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Published dimensions and weight

JLG 1255

The JLG 1255 is a telescopic forklift of about 15.4 t, built around the QSF3.8L Tier 4 Final engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Telescopic Forklift category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight33960 lb15404 kg
03Selected published values28
Published highlights
  • Ground Clearance: 1.6 ft / 487.68 mm
  • Overall Height: 8.4 ft / 2560.33 mm
  • Wheelbase: 11.6 ft / 3535.68 mm
  • Width: 8.5 ft / 2590.81 mm
Typical use

Telescopic forklifts are commonly used to place and retrieve materials where forward or elevated reach is required. Published rows for JLG 1255 include published lift height of 55 ft / 16764 mm, published operating weight of 33960 lb / 15404 kg, published engine power of 130 hp / 97 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.6 ft / 487.68 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Height” field (8.4 ft / 2560.33 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Wheelbase” field (11.6 ft / 3535.68 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.6 ft487.68 mm
Overall Height8.4 ft2560.33 mm
Wheelbase11.6 ft3535.68 mm
Width8.5 ft2590.81 mm
Overall Length20.11 ft6126.48 mm
02

Lift

Max Lift Height55 ft16764 mm
Max Forward Reach42 ft12801.6 mm
Max Load At Max Height5000 lb2267.97 kg
Max Load At Max Reach3500 lb1587.58 kg
Max Lift Capacity12000 lb5443.11 kg
Load Center2 ft0.61 m
03

Engine

Engine ModelQSF3.8L Tier 4 FinalQSF3.8L Tier 4 Final
Gross Power130 hp97 kw
Power Measured @1500 rpm1500 rpm
04

Operational

Fuel Capacity38.3 gal145 L
Drawbar Pull25400 lb11521.3 kg
Tire Size400/75-28400/75-28
05

Performance

Maximum Lift16 sec16 sec
Maximum Lower13 sec13 sec
Maximum Telescope In15 sec15 sec
Maximum Telescope Out18 sec18 sec
Maximum Travel20 mph32.2 km/h
06

Transmission

Transmission TypePowershiftPowershift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears33
07

Weights

Operating Weight33960 lb15404 kg
08

Axles

FrontHigh Bias, Limited SlipHigh Bias, Limited Slip
RearPlanetaryPlanetary
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