Oshkosh H-Series Runway Brooms and High-Speed Blower Chosen by U.S. Air Force

OSHKOSH, WIS. (May 12, 2010) – Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), has received an order from the U.S. Air Force for 22 Oshkosh® H-Series™ runway broom/blower vehicles and one H-Series high-speed blower vehicle. The units will be deployed at various Air Force bases throughout Germany, the United Kingdom and the U.S. beginning in September 2010. The total contract is valued at $9.9 million.

“Keeping airport runways clear for pilots and their aircrafts is a key part of the Oshkosh Airport Products Group’s mission; we are proud and honored to have been selected by the U.S. Air Force for this important order,” said Jeff Resch, Oshkosh Corporation Airport Products Group vice president and general manager. “The H-Series is an exceptionally tough and versatile chassis and has no peer in its class. It is engineered specifically to handle the harsh conditions of severe-duty snow removal at airports of all sizes.”

The Oshkosh H-Series vehicles are built to a standardized Air Force Base configuration to provide for parts commonality and standardized operator training. The H-Series runway broom/blower vehicles each feature an 18-foot by 46-inch front mounted and hydrostatically driven rotary broom, and a mid-mounted, hydrostatically driven forced air blower that are powered by a dedicated 330 hp engine.

The single H-Series high-speed blower vehicle features a 335 hp chassis engine and a 700 hp dedicated blower engine that can throw as much as 3,000 tons of snow per hour a distance of up to 150 feet. The high-speed blower’s unique hydrostatic-drive ribbon is driven independently from the impeller, allowing it to more effectively handle variable snow conditions.

Other notable features found on the Oshkosh H-Series chassis include all-wheel drive and proprietary ALL STEER® electronic all-wheel steering for unmatched maneuverability; safety interlocks with an emergency stop feature for attachments; Command Zone® electronic LCD dash pod for at-a-glance operator information; a large, sound-insulated cab with two full-sized seats to accommodate a supervisor/training officer; and a large, panoramic-view windshield with no corner posts.

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Topics: Snow

About Oshkosh Airport Products

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., a subsidiary of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is a designer and builder of industry-leading airport firefighting vehicles. Its flagship Striker^® Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicles are known for their durability and world-class performance and sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we make innovative, mission-critical 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™, Oshkosh® Defense, McNeilus®, IMT®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline™ Communications, Oshkosh® Airport Products, Oshkosh AeroTech™ and Pratt Miller. For more information, visit oshkoshcorp.com.

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