JLG MMV telehandler

The US Navy has ordered 197 telehandlers valued at USD24.7 million from Oshkosh Corp subsidiary JLG Industries Inc.

Oshkosh CEO Robert G Bohn says the company supports US military efforts through its "industry-leading" brands.

"This contract for additional JLG Millenia Military Vehicle (MMV) telehandlers will provide the US Navy Seabees Construction Battalion with essential equipment to perform their duties with greater safety, performance and comfort," he says.

The MMV has a maximum load capacity of 11,000lbs (4,990kg) and a load indicator to inform the operator of the capacity limit. It can operate in climates ranging from -25 degrees to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. It has three steering modes and a 110-hp Cummins engine. It can be attached to various fork configurations, a utility bucket and fork-rollers.

Since 2001, over 800 MMVs have been deployed to the US Marine Corps and Navy. The MMV has also been used in relief efforts after the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004 and Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

The order for the telehandler was awarded by the Defense Supply Centre of Philadelphia.