- Category: Telehandlers ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: TL1255 ➔
The Caterpillar TL1255 is a telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and load placement on construction and industrial job sites. It is part of Caterpillar's telehandler lineup and is used to move palletized materials, building supplies, and other heavy loads at height. The TL1255 features a telescopic boom, four-wheel drive, and rough-terrain capability for use on uneven ground. Typical applications include construction, agriculture, warehousing, and general site logistics. As a Caterpillar telehandler, the TL1255 is associated with reach, lift capacity, and maneuverability in confined or demanding work environments.
General Specifications
| Engine | C3.6
Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Gross Power | 134 hp (100 kw)
Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Load Capacity | 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg)
Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Max Forward Reach | 42 ft (13 m)
Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Max Lift Height | 55 ft (17 m)
Starting 2023 Model Year |
| Top Travel Speed | 21 mph (34 kph)
Starting 2023 Model Year |
Axles
Boom Performance
| Boom Down | 13.9 seconds
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| Boom Up | 15.7 seconds
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| Drawbar Pull - Basic | 20,000 lbs (9,072 kg)
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| Tele In | 13.9 seconds
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| Tele Out | 17.6 seconds
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Brakes
| Features | Service Brakes - inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles; Parking Brakes - mechanical on front axle
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| Parking Brake | mechanical on front axle
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Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 19 in (49 cm)
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| Height | 8 ft (3 m)
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| Length to Fork Face | 21 ft (6 m)
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| Overall Height | 8 ft (3 m)
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| Turning Radius - Over Tires | 14 ft (4 m)
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| Turning Radius Outside Tires | 14 ft (4 m)
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| Wheelbase | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Width Over Tires | 8 ft (3 m)
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Engine
| Engine Model | Cat C3.6TA
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Gross Power | 142 hp (106 kw)
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| Gross Power - Basic | 141 hp (105 kw)
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| Gross power ISO 14396 | 74 hp (55 kw)
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Gross power option ISO 14396 | 115 hp (86 kw)
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Net Power | 135 hp (101 kw)
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Instrumentation
| Features | Volt meter hourmeter engine oil pressure gauge fuel gauge water temperature gauge
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Lift System
| Max Forward Reach | 43 ft (13 m)
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| Max Lift Capacity | 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg)
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| Max Lift Height | 55 ft (17 m)
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| Max Load at Max Height | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
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| Max Load at Max Reach | 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg)
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| Maximum Forward Reach | 41 ft (12 m)
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Maximum lift height | 55 ft (17 m)
Starting 2024 Model Year |
Operating Specifications
| Auxiliary hydraulic flow | 15 gpm (55 lpm)
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Auxiliary hydraulic pressure | 4061 psi
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Fuel Capacity | 38 gal (144 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 60 gal (227 l)
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| Load at Maximum Height | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
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| Load at Maximum Height - Stabilizers Down | 5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
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| Load at Maximum Height - Stabilizers Up | 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
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| Load at Maximum Reach | 3,499 lbs (1,587 kg)
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| Load at Maximum Reach - Stabilizers Down | 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg)
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| Maximum Forward Reach | 43 ft (13 m)
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| Maximum Lift Height | 55 ft (17 m)
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| Rated Load Capacity | 12,000 lbs (5,443 kg)
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| Tire Size | 17.50 x 25-12 PR
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| Top Travel Speed | 19 mph (30 kph)
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| Travel speed forward | 18 mph (29 kph)
Starting 2024 Model Year |
Operator Station
| Features | Vinyl suspension seat single electronic joystick spacious interior ergonomic cab
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Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 38 gal (144 l)
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| Hydraulic System | 60 gal (227 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 60 gal (227 l)
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Tires
| Optional Construction | 17.50 x 25 Foam Filled Rock Lug or 14.00 x 24 Solid
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| Standard | 17.50 x 25 - 12 PR
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Transmission
| Number of Forward Gears | 4
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 3
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Weights
| Operating weight | 31,238 lbs (14,169 kg)
Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Operating Weight | 34,182 lbs (15,505 kg)
Starting 2023 Model Year |
