DEFA14A

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): October 16, 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	(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)	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)

þ 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))

TABLE OF CONTENTS

EX-99.1

EX-99.2

Item 8.01 Other Events.

     On October 15, 2006, JLG Industries, Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (the “Company”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger among the Company, Oshkosh Truck Corporation, a Wisconsin corporation, and a newly formed subsidiary of Oshkosh, Steel Acquisition Corporation, a Pennsylvania corporation.

     On October 16, 2006, the Company’s Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, William Lasky, gave a webcast address discussing the merger. The text of the slides used during the address is furnished as Exhibit 99.1, attached hereto. On October 16, 2006, the Company also posted a document with questions and answers about the merger on the Company intranet. The text of the document is furnished as Exhibit 99.2, attached hereto.

     Additional Information and Where to Find It

     A shareholders’ meeting will be announced soon to obtain shareholder approval for the Merger. The Company intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a proxy statement and other relevant materials in connection with such shareholder meeting. This proxy statement will be mailed to the Company’s shareholders. THE COMPANY’S SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGER AND THE COMPANY. Investors and shareholders may obtain free copies of these materials (when they are available) and other documents filed with the SEC at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Free copies of the proxy statement, when it becomes available, and JLG Industries’ other filings with the SEC may also be obtained from JLG Industries. Free copies of JLG Industries’ filings may be obtained by directing a request to JLG Industries, Inc., 13224 Fountainhead Plaza, Hagerstown, Maryland 21742-2678, Attention: Investor Relations.

     Oshkosh Truck, JLG Industries and their respective directors, executive officers and other members of their management and employees may be deemed to be soliciting proxies from JLG Industries’ shareholders in favor of the proposed acquisition. Information regarding Oshkosh Truck’s directors and executive officers is available in Oshkosh Truck’s proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on December 20, 2005. Information regarding JLG Industries’ directors and executive officers is available in JLG Industries’ proxy statement for its 2006 annual meeting of shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on October 2, 2006. Additional information regarding the interests of such potential participants will be included in the proxy statement and the other relevant documents filed with the SEC when they become available.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (c) Exhibits

Item 99.1	Slide presentation.
Item 99.2	Team Member Questions and Answers.

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: October 16, 2006	/s/	James H. Woodward, Jr.
		James H. Woodward, Jr.
		Executive Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit No.

Item 99.1	Slide presentation, dated October 16, 2006.
Item 99.2	Team Member Questions and Answers, dated October 16, 2006.

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Chairman's Address Bill Lasky Chairman of the Board, President and CEO October 16, 2006

Purpose of Today's Meeting Strategic announcement Good for JLG, shareholders and Team Members Supports long-term growth Global launch of communication plan Kick-off of activities

What's Happened? Approached by a credible buyer Investment in due diligence Industrial logic and leverage Financially capable Compatible cultures Board of Directors Independent Due consideration Unanimous management support

Oshkosh Truck Corporation

Agenda Who is Oshkosh Truck Corporation? Elements of the Deal Why It Makes Sense for JLG Communication - Next Steps Q&A

Oshkosh Truck Corporation Founded 1917 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin Publicly traded; NYSE: OSK Website: www.oshkoshtruckcorporation.com FY2006 Revenues of an estimated $3.4 billion 9400 team members 11 U.S. States 7 Countries Three primary business segments: Defense Fire and Emergency Commercial - Refuse and Concrete

Oshkosh Truck Corporation

Elements of the Deal All cash transaction valued at $3.2 billion, or $28.00 per share of JLG stock Acquisition of JLG brand, sales, service, distribution and facilities Post closing the combined company will have: Consolidated revenues of $6.0 billion Over 13,000 team members Sales on 6 continents Full Transition to Oshkosh: anticipated year-end 2006 or early 2007 JLG will be largest of four business segments

Record of Successful Acquisitions 1996 - Pierce Manufacturing Inc. 1997 - Nova Quintech 1998 - McNeilus Companies Inc. 1999 - Kewaunee Fabrications LLC 1999 - Viking Truck & Equipment 2000 - Medtec Ambulance Corporation 2001 - TEMCO 2001 - Geesink Norba Group 2004 - Jerr-Dan Corporation 2004 - BAI Companies 2005 - CON-E-CO 2005 - London Machinery, Inc. 2006 - AK Specialty Vehicles 2006 - IMT Oshkosh Truck Corporation has a demonstrated talent and a proven history of completing strategic acquisitions, then driving growth. Since 1996, 14 acquisitions have become completed. IMT

Why it makes sense JLG is an exceptional, complementary capital goods company Leading market positions with significant brand equity Offers exceptional growth and solid financial returns Technology sharing opportunities with other Oshkosh businesses Established service operations footprint Exceptional manufacturing capabilities; "lean" mindset fits well with Oshkosh Truck's philosophy

Why it Makes Sense Same culture, same values, same strategies Increases JLG's: Purchasing power Team member growth and opportunities Enhances JLG's future Customers, Community, Team Members and Shareholders

This is a Great Opportunity!!! "This transaction is a good fit for JLG. For the JLG team..this offers additional growth opportunities. For our customers, JLG will become an even stronger partner." - - Bill Lasky - Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer, JLG Industries, Inc. "We are pleased to be bringing a solid company like JLG into Oshkosh Truck. Their product leadership and innovative culture will be a great fit with our approach" - - Robert Bohn - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Oshkosh Truck Corporation

