3.5-ton Model B and 5-ton Model F followed. The Model TR, introduced in 1933,
3720-676: Was home of the Oshkosh Brewing Company , which coined the marketing slogan "By Gosh It's Good." Its Chief Oshkosh brand became a nationally distributed beer. The population of the city in 1910 was 33,062, making it the state's fourth largest city, ahead of Madison and Green Bay. The Oshkosh All-Stars played in the National Basketball League from 1937 to 1949, before the NBL and the Basketball Association of America merged to become
3782-401: Was incorporated as a city in 1853. It had a population of nearly 2,800. The lumber industry became well established as businessmen took advantage of navigable waterways to provide access to both markets and northern pineries. The 1859 arrival of rail transportation expanded the industry's ability to meet the demands of a rapidly growing construction market. At one time, Oshkosh was known as
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#17327728255713844-501: Was originally aimed at construction sites, the potential for agricultural uses soon followed. JCB sold 100,000 units by In industry, the most common attachment for a telehandler is pallet forks and the most common application is to move loads to and from places unreachable for a conventional forklift. For example, telehandlers have the ability to remove palletised cargo from within a trailer and to place loads on rooftops and other high places. The latter application would otherwise require
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