The Concept 2000 machine offers a vertical height of 45 ft. The lift is expected to be ready for commercial use in three to four years, and JLG may apply this technology to other JLG products in addition to the Model 45electric boom lift. The new JLG Concept 2000 is a series-type hybrid. The fuel cell functions as a battery charger while the batteries supply energy to the motors. Amperage is determined by the size of the cell.
Voltage is determined by the number of cells in the fuel stack.
A fuel cell can last up to 20,000 hours. For normal use, JLG expects the lift to operate indefinitely without a traditional battery recharger. JLG Industries, Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer, distributor and international marketer of mobile aerial work platforms. Sales are made principally to distributors and rental companies, which rent and sell the Company's products to a diverse customer base, which includes users in the industrial, commercial, institutional and construction markets. Headquartered in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, JLG has two additional manufacturing facilities in Bedford, Pennsylvania and sales and service locations in Europe and Australia.