Quick take
The first decision in forklifts telehandlers is whether the job calls for a complete lifting machine or a replacement component. Three choices here are used telehandlers, while the 70020769 Handle Assembly is a new part intended for a G5-18A model JLG rough terrain forklift. That distinction matters more than the wide range of listed prices.
For a full machine, separate the choices by stated load-capacity range, recorded hours, machine year, and operating details such as foam-filled tires or auxiliary hydraulics. The Skytrak is the lowest-listed complete telehandler, the JCB 510-56 carries the highest stated capacity range, and the JCB 506-36 combines a 2019 model year with the lower hours figure of the two JCB machines.
Listed price comparison
| Listed item | Listed price | Price position |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Skytrak 6042 42' 6,000 lbs Telescopic Reach Forklift Telehandler bidadoo | USD 25,500.00 | |
| 2017 JCB 510-56 4WD Telehandler Reach Forklift Diesel | USD 41,500.00 | |
| 2019 JCB 506-36 DIESEL 4X4 36' LIFT 6000 LB CAPACITY TELESCOPIC TELEHANDLER JLG | USD 42,985.00 | |
| 70020769 Handle Assembly for G5-18A Model JLG Telehandler Rough Terrain Forklift | USD 100.00 |
Decision matrix
- Need the lowest listed price on a complete telehandler: Start with the 2016 Skytrak 6042, while accounting for its stated administrative and handling fee.
- Need the highest stated capacity range: The 2017 JCB 510-56 is listed at 9,001-10,000 lb capacity.
- Prioritize the lower recorded-hours figure between the JCB machines: The 2019 JCB 506-36 shows 2,761 hours, compared with 4,079 hours for the 2017 JCB 510-56.
- Replacing a handle rather than acquiring equipment: Choose the 70020769 Handle Assembly only for the G5-18A model application named in its title.
Product notes
Skytrak 6042
The 2016 Skytrak 6042 is the full-machine choice at USD 25,500.00. It is identified as a used telehandler, and its foam-filled tire specification adds a clearly stated configuration detail beyond the 42-foot, 6,000-lb wording in the title. Pick the Skytrak when that stated configuration fits the task and a 2016 machine is the right fit for the operation. The key limitation is the separate $449 administrative and handling fee, which should be included when comparing its overall listed cost. Among the complete telehandlers here, it carries the lowest listed price.
JCB 510-56
The 2017 JCB 510-56 is the capacity-focused full-machine route at USD 41,500.00. Its listed 9,001-10,000 lb load-capacity range sets it apart from the other complete telehandlers, and it is also described as a diesel telehandler. Choose this JCB when that larger stated capacity range is central to the work. Recorded hours are 4,079, a meaningful point to weigh against the 2019 JCB 506-36. Its limitation is stated directly in the description: the machine is sold as is with no warranty.
JCB 506-36
At USD 42,985.00, the 2019 JCB 506-36 brings together a stated 36-foot lift height, 5,001-6,000 lb load-capacity range, and 2,761 hours. Its description also names a 24-foot horizontal reach, auxiliary hydraulics, foam-filled tires, a four-speed transmission, and three steering modes. This is the logical JCB choice when those operating details and the lower recorded-hours figure are more important than moving into the 9,001-10,000 lb capacity range. The trade-off is its lower listed capacity range compared with the JCB 510-56.
70020769 Handle Assembly
The 70020769 Handle Assembly is a component purchase rather than a telehandler, listed at USD 100.00. Choose it for the G5-18A model JLG rough terrain forklift application named in the title, particularly when the OE/OEM part number 70020769 matches the required handle assembly. It is listed as new and includes a two-year manufacturer warranty. Its limitation is straightforward: this is a handle assembly, not a complete lifting machine, so it belongs in a repair-oriented decision rather than a telehandler acquisition comparison.
Final recommendation by use case
Choose the Skytrak 6042 for the lowest-listed complete-machine route, provided the stated fee fits the cost plan. Choose the JCB 510-56 when higher stated load capacity is the primary requirement. Choose the JCB 506-36 when the 2019 model year and its described hydraulic, tire, transmission, and steering details fit the intended work. Choose the 70020769 Handle Assembly when the need is specifically a replacement handle component for the named G5-18A application.
