JLG 742 telehandler forklift Specs (2019-2026)

The JLG 742 telehandler forklift (2019-2026) is characterised by low engine power at 73.8 hp (55 kW) and typical weight at 21,473 lb (9.74 t). Another useful figure is capacity at full forward reach at 992 lb (0.45 t).
Specification profile

Telehandler • 2019-2026

Weight: 21,473 lb (9.74 t)Engine power: 73.8 hp (55 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 992 lb (0.45 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 5,997 lb (2.72 t)
21,473 lb (9.74 t)Weight
73.8 hp (55 kW)Engine power
992 lb (0.45 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
5,997 lb (2.72 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
18 mph (29 km/h)Travel speed
2,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
295 lb-ft (400 Nm)Maximum torque
8.07 ft (2.46 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

73.8 hp (55 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Average

21,473 lb (9.74 t)
Low 9,237 lb (4.19 t)Typical 21,299 lb (9.66 t)High 59,194 lb (26.9 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Capacity at Full Forward Reach

Low

992 lb (0.45 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 well below the typical figure.

Capacity at Full Lift Height

Below average

5,997 lb (2.72 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 below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

18 mph (29 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 close to the typical figure.

Maximum torque

Below average

295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
Low 88.5 lb-ft (120 Nm)Typical 343 lb-ft (464 Nm)High 594 lb-ft (805 Nm)

Maximum torque is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.9 ft (5.76 m)
Transport width8.07 ft (2.46 m)
Transport height7.55 ft (2.3 m)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Weight21,473 lb (9.74 t)
Nominal Load at COG7,011 lb (3.18 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height5,997 lb (2.72 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach992 lb (0.45 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 742 telehandler forklift
Category Telehandler
Model year / production 2019-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power73.8 hp (55 kW)
Maximum torque295 lb-ft (400 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,500 rpm
Travel speed18 mph (29 km/h)

Dimensions

Capacity at Full Forward Reach992 lb (0.45 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height5,997 lb (2.72 t)
Lifting Height42 ft (12.8 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal29.1 ft (8.86 m)
Transport height7.55 ft (2.3 m)
Transport length18.9 ft (5.76 m)
Transport width8.07 ft (2.46 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight21,473 lb (9.74 t)
Nominal Load at COG7,011 lb (3.18 t)

Engine & drivetrain

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

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres370/75-28

Features

Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Inclination CorrectionNo
StVZO EquipmentNo