UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC  20549
FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarter ended           January 31, 1997                               


Commission file number          0-8454                                         


                            JLG Industries, Inc.                              
              (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


           Pennsylvania                              25-1199382               
  (State or other jurisdiction of        (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
   incorporation or organization)


          1 JLG Drive, McConnellsburg, PA                     17233            
   (Address of Principal Executive Offices)               (Zip Code)


                              (7l7) 485-5161                                  
	Registrant's telephone number, including area code 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports 
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the 
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes     X       No _________

At March 5, 1997, there were 43,637,106 shares of capital stock of the 
Registrant outstanding, and the aggregate market value of the voting stock held
by nonaffiliates of the Registrant at that date was $867,287,482.              

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)

                                                  January 31,       July 31,
                                                      1997            1996
                                                          (Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
  Cash                                              $5,650           $30,438  
  Accounts receivable                               73,522            54,342  
  Inventories:
    Finished goods                                  23,065            12,925  
    Work in process                                 20,842            13,972  
    Raw materials                                   13,516            12,536  
                                                    57,423            39,433  
  Future income tax benefits                         4,024             3,908  
  Other current assets                               2,128               741  
    Total Current Assets                           142,747           128,862  
Property, plant and equipment - net                 39,017            34,094  
Equipment held for rental - net                     17,130            13,459  
Other assets                                         7,714             6,213  
                                                  $206,608          $182,628  

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
  Short-term borrowings, including
    current portion of long-term debt                 $192              $243  
  Accounts payable                                  37,566            34,535  
  Accrued expenses                                  18,005            22,277  
    Total Current Liabilities                       55,763            57,055  
Long-term debt, less current portion                 1,896             1,951  
Other liabilities and deferred credits              11,033            10,414  
Shareholders' equity
  Capital stock:
    Authorized shares: 100,000 at $.20 par
    Outstanding shares:  Fiscal 1997- 43,599
      shares; Fiscal 1996- 43,382 shares             8,720             8,676  
  Additional paid-in capital                         9,690             7,879  
  Equity adjustment from translation                (2,341)           (2,060)
  Retained earnings                                121,847            98,713  
    Total Shareholders' Equity                     137,916           113,208  
                                                  $206,608          $182,628  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

                                 Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended
                                     January 31,              January 31,
                                  1997         1996       1997         1996
Net sales                      $121,246      $87,558    $241,452     $174,259  

Cost of sales                    90,250       65,100     177,753      130,307  

Gross profit                     30,996       22,458      63,699       43,952  

Selling, general and
administrative expenses          13,282        9,847      26,767       19,557  

Income from operations           17,714       12,611      36,932       24,395  

Other income (deductions):
  Interest expense                  (52)         (58)        (93)        (103)
  Miscellaneous, net                159          168         573          399  

Income before taxes              17,821       12,721      37,412       24,691  

Income tax provision              6,594        4,453      13,842        8,642  

Net income                      $11,227       $8,268     $23,570      $16,049  

Net income per share               $.26         $.19        $.54         $.37  

Dividends per share               $.005       $.0033        $.01       $.0066  

Weighted average shares 
  outstanding                    43,584       43,067      43,528       42,974  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                                         Six Months Ended
                                                            January 31,
                                                       1997           1996
OPERATIONS:
  Net income                                         $23,570        $16,049  
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash
  provided by (used for) operating activities:
      Depreciation and amortization                    4,473          2,883  
      Provision for self-insured losses                1,800          1,480  
      Deferred income taxes                             (260)           498  
                                                      29,583         20,910  
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities    (40,253)       (26,911)
      Changes in equipment held for rental            (4,707)        (4,708)
      Changes in other assets and liabilities         (2,025)        (2,075) 
  Cash used for operations                           (17,402)       (12,784) 
INVESTMENTS: Purchases of property, plant
  and equipment                                       (8,418)        (5,875)
FINANCING:
  Net issuance of short-term debt                                     8,350   
  Repayment of long-term debt                           (106)          (127)
  Payment of dividends                                  (436)          (287) 
  Proceeds from exercise of stock options              1,854            972  
  Cash provided by financing                           1,312          8,908  

CURRENCY ADJUSTMENTS: Effect of exchange rate
  changes on cash flows                                 (280)          (405)

CASH:
  Net decrease                                       (24,788)       (10,156) 
  Beginning balance                                   30,438         12,973  
  Ending balance                                      $5,650         $2,817  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. 
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
January 31, 1997
(unaudited)


NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have 
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for 
interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and 
Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all information
and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete 
financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments 
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair 
presentation have been included.

