Hagerstown, MD (August 6, 2025) — Jerr-Dan, an Oshkosh Corporation company and leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment, introduces its all-new 42K Spreader Bar, an all-new attachment engineered to enhance lifting performance, safety and operational efficiency in towing and recovery applications.

The new Jerr-Dan® 42K Spreader Bar is rated at a 42,000-lb capacity when used with a 60-degree sling angle and two vertical drop lines at a 112-in spread. Designed specifically for vertical lifting applications, this robust attachment features quick assembly and disassembly, offering operators a fast setup and convenient storage solution in the field. To support safe and efficient lifts, the Spreader Bar includes an attached sling angle chart and angle indicator, giving operators an instant reference for determining appropriate sling angles and corresponding lift capacities. The new Jerr-Dan attachment is compatible with Tow Link™, an app with Rigging Utilization and Tow Performance calculators that provides towing and recovery vehicle operators with guidance on how to utilize their equipment more effectively.

“Adding the 42K Spreader Bar to our product lineup reinforces Jerr-Dan’s commitment to providing reliable, safe and cost-effective solutions for today’s towing and recovery professionals,” says Bob Nelson, vice president & general manager, Jerr-Dan. “We’ve designed this product to meet the rigorous demands of this line of work while keeping our pricing competitive across the board.”

Jerr-Dan also offers a custom-designed rigging kit (JD PN: 1001295192) tailored for use with the 42K Spreader Bar. This kit includes:

  • (1) 30-ton Alloy Shackle
  • (2) 17-ton Shackles
  • (2) 12-ton Shackles
  • (2) 8-foot Orange Round Slings
  • (2) 12-foot Blue Round Slings

“We highly recommend that customers purchase this rigging kit for optimal performance and safe operation, especially when lifting at or near maximum rated loads,” says Nelson.

The Jerr-Dan Spreader Bar attachment and optional lift kit are now available for order through your local Jerr-Dan Distributor. To find your local authorized Jerr-Dan Distributor, visit our website here https://www.jerrdan.com/distributor-search.

To learn more about Jerr-Dan products and services, visit www.jerrdan.com or follow us on social media @JerrDanCorp.

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About Jerr-Dan

JerrDan, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is a leading manufacturer of towing and recovery equipment and offers an extensive range of light, medium and heavy-duty carriers, wreckers and rotators. The company is headquartered in Hagerstown, MD, 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

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, purpose-built vehicles and equipment to help everyday heroes advance communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 18,000 team members worldwide, all united behind a common purpose: to make a difference in people’s lives. Oshkosh products can be found in more than 150 countries under the brands of JLG®, Pierce®, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh® S-Series™, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™, Oshkosh® Defense and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

 

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