Colombia Orders 10 Oshkosh Striker ARFF Vehicles

OSHKOSH, WIS. (March 2, 2009) – Oshkosh Airport Products Group, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK), today announced that it has received an order for 10 Striker® aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicles from Operadora de Aeropuertos Centro Norte (AIRPLAN), airport operators based in Medellin, Colombia. AIRPLAN ordered nine Striker 1500 vehicles and one Striker 3000 vehicle. The trucks will be delivered by November 2009 and stationed at airports throughout the country.

“The Striker is among the most advanced and responsive vehicles of its type in the world and will provide the ultimate in airport emergency protection. This landmark order from Operadora de Aeropuertos Centro Norte is a significant milestone for Oshkosh and the Airport Products Group in South America,” said Tim Raupp, Oshkosh Corporation Airport Products Group president. “We are extremely excited and look forward to having these vehicles on duty across Colombia.”

The trucks will be placed into service at the following airports: Jose Maria Cordova de Medellin, Olaya Herrera de Medellin, Los Garzones de Monteria, Antonio Roldan Betancourt de Carepa, El Carano de Quibdo, and Las Brujas de Corozal.

The Striker 1500 features a 4 x 4 all-wheel-drive axle configuration and proprietary technologies such as TAK-4® independent suspension, triple agent firefighting capabilities and Command Zone™ advanced electronics for enhanced maneuverability, firefighting power and reliability. Other features include 1,500 gallons (5678 L) of water capacity and 210 gallons (795 L) of foam capacity. The Striker 3000 vehicle features a 3,000-gallon (11,356 L) water capacity and a 420- gallon (1590 L) foam capacity.

AIRPLAN is the Operadora de Aeropuertos Centro Norte based in Medillin Colombia. The Oshkosh dealer for the region, INDUSTRIAS IVOR SA CASA INGLESA of Bogotá, Colombia, will provide local service and support.

Topics: ARFF

About Oshkosh Airport Products

Oshkosh Airport Products, a division of Pierce Manufacturing Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation business (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 premium performance and are sold throughout the world. For more information, visit www.oshkoshairport.com.

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At Oshkosh (NYSE: OSK), we design, develop and deliver purpose-built vehicles, equipment and services that help everyday heroes build, serve and protect communities around the world. Headquartered in Wisconsin, Oshkosh Corporation employs over 19,000 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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