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2002-2021
18,550 kg Operating weight
445/500710 Tire size
22.86 mm Max horizontal reach
38.4 m Max working height
55.33 kw Gross power
227 kg Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

A high-reach diesel boom lift built for extreme access jobs, the JLG 1200 delivers a 38.4 m maximum working height with long horizontal outreach and full 360° continuous swing. Powered by a Deutz TCD 2.9 L4 engine producing 55.33 kW, it is designed for large construction sites, steel erection, industrial maintenance, and infrastructure projects where height, reach, and stability are critical.

Max working height 38.4 m

Max horizontal reach 22.86 m

Platform capacity 227 kg (unrestricted)

Engine power 55.33 kW (Deutz TCD 2.9 L4 diesel)

Engine power 55.33 kW (Deutz TCD 2.9 L4 diesel)

Platform rotation 180°

Operating weight 18,550 kg

Operating weight 18,550 kg

Makana rating

Owner rating

| 3

Market average

AED 514,000

Starting from

AED 289,740

JLG 1200 Technical specifications

General

Engine model

Deutz TCD2.9L4

Operating weight

18,550 kg

Fuel type

Diesel

Gradeability

24 º

Tire size

445/500710

Operating voltage

12

Turning radius

5.89 m

Max horizontal reach

22.86 mm

Wheelbase

3.81 m

Max working height

38.4 m

Platform rotation

180 degrees

Engine

Gross power

55.33 kw

Dimensions

Ground clearance

30 m

Stowed height

3.05 mm

Axle Oscillation

0.3 m

Overall Length

12.09 m

Overall Width

2.49 m

Service refill capacities

Fuel cap

117.35 liter

Hydraulic fluid cap

208.2 liter

Operating specifications

Swing

360 degrees

Swing type

Continuous

Tire Type

Foam-Filled

Performance

Platform Capacity - Unrestricted

227 kg

Drive Speed - Platform Lowered

5.23 kph

Platform

Platform Dimension A

2.44 m

Platform Dimension B

0.91 m

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JLG 1200 expert review

Reviewed by Zafer R. on February 8, 2026

Overview

The JLG 1200 (2002–2021) is a high-reach diesel boom lift built for large construction and industrial access work. It offers a 38.4 m maximum working height, long horizontal reach, and a stable heavy-duty chassis.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros: Exceptional height, long outreach, strong stability.

Cons: Large size, higher transport and operating costs.

Performance & Efficiency

The 55.33 kW Deutz engine provides smooth and reliable power for lift and swing functions, while a 5.23 km/h stowed drive speed supports efficient site movement.

In Comparison

JLG 860: Smaller reach and easier transport.
JLG 1250: Greater reach and newer platform.
JLG 1200: Balanced, proven high-reach performer.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the JLG 1200 is a dependable high-reach boom lift in the AED 289,740–514,000 range.

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JLG 1200 owner rating

JLG 1200 Boom lifts [2002-2021]

2002-2021

Overall rating

Based on 3 ratings

4.3
performance

4.7

comfort

4.3

fuel efficiency

4.3

safety

4.7

features

4.7

5 stars

33 %

4 stars

67 %

3 stars

0 %

2 stars

0 %

1 stars

0 %

Pros
Massive reach and stability for high-elevation work.
Cons
Transport and setup costs are significant.
performance

4.0

comfort

5.0

fuel efficiency

5.0

safety

5.0

features

4.0

Valuation

Last 12 month
2015

JLG 1200 similar models

Highlight differences
JLG 1200SJP
JLG 1250AJP
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General
Engine model Deutz TCD2.9L4
Engine model BF4M 2011
Engine model Deutz D2.9L4
Operating weight 18,550 kg
Operating weight 19,958 kg
Operating weight 16,710 kg
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel type Diesel
Fuel type Diesel
Gradeability 24 º
Gradeability 45 º
Gradeability 24 º
Tire size 445/500710
Tire size 445/50D710
Tire size 15-625
Operating voltage 12
Operating voltage 12 V
Operating voltage 12
Turning radius 5.89 m
Turning radius 6.89 m
Turning radius 6.02 m
Max horizontal reach 22.86 mm
Max horizontal reach 19,260 mm
Max horizontal reach 22,860 mm
Wheelbase 3.81 m
Wheelbase 3.81 m
Wheelbase 3.05 m
Max working height 38.4 m
Max working height 38.1 m
Max working height 28.21 m
Platform rotation 180 degrees
Platform rotation 180 º
Platform rotation 180 degrees
Years 2002-2021
Years 2004-2025
Years 2002-2020
Market Average AED 514,000
Market Average AED 170,000
Market Average AED 697,860
Price AED 289,740
Price AED 125,000
Price AED 153,470
Engine
Gross power 55.33 kw
Gross power 65.03 kw
Gross power 49.96 kw
Dimensions
Ground clearance 30 m
Ground clearance 30.23 cm
Ground clearance 0.28 m
Stowed height 3.05 mm
Stowed height 3.08 m
Stowed height 3.05 mm
Axle Oscillation 0.3 m
Axle Oscillation 0.24 m
Axle Oscillation 0.2 m
Overall Length 12.09 m
Overall Length 9.55 m
Overall Length 12.19 m
Overall Width 2.49 m
Overall Width 2.5 m
Overall Width 2.49 m
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 117.35 liter
Fuel cap 117.34 liter
Fuel cap 117.35 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 208.2 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 208.18 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 181.7 liter
Operating specifications
Swing 360 degrees
Swing 360 º
Swing 360 degrees
Swing type Continuous
Swing type Continuous
Swing type Continuous
Tire Type Foam-Filled
Tire Type Foam/Lug Tread
Tire Type Foam-Filled
Performance
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 454 kg
Platform Capacity - Unrestricted 227 kg
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 5.23 kph
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 5.31 kph
Drive Speed - Platform Lowered 5.6 kph
Platform
Platform Dimension A 2.44 m
Platform Dimension A 0.91 m
Platform Dimension A 2.44 m
Platform Dimension B 0.91 m
Platform Dimension B 2.44 m
Platform Dimension B 0.91 m

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