Oshkosh Corporation OSK

OSK Company Overview

Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) is a U.S.-based industrial manufacturer specializing in purpose-built vehicles, access equipment, and specialty mobility systems for commercial, defense, municipal, industrial, and emergency response markets. The company operates across multiple industries, including construction equipment, defense manufacturing, fire and emergency services, refuse collection, aviation ground support, and vocational vehicle production. Its primary revenue drivers include aerial work platforms, defense tactical vehicles, fire apparatus, refuse and recycling collection vehicles, and specialty truck bodies. Oshkosh serves government agencies, construction and infrastructure customers, municipalities, utilities, airports, and industrial fleet operators globally.

The company traces its origins to 1917 as the Wisconsin Duplex Auto Company before evolving into Oshkosh Truck Corporation and later Oshkosh Corporation to reflect broader diversification beyond truck manufacturing. Over time, the company expanded through acquisitions and internal development into a portfolio of specialized industrial brands. Oshkosh is recognized for engineering-heavy vehicle platforms, mission-critical fleet applications, and durable specialty equipment with high aftermarket and service support requirements. Its positioning benefits from long-standing government relationships, established dealer and service networks, and expertise in custom vehicle integration and electrification initiatives.