Communications - Day 1 Summary

Communication- Next Steps Dissemination of Information (7:00 a.m.) Email from C. Walter/HR: Communication Plan, Process and Elements FAQs and Sequence of Events Postings External Letters Accountable: Directors Managers Employees Roll-out meetings to begin 7:30 a.m. Oshkoshquestions@jlg.com (~October 16, 2006) Special Edition - "Global Update" (November 2006) Proxy statement for special shareholders meeting

A shareholders meeting will be announced soon to obtain shareholder approval for the Merger. The Company intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission a proxy statement and other relevant materials in connection with the Merger. The proxy statement will be mailed to the Company's shareholders. THE COMPANY'S SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATERIALS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE MERGER AND THE COMPANY. Investors and shareholders may obtain free copies of these materials (when they are available) and other documents filed with the SEC at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. A free copy of the proxy statement when it becomes available may also be obtained from the Company, at 1 JLG Drive, McConnellsburg, PA, 17233-9533. The Company and its officers and directors may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the Company's shareholders with respect to the Merger. Investors and shareholders may obtain more detailed information regarding the direct and indirect interests of the Company and its respective executive officers and directors in the proposed Merger by reading the proxy statement, which will be filed with the SEC.

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

TEAM MEMBER QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1.	What has happened?
	In early August, JLG was approached by Oshkosh Truck Corporation, Following appropriate and careful analysis and deliberation, a decision was made that it was in the best interest of JLG, its shareholders, Team Members and local communities to seek to negotiate a transaction with Oshkosh. Over the past few weeks JLG and Oshkosh, with the assistance of their respective financial and legal advisors, negotiated the terms of the acquisition and arrived at an agreement. The agreement was approved unanimously by the boards of directors of both JLG and Oshkosh over the October 14th and 15th weekend and was executed on Sunday, October 15.
	Today, we are publicly announcing only that we have reached an agreement with Oshkosh. As of today, Oshkosh does not own JLG and the companies will remain independent until the transaction closes, which is anticipated to be in late 2006 or early 2007.
2.	What does this mean?
	Until the transaction closes, it means business as usual for both companies. There are some specific exceptions at the corporate level – such as entering into or modifying material agreements, making unbudgeted expenditures, and disposing of assets. But generally JLG will continue to operate as it always has with Team Members reporting to work, suppliers making their deliveries and the Company continuing to design, manufacture and market AWP’s and telehandlers for our customers and dealers around the world.
	When the transaction closes, which is anticipated to be in late 2006 or early 2007, Oshkosh will assume ownership of JLG.
3.	Who is Oshkosh?
	Similar to JLG, Oshkosh is a capital goods company and is a leading global specialty truck manufacturer. They design, manufacture and market a broad range of commercial, fire and emergency and military trucks and truck bodies. Oshkosh has estimated annual sales of $3.4 billion, over 9,400 employees worldwide and over 5 million square feet of manufacturing space in 11 U.S. states, Mexico, The Netherlands, Canada, the U.K., Sweden and Italy.
	Oshkosh is headquartered in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and its shares trade on the NYSE under the symbol “OSK.”
4.	What are Oshkosh’s acquisition principles?
	In evaluating acquisition opportunities, Oshkosh identifies companies with #1 or #2 market positions, strong brands and a history of financial returns. They seek to retain corporate cultures and brands and view integration as a collaborative, team process. Oshkosh buys companies with the intention of growing them and treats acquired companies and their employees with dignity and respect. As a matter of fact, Oshkosh has completed 14 acquisitions since 1996 and in 13 of those acquisitions, employment levels have actually increased.

5.	Why is this good for JLG?
	The acquisition is good for JLG for a variety of reasons. First, when combined with Oshkosh, JLG will become the fourth and largest business segment of an even larger publicly traded company with approximately $6 billion in revenues. This increased size should provide greater stability and increased financial strength over the long term. Second, our Team Members will benefit from the opportunities associated with being part of a larger, more diverse organization. Third, JLG and Oshkosh are highly complementary, with little overlap in customers and no overlap in product offerings. Accordingly, Oshkosh has no plans at this time to make any significant changes to its combined manufacturing asset base or workforce. Finally, while the companies’ customers and products are complementary, from a corporate culture and values standpoint, JLG and Oshkosh are very similar. Both companies are market leaders in their respective fields and are the preferred vendor of their customers. Accordingly, we both compete aggressively, applying best business practices and maintaining a high standard of corporate ethics. Both JLG and Oshkosh respect and value their Team Members as the foundation of their success.
6.	How will this acquisition affect JLG employees?
	Oshkosh has no plans at this time to make any significant changes to the combined workforce. Overall, Team Members will benefit from the opportunities associated with being part of a larger, more diverse organization. JLG was selected because of our reputation and record as a successful organization, which is due primarily to the great work done by the JLG Team. The Oshkosh organization has no experience with aerial work platform or telehandler products so the skills of the current workforce are important to the successful integration.
7.	What is Oshkosh’s rationale for acquiring JLG?
	In Oshkosh’s view, JLG....

• is an exceptional, complementary capital goods company,

• is well-run and conservatively managed,

• boasts leading market positions with significant brand equity,

• offers exceptional growth opportunities and solid financial returns,

• provides increased leverage in procurement, manufacturing and distribution,

• has technology sharing opportunities with other Oshkosh businesses,

• possesses exceptional manufacturing capabilities and a “lean” mindset that fits well the Oshkosh’s philosophy.

In addition, Oshkosh realizes that it is the people of JLG that have made all of the above happen and who will continue to support the organization’s growth going forward.