Interim results for the three months and six months ended January 31, 1997 are 
not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal 
year as a whole. For further information, refer to consolidated financial 
statements and notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 
10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1996.


NOTE B - NET INCOME PER SHARE

Net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding during the period.  The incremental shares 
that would have been outstanding upon the assumed exercise of dilutive stock 
options were immaterial and therefore, not considered in the calculation. 

NOTE C - INVENTORIES AND COST OF SALES

A precise inventory valuation under the LIFO (last-in, first-out) method can 
only be made at the end of each fiscal year; therefore, interim LIFO inventory 
valuation determinations, including the determination at January 31, 1997, must
necessarily be based on management's estimate of expected fiscal year-end 
inventory levels and costs.


NOTE D - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is a party to personal injury and property damage litigation 
arising out of incidents involving the use of its products.  The Company's 
insurance program for fiscal year 1997 is comprised of a self-insured retention
of $5 million and catastrophic coverage of $25 million in excess of the 
retention.  The Company contracts with an independent insurance firm to provide
claims handling and adjustment services.  The Company's estimates with respect 
to claims are based on internal evaluations of the merits of individual claims 
and the reserves assigned by the Company's independent insurance carrier. The 
methods of making such estimates and establishing the resulting accrued 
liability are reviewed frequently, and any adjustments resulting therefrom are 
reflected in current earnings. Claims are paid over varying periods, which 
generally do not exceed five years.  Accrued liabilities for future claims are 
not discounted.

With respect to all claims of which the Company is aware, accrued liabilities 
of $9.3 million and $8.9 million were established at January 31, 1997 and July 
31, 1996, respectively.  While the Company's ultimate liability may exceed or 
be less than the amounts accrued, the Company believes that it is unlikely that
it would experience losses that are materially in excess of such reserve 
amounts. As of January 31, 1997 and July 31, 1996, there were no insurance 
recoverables or offset implications and there were no claims by the Company 
being contested by insurers.





MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS


The Company is the world's leading manufacturer, distributor and international 
marketer of mobile elevating work platforms used primarily in industrial, 
commercial, institutional and construction applications.  Sales are made 
principally to independent equipment rental companies that rent the Company's 
products and provide service support to equipment users.  Equipment purchases 
by end-users, either directly from the Company or through distributors, 
comprise a significant, but smaller portion of sales.  The Company also 
generates revenues from sales of used equipment and from equipment rentals and 
services provided by JLG's Equipment Services operations.


Results for the Second Quarters of Fiscal 1997 and 1996

Sales for the second quarter of fiscal 1997 reached $121.2 million, up 38% 
from $87.6 million for fiscal 1996's second quarter, which included sales from 
the Company's Material Handling Division that was divested in May 1996. 
Excluding these sales for comparative purposes, the increase was 47%.  The 
growth in sales was generally across all product classes and geographic 
markets. Sales from new and redesigned products introduced over the past two 
years were a significant contributor to sales for the second quarter of 1997.
 
Gross profit, as a percent of sales, was 26% for both the second quarter of 
fiscal 1997 and 1996.  The effect of higher prices in the current year's 
quarter was offset by a less profitable model mix and costs related to the 
introduction of a large number of new products.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $3.4 million higher in the 
second fiscal quarter of 1997 compared to the same quarter last year, but were 
11% of sales for both periods.  The dollar increase included higher personnel 
and related costs; increased freight, consulting, retirement and travel and 
entertainment costs; and higher selling expenses associated with increased 
international business.  These increases were partially offset by elimination 
of costs associated with the divested Material Handling Division and lower bad 
debt and product development costs.

The effective income tax rates were 37% and 35% for the second quarter of 
fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively.  The lower effective rate for the 1996 
second quarter was due to projected tax benefits related to export sales.


Results for the First Six Months of Fiscal 1997 and 1996

Sales for the first six months of fiscal 1997 were $241.5 million, an increase 
of 39% over the previous year's comparable period.  The increase in sales 
reflected stronger demand across all product classes and markets.  Excluding 
the divested Material Handling Division, the increase was 47%. Sales to 
customers outside the United States were 30% and 28% for the first six months 
of 1997 and 1996, respectively.  Sales from new and redesigned products 
introduced over the past two years were a significant contributor to sales for 
the first six months of 1997.

Gross profit, as a percent of sales, improved to 26% for the first six months 
of fiscal 1997 compared to 25% for the same period in fiscal 1996.  The effect 
of higher prices for the first six months of fiscal 1997 was partially offset 
by a less profitable model mix and costs related to the introduction of a 
large number of new products.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.2 million higher in the 
first six months of fiscal 1997 compared to same period last year, but were 
11% of sales for both periods. The dollar increase was essentially due to the 
same factors as discussed in the second quarter comparison.

