EXHIBIT 23 Consent of Independent Auditors We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8, No. 33-60366, No. 2-87955, No. 33-75746 and No. 33-87955 of our report dated September 7, 1996, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of JLG Industries, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended July 31, 1996. Ernst & Young LLP Baltimore, Maryland October 8, 1996