McNEILUS DEBUTS NEW NEXT GENERATION MIXER DRUM AT CONAGG – CON/EXPO

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McNEILUS DEBUTS NEW NEXT GENERATION MIXER DRUM

AT CONAGG – CON/EXPO

Innovative mixer drum design increases capacity and lowers center of gravity.

DODGE CENTER, Minn. (March 4, 2014) – McNeilus Companies, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) company, today introduced the new McNeilus® next generation mixer drum at booth #60716 in the South Hall at CONAGG – CON/EXPO in Las Vegas, Nevada.Engineered with input from ready-mix producers from across the country, the new McNeilus next generation mixer drum provides a wide range of customer benefits – including increased capacity, a lower center of gravity, and more efficient mixing.

“The McNeilus next generation mixer drum represents a significantadvance in productivity for ready-mix producers, large and small,” said Brad Nelson, Oshkosh Corporation senior vice president and president of the Commercial business segment. “Engineered with extensive input from customers, its innovative design and unique features enable it to carry additional payload, mix more efficiently, and deliver excellent bottom-line results.”

The new McNeilus next generation mixer drum features a patent pending drum design that moves the center of gravity down and forward to enhance capacity without increasing wheelbase. The more spherical shape enables more efficient mixing.Plus, the optional drumhead impeller minimizes hydraulic drag and helps the mixing cycle.

Photo Caption:The new McNeilus® next generation mixer drum provides a wide range of customer benefits – including increased capacity, a lower center of gravity, and more efficient mixing.

About McNeilus

McNeilus Companies, Inc., an Oshkosh Corporation [NYSE: OSK] company, is a leading manufacturer of concrete mixers, batch plants and refuse truck bodies. With an extensive network of factory owned service and support centers,McNeilus provides their customers with superior aftermarket support.For more information about McNeilus, visitwww.mcneiluscompanies.com.

About Oshkosh Corporation

Oshkosh Corporation is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a broad range of specialty access equipment, commercial, fire & emergency and military vehicles and vehicle bodies. Oshkosh Corporation manufactures, distributes and services products under the brands of Oshkosh®, JLG®, Pierce®,McNeilus®, Jerr-Dan®, Frontline, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. Oshkosh products are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, please visit to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.

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