JLG 1255

Name: JLG 1255
Brand: JLG

Configuration: Standard specification, 400/75-28 tires, 4-speed powershift, Deutz TCD 3.6L

21 sourced values · Sources: JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24; JLG Telehandler Floor Loading Spec Sheet, Revision_2.5.2026 (ANSI). Retrieved 2026-10-24

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	≈ 6,116 mm
B	Overall height	≈ 2,540 mm
C	Wheelbase	≈ 3,493 mm
D	Ground clearance	≈ 457 mm
E	Overall width	≈ 2,559 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	Not published

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	≈ 15,181 kg	Published: 33,468 lb JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 15,181 kg.
Max gross (laden) weight	≈ 22,687 kg	Published: 50,016 lb JLG Telehandler Floor Loading Spec Sheet, Revision_2.5.2026 (ANSI). Retrieved 2026-10-24 'Maximum Laden Machine Weight' (22,687 kg).

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 6,116 mm	Published: 240.8 in JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Dimension drawing, to fork tips (6.12 m).
Overall width	≈ 2,559 mm	Published: 100.75 in JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Dimension drawing (2.56 m).
Overall height	≈ 2,540 mm	Published: 100 in JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Dimension drawing (2.54 m).
Wheelbase	≈ 3,493 mm	Published: 137.5 in JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Dimension drawing (3.49 m).
Track gauge / tread	Not published	JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published.
Ground clearance	≈ 457 mm	Published: 18 in JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Dimension drawing (457 mm).
Turning radius	≈ 4,267 mm	Published: 14 ft JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Outside turning radius (4.3 m).

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS	Published: Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 4-wheel circle, crab, 2-wheel front steer.
Number of axles	2	Published: 2 JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24
Wheels (count)	4	Published: 4 JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24
Tire size	400/75-28	Published: 400/75-28 JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Standard; 17.5 x 25 optional.

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Max tire ground bearing pressure (floor loading)	≈ 1,710 kPa ⚠ Tire ground bearing pressure (one tire, max-laden axle) from a floor-loading sheet. Not comparable to the average ground pressure of tracked machines.	Published: 248 psi JLG Telehandler Floor Loading Spec Sheet, Revision_2.5.2026 (ANSI). Retrieved 2026-10-24 Maximum tire ground bearing pressure (one front tire with the full max-laden weight on the front axle), as defined on the floor-loading sheet. Average ground pressure over occupied area: 242 lb/ft².

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	Not published	JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	Not published	JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published.
Axle load, front (laden/max)	Not published	JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published.
Axle load, rear (laden/max)	Not published	JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published.

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	Deutz TCD 3.6L L4	Published: Deutz TCD 3.6L L4 JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24
Net power	Not published	JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published.
Gross power	≈ 94.7 kW	Published: 127 hp JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 'Gross Power Basic' (95 kW).
Displacement	≈ 3.61 L	Published: 220 cu in JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 3.6 L.
Rated speed	Not captured	—

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	≈ 94.6 L/min	Published: 25 gpm JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Max auxiliary flow to boom head (95 L/min); load-sense piston pump.
System / relief pressure	Not published	JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Not published.

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	≈ 32.2 km/h	Published: 20 mph JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 4-speed.
Rated / lift capacity	≈ 5,443 kg	Published: 12,000 lb JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 5,443 kg; outriggers required for stated capacities.
Lift / hinge-pin height	≈ 16,764 mm	Published: 55 ft JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 16.76 m.
Max forward reach	≈ 12,802 mm	Published: 42 ft JLG 1255 spec sheet (file '1255 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132244 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/jlg/1255. Retrieved 2026-10-24 12.8 m.

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