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Caterpillar TL642 Telehandler

Category: Telehandlers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: TL642 ➔

The Caterpillar TL642 is a telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and placement tasks on construction and industrial job sites. It features a telescopic boom for extended reach and height, allowing operators to move loads over obstacles and into elevated positions. The TL642 is commonly used for loading and unloading materials, transporting pallets, and supporting general site logistics. As part of Caterpillar's telehandler lineup, it is built for versatility in rough-terrain applications where maneuverability and lift performance are important. The model is referenced in equipment listings, fleet inventories, and used machinery databases for telehandler classification and search indexing.

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General Specifications

Engine	C3.6 Starting 2023 Model Year
Gross Power	100 hp (75 kw) Starting 2023 Model Year
Load Capacity	6,500 lbs (2,948 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Forward Reach	30 ft (9 m) Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Lift Height	42 ft (13 m) Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	22,002 lbs (9,980 kg) Starting 2023 Model Year
Top Travel Speed	19 mph (31 kph) Starting 2023 Model Year

Axles

Manufacturer

Dana

Boom Performance

Boom Down	10 seconds
Boom Up	13 seconds
Drawbar Pull - Basic	18,000 lbs (8,165 kg)
Tele In	13 seconds
Tele Out	14 seconds

Brakes

Features	Service Brakes - inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles; Parking Brakes- spring-applied hydraulic release on front axle
Parking Brake	Spring-applied hydraulic release on front axle

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	17 in (43 cm)
Height	8 ft (2 m)
Length - Fork Face	19 ft (6 m)
Length to Fork Face	19 ft (6 m)
Overall Height	8 ft (2 m)
Turning Radius - Over Tires	12 ft (4 m)
Turning Radius Outside Tires	12 ft (4 m)
Wheel Base	11 ft (3 m)
Wheelbase	11 ft (3 m)
Width Over Tires	8 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore	4 in (11 cm)
Displacement	269 cu in (4,400 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C4.4 DITAAC Tier III
Gross Power	99 hp (74 kw)
Gross Power - Basic	99 hp (74 kw)
Maximum Torque - Standard	302 lbs ft (410 nm)
Net Power	95 hp (70 kw)
Stroke	5 in (13 cm)

Instrumentation

Features

Volt meter hourmeter engine oil pressure gauge fuel gauge water temperature gauge

Lift System

Max Forward Reach	30 ft (9 m)
Max Lift Capacity	6,500 lbs (2,948 kg)
Max Lift Height	42 ft (13 m)
Max Load at Max Height	6,500 lbs (2,948 kg)
Max Load at Max Reach	700 lbs (318 kg)

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	38 gal (144 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	40 gal (151 l)
Load at Maximum Height	6,500 lbs (2,948 kg)
Load at Maximum Height - No Stabilizers	6,500 lbs (2,948 kg)
Load at Maximum Reach	700 lbs (318 kg)
Load at Maximum Reach - No Stabilizers	700 lbs (318 kg)
Maximum Forward Reach	30 ft (9 m)
Maximum Lift Height	42 ft (13 m)
Operating Weight	20,240 lbs (9,181 kg)
Rated Load Capacity	6,500 lbs (2,948 kg)
Tire Size	13.00 x 24 12-PR
Top Travel Speed	20 mph (33 kph)

Operator Station

Features

Vinyl suspension seat single electronic joystick spacious interior ergonomic cab

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank	38 gal (144 l)
Hydraulic System	40 gal (151 l)
Hydraulic Tank	40 gal (151 l)

Tires

Optional Construction	13.00 x 24 Foam Filled or Rock Lug or Solid
Standard	13.00 x 24 12-PR

Transmission

Max Speed - forward

20 mph (33 kph)

Weights

Operating Weight

20,240 lbs (9,181 kg)

Caterpillar TL642s currently for sale

A 2007 Caterpillar TL642 From JL Hollinger & Sons for $35,000.00 USD

A Caterpillar TL642 From Rebel Auction Co., Inc. for Auction Pricing

A 2011 Caterpillar TL642 From Purple Wave, Inc. for Auction Pricing

A 2008 Caterpillar TL642 From Jeff Martin Auctioneers, Inc for Auction Pricing

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