Hagerstown, MD (February 13, 2019) – Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation Company (NYSE:OSK) and a single brand leader in the towing and recovery business, will exhibit a key counterweight accessory for standard-duty and heavy-duty wreckers at the 2019 Florida Tow Show taking place April 11-14 in Orlando, Florida. In addition, Jerr-Dan’s full line of carriers, wreckers and rotators will be on display featuring the most recent innovation for the towing and recovery industry.

“Our participation at the Florida Tow Show underscores our dedication and commitment to helping our customers meet and exceed owner/operator expectations,” said Michael VanAken director of product management and marketing at Jerr-Dan. “These counterweight accessories for standard-duty and heavy-duty wreckers are designed to consistently deliver exceptional performance, durability and reliability for years to come. Our products are engineered for the long haul.”

The Jerr-Dan Counterweighted Winch Bumper is available with and without a Pre-Runner Bar. The Counterweighted Winch Bumper (available not painted) includes the following features:

  • For Ford F450 and F550
  • Model years 2017 to current
  • 12,000 lb. Ramsey Winch
  • Full weight bar tray with (5) 31.5 lb. removable weights
  • Designed specifically for towing and recovery
  • Prepped for paint
  • Universal mounting brackets for 6 LED lights (LED lights not included)

Other products that will be on display at the Jerr-Dan booth are wreckers and carriers known for their smart design, performance and durability. These include:

  • Heavy-Duty JFB wreckers Jerr-Dan Fire Body (JFB) Series – 35 Ton and 50 Ton.
  • Standard-Duty Wrecker – MLP40 featuring a large variety of towing and recovery factory attachments and accessories.
  • 22’ XLP Steel Carrier with the Side Recovery System (SRS)
  • 21’ XLP Steel Carrier with the Side Recovery System (SRS)
  • 28’ JD10XLP
  • Multiple 50/60 Ton Rotators

Jerr-Dan opens the Florida Tow Show on Thursday evening hosting the kick-off party at 7:00 p.m. at the Jerr-Dan booth with product demonstrations, food and beverages. In addition, Jerr-Dan’s Heavy-Duty Senior Sales Manager, Shane Coleman, along with other Jerr-Dan product experts, will be offering product presentations and demonstrations on Friday and Saturday at the Jerr-Dan booth.

“Once again, we are excited to exhibit our full line of innovative products and equipment at one of the most anticipated shows of the year,” said Jeff Irr, senior director of sales and marketing for Jerr-Dan. “With more than 1,000 years of industry experience under our belts, our team’s unrivalled experience is our distinct characteristic that we continue to build upon as we develop the innovations of tomorrow.”

The 2019 Florida Tow Show is organized by the Professional Wrecker Operators of Florida (PWOF) located in Orlando, Florida. The organization was incorporated in 1977 and has operated since that time as an association of towing business people seeking to constantly upgrade the conditions and profitability along with the image of the towing industry. For more information go to www.pwof.org.

About Jerr-Dan Corporation


Jerr-Dan Corporation, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is a leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment. Its full line includes light-duty, medium-duty and heavy-duty carriers and wreckers, industrial transporters and four-car carriers. The company is headquartered in Hagerstown, Maryland, and its products are backed by industry leading warranties and a strong service network dedicated to the towing professional. To learn more about Jerr-Dan, visit www.jerrdan.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation


Founded in 1917, Oshkosh Corporation is 100 years strong and continues to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh brings together a unique set of integrated capabilities and diverse end markets that, when combined with the Company’s MOVE strategy and positive long-term outlook, illustrate why Oshkosh is a different integrated global industrial. The Company is a leader in designing, manufacturing and servicing a broad range of access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency, military and specialty vehicles and vehicle bodies under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®, McNeilus®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®.

Today, Oshkosh Corporation is a Fortune 500 Company with manufacturing operations on four continents. Its products are recognized around the world for quality, durability and innovation, and can be found in more than 150 countries around the globe. As a different integrated global industrial, Oshkosh is committed to making a difference for team members, customers, shareholders, communities and the environment. For more information, please visit www.oshkoshcorporation.com.
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