JLG 6042 Telehandler

Category: Telehandlers ➔
Manufacturer: JLG ➔
Model: 6042 ➔

The JLG 6042 is a telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and placement in construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. It features a telescopic boom for extended reach and improved load positioning compared with standard forklifts. The 6042 model is typically used to move palletized materials, building supplies, and other heavy loads on rough terrain or uneven job sites. As part of JLG's telehandler lineup, it is built for versatility, operator visibility, and jobsite productivity. Common search terms include JLG 6042 telehandler, JLG 6042 specs, JLG 6042 lift capacity, and JLG 6042 boom reach.

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Axles

Front	High Bias Limited Slip
Rear	Oscillating

Brakes

Brakes Type

Wet Multi-Disc

Capacities

Fuel Tank

35 gal (132 l)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	16 in (40 cm)
Overall Height	9 ft (3 m)
Overall length	20 ft (6 m)
Wheelbase	10 ft (3 m)
Width	8 ft (3 m)

Engine

Engine Model	QSF3.8L Tier 4 Final
Gross Power	74 hp (55 kw)
Power Measured @	1400 rpm

Lift System

Load Center	2 ft (1 m)
Max Lift Capacity	6,000 lbs (2,722 kg)
Max Lift Height	41 ft (13 m)
Max Load at Max Height	6,000 lbs (2,722 kg)
Max Load at Max Reach	1,400 lbs (635 kg)

Operating Specifications

Drawbar Pull	22,000 lbs (9,979 kg)
Tire Size	370/75-28

Performance

Maximum Lift	14.3 seconds
Maximum Lower	10.5 seconds
Maximum Telescope In	17.2 seconds
Maximum Telescope Out	17 seconds
Maximum Travel	19 mph (31 kph)

Transmission

Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Powershift

Weights

Operating weight

25,100 lbs (11,385 kg)

JLG 6042s currently for sale

A 2016 JLG 6042 From Brookside Equipment Sales for $32,950.00 USD

A 2015 JLG 6042 From Team Boone for $29,000.00 USD

A JLG 6042 From Rebel Auction Co., Inc. for Auction Pricing

A 2017 JLG 6042 From Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc for Auction Pricing

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