Quick verdict
If you're restoring a JLG telehandler, the decal kit you need depends on the exact model you're working on. The two kits here are both new aftermarket JLG telehandler decal packages made in the United States, and both use 3M vinyl rated for 8 years outdoors. But they are not interchangeable: the 8042 kit is built for the JLG 8042 SkyTrak and the 6042 kit is built for the JLG 6042 SkyTrak. The 8042 kit lists for USD 290.65 and the 6042 kit lists for USD 281.15, a listed price spread of USD 9.50. Match the kit to the machine model and you'll be buying the right set; pick the wrong model and you'll be getting decals that don't fit the telehandler you own.
At a glance
| Decal Kit | Listed Price | Price Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Fits JLG 8042 Decal Kit Telehandler - 8 YEAR OUTDOOR - 3M VINYL | USD 290.65 | |
| Fits JLG 6042 Decal Kit Telehandler - 8 YEAR OUTDOOR - 3M VINYL | USD 281.15 |
Where each product wins
The JLG 8042 decal kit wins when your telehandler is the 8042 SkyTrak, because it is the only one of the two that's built for that model. The JLG 6042 decal kit wins when your machine is the 6042 SkyTrak, because it is the only one that matches that model. Beyond model fit, both kits share the same construction story: new aftermarket parts, made in the United States, with the same 8-year outdoor 3M vinyl rating. The real differentiator is model compatibility, not material quality or build quality.
Product notes
JLG 8042 Decal Kit
Choose this kit when the telehandler you're outfitting is a JLG 8042 SkyTrak. The decal set is designed around the 8042 model, so it's the matching option for that machine. The clear limitation is model fit: this kit is not intended for a JLG 6042 SkyTrak, which uses its own decal set. If you own an 8042, this is the relevant kit to pair with your restoration work.
JLG 6042 Decal Kit
This kit is the right pick for a JLG 6042 SkyTrak telehandler. It's a model-specific set that lines up with the 6042 layout, making it the direct match for that machine. Its limitation is the same in reverse: it is not made for an 8042 SkyTrak, so an 8042 owner would need to choose the 8042 kit instead. For a 6042 owner, this is the kit to go with.
Final choice by use case
Choose the JLG 8042 decal kit for an 8042 SkyTrak and the JLG 6042 decal kit for a 6042 SkyTrak. If your fleet includes both models, you'll need both kits, since each one is intended for its own specific telehandler model.
