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JLG SkyTrak 8042
Configuration: Current serial range (0160120519 - present), 370/75-28 pneumatic tires, hydrostatic 1-speed, Deutz TCD2.9 L4
22 sourced values · Sources: SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25; SkyTrak Telehandlers Floor Loading Specs, Revision_2.5.2026 (ANSI), linked from jlg.com SkyTrak product pages. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dimension diagram
| A | Overall length | ≈ 6,071 mm |
| B | Overall height | ≈ 2,591 mm |
| C | Wheelbase | ≈ 3,099 mm |
| D | Ground clearance | ≈ 460 mm |
| E | Overall width | ≈ 2,530 mm |
| F | Track gauge / tread | Not published |
Weights
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | ≈ 9,616 kg | Published: 21,200 lb SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-259,616 kg. |
| Max gross (laden) weight | ≈ 15,128 kg | Published: 33,352 lb SkyTrak Telehandlers Floor Loading Specs, Revision_2.5.2026 (ANSI), linked from jlg.com SkyTrak product pages. Retrieved 2026-10-25'Maximum Laden Machine Weight' (machine in stowed position), 15,128 kg; serial range 0160120519 - present. |
Dimensions
Undercarriage / tires
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Undercarriage type | Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS | Published: Wheeled, 4WD / 4WS SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25Operator-selectable 4-wheel circle, 4-wheel crab, 2-wheel front steer. |
| Number of axles | 2 | Published: 2 SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Wheels (count) | 4 | Published: 4 SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Tire size | 370/75-28 pneumatic | Published: 370/75-28 pneumatic SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25Standard; 15.5-25 pneumatic optional. |
Ground pressure
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Max tire ground bearing pressure (floor loading) | ≈ 1,131 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: 164 psi SkyTrak Telehandlers Floor Loading Specs, Revision_2.5.2026 (ANSI), linked from jlg.com SkyTrak product pages. Retrieved 2026-10-25Maximum 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 0160120519 - present). Average ground pressure over occupied area: 166 lb/ft². |
Axle loads
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Axle load, front (unladen/operating) | Not published | SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet. |
| Axle load, rear (unladen/operating) | Not published | SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet. |
| Axle load, front (laden/max) | Not published | SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet. |
| Axle load, rear (laden/max) | Not published | SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet. |
Engine
Hydraulics
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pump / aux flow | ≈ 79.9 L/min | Published: 21.1 gpm SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25Max auxiliary flow to boom head (80 L/min). |
| System / relief pressure | Not published | SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published on the spec sheet. |
Performance
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Max travel speed | ≈ 24.1 km/h | Published: 15 mph SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-2524.1 km/h. |
| Rated / lift capacity | ≈ 3,629 kg | Published: 8,000 lb SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-253,629 kg. |
| Lift / hinge-pin height | ≈ 12,903 mm | Published: 508 in SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed 42 ft 4 in (12.9 m). |
| Max forward reach | ≈ 8,992 mm | Published: 354 in SkyTrak 8042 spec sheet (file '8042 tele_SS_0826'), Part No. 3132400 Rev. R0523_12; linked from jlg.com/en/equipment/telehandlers/skytrak. Retrieved 2026-10-25Printed 29 ft 6 in (9.0 m). |
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