JLG H340AJ Hybrid Articulating Boom Lift – Optimized Product Page Content

🔹 Product Overview
The JLG H340AJ Hybrid Articulating Boom Lift is an innovative aerial work platform that delivers the performance and terrainability of a diesel machine with the efficiency and low-emission benefits of electric power.1 The “H” denotes its Hybrid Bi-Energy system, which utilizes four independent electric-drive motors powered by a battery bank, which is then charged by a small, efficient Tier 4 Final diesel-powered generator.2 This versatile articulated boom (J-Boom) is designed to excel in both rough terrain outdoor construction and sensitive, low-emission indoor/urban environments, offering exceptional flexibility, reduced fuel use, and lower noise levels.
🔹 Key Specifications & Capabilities
| Detail |
US Imperial |
Metric |
| Max Working Height |
39 ft 9 in |
12.33 m |
| Max Horizontal Outreach |
19 ft 11 in |
6.06 m |
| Up and Over Clearance |
17 ft |
5.17 m |
| Platform Capacity |
500 lb |
227 kg |
| Articulating Jib |
4 ft |
1.22 m |
| Drive System |
Hybrid (Diesel Generator/Electric AC Drive) |
Hybrid (Diesel Generator/Electric AC Drive) |
| Gradeability (4WD) |
45 % |
45 % |
| Machine Model |
H340AJ |
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🔹 Key Features & Benefits
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✅ Hybrid Bi-Energy System: Operates on eight 12V AGM batteries, which are charged by an efficient Kubota diesel generator.4 This allows for low-emission, quiet indoor use (on battery) and the power/range for rugged outdoor use (with generator engaged).
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✅ Diesel-Like Terrainability: Four independent electric-drive motors provide superior 4WD performance and terrainability, comparable to a pure diesel machine.
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✅ Reduced Environmental Impact: Experience up to 30% reduction in fuel consumption, lower emissions, and less noise compared to similar diesel models.
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✅ Excellent Access: The articulating boom (Z-Boom) design, combined with a 4 ft (1.22 m) articulating jib, provides superior up-and-over clearance and precise positioning around obstacles.
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✅ Oscillating Axle: Standard full-time oscillating axle provides enhanced traction and stability on uneven, semi-rough terrain.
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✅ Versatile for Indoor/Outdoor Use: Maximizes utilization by allowing work in both construction/outdoor areas and finished, low-emission facilities without switching machines.
🔹 Applications
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Transitional Job Sites (Moving from outdoor rough terrain to indoor slab)
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Industrial and Commercial Maintenance in Urban/Low-Emission Zones
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Steel Erection and Installation on Unprepared Sites
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Facility Maintenance and Installation (HVAC, Electrical, Piping)
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Any task requiring flexible articulation and a combination of clean operation and rough terrain capability.