8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 23, 2006

JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission file number: 1-12123

PENNSYLVANIA	25-1199382
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1 JLG Drive, McConnellsburg, PA	17233-9533
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(7l7) 485-5161

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-4(c))

Section 8 — Other Events

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On February 23, 2006, the Company issued a press release announcing a two-for-one stock split of its common stock. The stock split shares will be distributed on March 27, 2006 to shareholders of record on March 13, 2006. A copy of this press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is hereby incorporated by reference.

The shares of common stock, $0.20 par value per share are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, is being furnished pursuant to Item 8.01 (Other Events) and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section. Furthermore, the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the exhibit, shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into the filings of JLG Industries, Inc. under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Section 9 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits

               Exhibit 99.1 Press release of JLG Industries, Inc. issued on February 23, 2006.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

	JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. (Registrant)
Date: February 24, 2006	/s/ James H. Woodward, Jr.
	James H. Woodward, Jr. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release of JLG Industries, Inc. issued on February 23, 2006.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

	Press Release
	FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JLG Industries, Inc.	Contact: Greg Fries
1 JLG Drive	Manager — Investor Relations & Analysis
McConnellsburg, PA 17233-9533	(240) 313-1817, ir@jlg.com
Telephone (717) 485-5161
Fax (717) 485-6417
www.jlg.com

JLG INCREASES DIVIDEND; SPLITS STOCK 2-FOR-1

     McConnellsburg, PA, February 23, 2006 – The Board of Directors of JLG Industries, Inc. (NYSE: JLG) today increased the quarterly dividend rate to $.01 per common share and announced a two-for-one stock split. The cash dividend is payable on March 20, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 6, 2006. The stock split shares will be distributed on March 27, 2006 to shareholders of record on March 13, 2006. On a pro-forma post-split basis, the quarterly dividend rate will be $0.005 cents per common share.

     “As JLG continues to grow and deliver improved results, today’s announcement reflects the Board’s confidence in our ability to execute our strategic plan,” stated Bill Lasky, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to the relentless pursuit of quality and process excellence as we continue to remain focused on our core products and services and to leverage our position as the world’s leading producer of access equipment.”

About JLG

     JLG Industries, Inc. is the world’s leading producer of access equipment (aerial work platforms and telehandlers). The Company’s diverse product portfolio encompasses leading brands such as JLG^® aerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrak^®, Lull^® and Gradall telehandlers; and an array of complementary accessories that increase the versatility and efficiency of these products for end users. JLG markets its products and services through a multi-channel approach that includes a highly trained sales force and utilizes a broad range of marketing techniques, integrated supply programs and a network of distributors in the industrial, commercial, institutional and construction markets. In addition, JLG offers world-class after-sales service and support for its customers. JLG’s manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Belgium, and France, with sales and service operations on six continents.

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