JLG 943

Name: JLG 943
Brand: JLG

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

21 sourced values · Sources: JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; 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	≈ 6,020 mm
B	Overall height	≈ 2,489 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	≈ 10,981 kg	Published: 24,208 lb JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 10,981 kg.
Max gross (laden) weight	≈ 17,403 kg	Published: 38,368 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), 17,403 kg; serial range SOP - present.

Dimensions

Spec	Value	Source
Overall length	≈ 6,020 mm	Published: 237 in JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension drawing, to fork tips (6.02 m).
Overall width	≈ 2,464 mm	Published: 97 in JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension drawing (2.46 m).
Overall height	≈ 2,489 mm	Published: 98 in JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension drawing (2.48 m).
Wheelbase	≈ 3,429 mm	Published: 135 in JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension drawing (3.42 m).
Track gauge / tread	Not published	JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; 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 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Dimension drawing (432 mm).
Turning radius	≈ 3,658 mm	Published: 12 ft JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Outside turning radius (3.67 m).

Undercarriage / tires

Spec	Value	Source
Undercarriage type	Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS	Published: Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; 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 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)	4	Published: 4 JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire size	370/75-28	Published: 370/75-28 JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Standard; 14 x 24-16PR pneumatic optional.

Ground pressure

Spec	Value	Source
Max tire ground bearing pressure (floor loading)	≈ 1,524 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: 221 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: 200 lb/ft².

Axle loads

Spec	Value	Source
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)	Not published	JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; 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 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; 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 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; 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 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; 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 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Net power	Not published	JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet.
Gross power	≈ 85 kW	Published: 114 hp JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 'Gross Power Basic' (85 kW); 72 hp engine optional.
Displacement	≈ 3.61 L	Published: 220 cu in JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; 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 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; 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 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet.

Performance

Spec	Value	Source
Max travel speed	≈ 30.6 km/h	Published: 19 mph JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 4-speed (31 km/h).
Rated / lift capacity	≈ 4,082 kg	Published: 9,000 lb JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 4,082 kg; 7,000 lb at max height, 1,200 lb at max reach.
Lift / hinge-pin height	≈ 13,106 mm	Published: 43 ft JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 13.1 m.
Max forward reach	≈ 9,271 mm	Published: 365 in JLG 943 spec sheet (file '943 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132241 Rev. R092504; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Printed 30 ft 5 in (9.3 m).

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