The effective income tax rates were 37% and 35% for the first six months of 
fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively.  The factor effecting the lower percentage 
for the first six months of fiscal 1997 is the same as discussed in the second 
quarter comparison.


Financial Condition

The Company continues to maintain a strong financial position funding capital 
projects and working capital needs out of operating cash flow and cash 
reserves, while remaining virtually debt-free.  Working capital increased $15.2
million to $87.0 million at January 31, 1997 principally as a result of 
increased sales growth, including higher inventory and receivable levels to 
support increased international business. 

At January 31, 1997, the Company had unused credit lines totaling $20 million 
and cash balances of $5.7 million.  The Company considers these resources, 
coupled with cash expected to be generated by operations, adequate to meet its 
planned funding needs, which includes approximately $50 million planned for 
capital-related projects in fiscal 1997.  The major items planned are 
approximately $20 million to further expand the JLG Equipment Services fleet of
rental machines, $7 million to complete the expansion of the Company's new 
scissor lift plant and $13 million for construction of the Company's boom lift 
manufacturing capacity expansion to be completed by the end of calendar 1997. 
The Company intends to finance about $3 million of the scissor project with 
borrowed capital. 

The Company's exposure to product liability claims is discussed in Note D -- 
Commitments and Contingencies. Future results of operations, financial 
condition and liquidity may be affected to the extent that the Company's 
ultimate exposure with respect to product liability varies from current 
estimates.

Outlook

This Outlook section and other parts of this Management's Discussion and 
Analysis contain forward-looking information and involve risks and 
uncertainties.  Certain factors that could significantly impact expected 
results are described in "Cautionary Statements Pursuant to the Securities 
Litigation Reform Act" which is an exhibit to this report. 

The outlook for the balance of fiscal year 1997 remains positive. Demand for 
the Company's products continues to be strong and the level of unfilled orders 
remains high. The domestic economy is expected to continue to grow; additional 
funding in the form of equity capital is being made available to the rental 
industry to purchase equipment; and new OSHA safety rules requiring fall 
protection devices for workers continues to drive demand for Company products. 
Demand for the Company's new products and from increased distribution globally 
should contribute to additional sales growth. Rental fleet utilization also 
remains strong throughout most of the United States except for some softening 
in the Southeast.  Used equipment available for resale continues to be scarce. 
Additional manufacturing throughput, capacity and efficiency gains in the 
Company's scissor lift production facility should improve its ability to 
satisfy customer demand. Profit margins should continue to benefit from the 
Company's ongoing emphasis on improving manufacturing efficiencies and reducing
costs.  Although product mix is difficult to forecast, projected changes in 
that mix are anticipated to partially offset the previously discussed gains. 
Provided there is no unanticipated softening in demand, these factors bode well
for a strong second half and another record year of revenues and net income for
fiscal 1997.

Ernst & Young LLP
Independent Accountants' Review Report



The Board of Directors
JLG Industries, Inc.

We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of JLG 
Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 31, 1997, and the related 
condensed consolidated statements of income for the three-month and six-month 
periods ended January 31, 1997 and 1996, and the condensed consolidated 
statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended January 31, 1997 and 
1996.  These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's 
management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the 
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.  A review of interim 
financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to
financial data, and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and 
accounting matters.  It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted 
in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, which will be 
performed for the full year with the objective of expressing an opinion 
regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.  Accordingly, we do not 
express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that 
should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements 
referred to above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted 
accounting principles.

We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing 
standards, the consolidated balance sheet of JLG Industries, Inc. as of July 
31, 1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' 
equity and cash flows for the year then ended, not presented herein, and in our
report dated September 3, 1996, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those 
consolidated financial statements.  In our opinion, the information set forth 
in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 31, 1996, 
is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated 
balance sheet from which it has been derived.

Ernst & Young LLP


Baltimore, Maryland 
February 10, 1997



                       PART II OTHER INFORMATION


ITEMS 1 - 5

None/not applicable.


ITEM 6 -- EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)  The following exhibits are included herein:

	15	Letter re:  Unaudited Interim Financial Information

	99	Cautionary Statements Pursuant to the Securities Litigation 	
		Reform Act

(b)  The Company was not required to file Form 8-K pursuant to 
requirements of such form for any of the three months ended January 31, 
1997.

	SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the 
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the 
undersigned thereunto duly authorized who is also signing in his capacity as 
principal financial officer.

JLG INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)




/s/ Charles H. Diller, Jr.
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer