Oshkosh Corporation Vehicles Headline White House Event

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) vehicles were featured at todays trade promotion event hosted by President George W. Bush on the South Lawn of the White House. The event was held in honor of World Trade Week and to focus attention on the Free Trade agreements, such as the one with Colombia, being considered by Congress. On exhibit were U.S. products and companies that benefit greatly from Free Trade agreements with foreign countries by enhancing their competitive position.

Two specialty vehicles from Oshkosh Corporations quality family of brands were displayed. The Oshkosh® Striker 3000 is a custom-engineered aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicle (ARFF) that offers the ultimate in fast emergency response and superior firefighting power. This revolutionary vehicle can carry 3,000 gallons of water and 420 gallons of foam that can be quickly dispersed from roof-mounted and/or bumper turrets. Fully loaded, this unique vehicle can achieve a top speed of 70 miles per hour.

The McNeilus® Standard Mixer is the industry leading vehicle for ready mix producers which rely on the Standard Mixers reliability, productivity and low cost of operation to give them a competitive edge. The mixer features the McNeilus 10.5yard drum, revered by customers and competitors alike for its charge and discharge performance.

Approximately 30 percent of Oshkosh Corporations sales are generated outside the United States. The Free Trade agreements, which reduce or eliminate tariffs and value-added taxes on U.S. exports, have assisted and will help Oshkosh Corporation sell products internationally and remain competitive with foreign manufacturers.

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®, Medtec®, Jerr-Dan®, BAI, Oshkosh Specialty Vehicles, Frontline, SMIT, Geesink, Norba, Kiggen, CON-E-CO®, London® and IMT®. The Oshkosh brands are valued worldwide in businesses where high quality, superior performance, rugged reliability and long-term value are paramount. For more information, log on to www.oshkoshcorporation.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that the Company believes are forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding the Company's future financial position, business strategy, targets, projected sales, costs, earnings, capital spending and debt levels, and plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this press release, words such as "expects," "intends," "estimates," "anticipates," or "believes" and similar expressions are generally intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include the cyclical nature of the Company's access equipment, commercial and fire & emergency markets, especially during a recession, which the U.S. economy may be entering; risks related to reductions in government expenditures, the uncertainty of government contracts; and the Companys ability to turnaround its Geesink Norba Group business. Additional information concerning these and other factors is contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Contacts:

Oshkosh Corporation
Financial:
Patrick Davidson
Vice President, Investor Relations
920.966.5939
or
Media:
Ann Stawski
Vice President, Marketing Communications
920.966.5959

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