JLG 1255 telehandler forklift Specs (2019-2026)

Key specifications for the JLG 1255 telehandler forklift (2019-2026) include high engine power at 130 hp (97 kW) together with high weight at 33,960 lb (15.4 t). The listed capacity at full forward reach is 3,499 lb (1.59 t).
Specification profile

Telehandler • 2019-2026

Weight: 33,960 lb (15.4 t)Engine power: 130 hp (97 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 3,499 lb (1.59 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 5,000 lb (2.27 t)
33,960 lb (15.4 t)Weight
130 hp (97 kW)Engine power
3,499 lb (1.59 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
5,000 lb (2.27 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
20 mph (32.2 km/h)Travel speed
1,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
360 lb-ft (488 Nm)Maximum torque
8.4 ft (2.56 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

130 hp (97 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

High

33,960 lb (15.4 t)
Low 9,237 lb (4.19 t)Typical 21,299 lb (9.66 t)High 59,194 lb (26.9 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Capacity at Full Forward Reach

Above average

3,499 lb (1.59 t)
Low 661 lb (0.3 t)Typical 2,841 lb (1.29 t)High 11,993 lb (5.44 t)

Capacity at Full Forward Reach is above the typical figure.

Capacity at Full Lift Height

Low

5,000 lb (2.27 t)
Low 1,653 lb (0.75 t)Typical 6,698 lb (3.04 t)High 19,842 lb (9 t)

Capacity at Full Lift Height is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

20 mph (32.2 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 18.4 mph (29.6 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Average

360 lb-ft (488 Nm)
Low 88.5 lb-ft (120 Nm)Typical 343 lb-ft (464 Nm)High 594 lb-ft (805 Nm)

Maximum torque is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length20.1 ft (6.12 m)
Transport width8.4 ft (2.56 m)
Transport height8.33 ft (2.54 m)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Weight33,960 lb (15.4 t)
Nominal Load at COG11,993 lb (5.44 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height5,000 lb (2.27 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach3,499 lb (1.59 t)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Side DisplacementNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Inclination CorrectionNO
StVZO EquipmentNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer JLG
Model 1255 telehandler forklift
Category Telehandler
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power130 hp (97 kW)
Maximum torque360 lb-ft (488 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,500 rpm
Travel speed20 mph (32.2 km/h)

Dimensions

Capacity at Full Forward Reach3,499 lb (1.59 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height5,000 lb (2.27 t)
Lifting Height55 ft (16.8 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal42 ft (12.8 m)
Transport height8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Transport length20.1 ft (6.12 m)
Transport width8.4 ft (2.56 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight33,960 lb (15.4 t)
Nominal Load at COG11,993 lb (5.44 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1 US gal (3.8 L)
Emission levelTier 4 Final
Engine manufacturerCummins
Engine typeQSF3.8L
Number of cylinders4.0
Side DisplacementNo

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres400/75-28

Features

Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Inclination CorrectionNo
StVZO EquipmentNo