JLG 742

Name: JLG 742
Brand: JLG

Configuration: Standard specification, 370/75-28 tires, 4-speed powershift, Deutz TCD 3.6L (72 hp base engine; 114 hp optional)

21 sourced values · Sources: JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25; JLG Telehandler Floor Loading Spec Sheet, Revision_2.5.2026 (ANSI), linked from jlg.com telehandler product pages. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A	Overall length	≈ 5,766 mm
B	Overall height	≈ 2,438 mm
C	Wheelbase	≈ 3,429 mm
D	Ground clearance	≈ 432 mm
E	Overall width	≈ 2,464 mm
F	Track gauge / tread	Not published

Weights

Spec	Value	Source
Operating weight	≈ 9,645 kg	Published: 21,264 lb JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 9,645 kg.
Max gross (laden) weight	≈ 14,219 kg	Published: 31,347 lb JLG Telehandler Floor Loading Spec Sheet, Revision_2.5.2026 (ANSI), linked from jlg.com telehandler product pages. Retrieved 2026-10-25 'Maximum Laden Machine Weight' (machine in stowed position), 14,218 kg; serial range SOP - present.

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 5,766 mm	Published: 227 in JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension drawing, to fork tips (5.76 m).
Overall width	≈ 2,464 mm	Published: 97 in JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension drawing (2.46 m).
Overall height	≈ 2,438 mm	Published: 96 in JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension drawing (2.43 m).
Wheelbase	≈ 3,429 mm	Published: 135 in JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension drawing (3.42 m).
Track gauge / tread	Not published	JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet.
Ground clearance	≈ 432 mm	Published: 17 in JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension drawing (432 mm).
Turning radius	≈ 3,658 mm	Published: 12 ft JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Outside turning radius (3.66 m).

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS	Published: Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Operator-selectable 4-wheel circle, 4-wheel crab, 2-wheel front steer.
Number of axles	2	Published: 2 JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)	4	Published: 4 JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size	370/75-28	Published: 370/75-28 JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Standard; 13 x 24-16PR pneumatic optional.

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Max tire ground bearing pressure (floor loading)	≈ 1,448 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: 210 psi JLG Telehandler Floor Loading Spec Sheet, Revision_2.5.2026 (ANSI), linked from jlg.com telehandler product pages. Retrieved 2026-10-25 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 (serial range SOP - present). Average ground pressure over occupied area: 169 lb/ft².

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	Not published	JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)	Not published	JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet.
Axle load, front (laden/max)	Not published	JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet.
Axle load, rear (laden/max)	Not published	JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet.

Engine

Spec	Value	Source
Engine model	Deutz TCD 3.6L L4	Published: Deutz TCD 3.6L L4 JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Net power	Not published	JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet.
Gross power	≈ 53.7 kW	Published: 72 hp JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 'Gross Power Basic' (54 kW); 114 hp engine optional.
Displacement	≈ 3.61 L	Published: 220 cu in JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 3.6 L.
Rated speed	Not captured	—

Hydraulics

Spec	Value	Source
Pump / aux flow	≈ 94.6 L/min	Published: 25 gpm JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Max auxiliary flow to boom head (95 L/min); load-sense piston pump.
System / relief pressure	Not published	JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet.

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	≈ 29 km/h	Published: 18 mph JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 4-speed (29 km/h).
Rated / lift capacity	≈ 3,175 kg	Published: 7,000 lb JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 3,175 kg.
Lift / hinge-pin height	≈ 12,802 mm	Published: 42 ft JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 12.8 m.
Max forward reach	≈ 8,865 mm	Published: 349 in JLG 742 spec sheet (file '742 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132247 Rev. R092503; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 29 ft 1 in (8.86 m).

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