JLG Industries has updated its line of rotating telehandlers and announced the new R13100 model.
Developed to tackle demanding job site challenges, the refreshed lineup delivers both horizontal and vertical lift-and-place capabilities for greater productivity, enhanced operator confidence and advanced technology.
“JLG’s rotating telehandler line is built for today’s challenging job sites, where space is limited, loads are heavy and productivity is paramount,” said Catherine Lee, Product Manager for telehandlers at JLG.
“With the addition of the new R13100 model, enhanced operator-focused features and standard ClearSky Smart Fleet connectivity, this line offers our customers the versatility, power and confidence they need to get the job done efficiently and safely.”
The new R13100
The new R13100 replaces the R11100 in JLG’s rotating telehandler lineup. The machine features a 5,987-kg capacity and a 29.5-metre maximum lift height.
Alongside the R1370 and R1385 models, the R13100 shares a nearly identical base configuration, providing contractors with a consistent, reliable solution across the line.
Powered by diesel engines, the R1370 features 134 hp, while the R1385 and R13100 models deliver 168-hp. All three models are equipped with a 2-speed, stop-to-shift hydrostatic transmission, helping deliver a smoother ride over uneven terrain.
Telehandler upgrades
The updated rotating telehandler line introduces several enhancements designed to meet evolving job site demands.
All models now include JLG’s ClearSky Smart Fleet, an advanced two-way fleet management and communication platform.
JLG has also introduced a redesigned counterweight with integrated lights for visibility and job site awareness.
In the cab, a new integrated remote-control mount and optimized joystick controls provide operator comfort and efficiency.
The rotating telehandlers are also now compatible with the Woodcracker CS750 smart grip saw attachment, enabling tree felling capabilities.
Every model in the JLG rotating telehandler family comes standard with three key safety and control technologies:
- Automatic Attachment Recognition: Identifies the attachment and displays the appropriate load chart to the operator.
- Load Management Information System (LMIS): Supports operation outside of load chart boundaries.
- Load Stability Indication (LSI): Provides visual and audible alerts when approaching forward stability limits.
With 360-degree rotation, a wide range of attachments, optional hydraulic couplers and continuous auxiliary hydraulics, JLG rotating telehandlers deliver efficient flexibility. The machines can act as a mobile elevating work platform, a crane alternative or a high-capacity material handler, often replacing multiple machines on-site. The addition of remote boom control, which comes standard on all JLG models, further enhances visibility and control when operating outside the cab.
Operator comfort
The redesigned cab improves both functionality and comfort, featuring dual joystick proportional controls, integrated boom-mounted and reversing cameras and an enclosed climate-controlled environment. Operators can also take advantage of the VDC controller to adjust speed, rpm and steering modes for specific job requirements.
“Congested job sites present fierce challenges — navigating tight spaces, lifting heavy loads and reaching extreme heights. That’s where JLG rotating telehandlers provide a distinct advantage,” Lee said. “From manoeuvring in crowded environments to lifting and loading in any direction, these machines truly revolutionize productivity on modern work sites. Whatever the project demands, this powerful lineup is built to meet the challenge.”
