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JLG 1055 Telehandler
Inspection Guide

A workhorse 10k-class telehandler. Boom wear, cylinder drift, forks, and the tilt/level system are the inspection points.

The JLG 1055 is a common high-capacity telehandler on commercial sites. The boom and cylinders carry the value, and the forks and stability systems are the safety checks.

Known problem areas — what we check
Costly Safety Common Verify
Boom wear pads & slop Costly

Worn pads let the boom sections move.

CHECK Extend and check for play; inspect pads.

Cylinders drift & leaks Costly

Lift/extend/tilt cylinders drift and leak.

CHECK Hold a load and check for drift.

Forks & carriage Safety

Forks and carriage wear.

CHECK Caliper the fork heels and inspect carriage.

Frame tilt / level system Common

Frame leveling keeps the machine stable on grade.

CHECK Test frame tilt and leveling.

Transmission & axles Common

Driveline wears with use.

CHECK Road test the transmission and inspect axles.

Model-specific focus points
  • Check boom pads and slop
  • Hold a load for drift
  • Caliper the forks
  • Test frame leveling
  • Road test driveline
Tools for this inspection

Fork caliper and fork wear gauge · Hydraulic pressure test gauge · Boom wear-pad measurement / feeler tools · LMI / load-chart test reference · Digital multimeter · Tape measure and calipers · Inspection light and mirror · Camera for documentation …
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