Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Specs

Category: Telehandlers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: TH1255 ➔

The Caterpillar TH1255 is a heavy-duty telehandler designed for material handling in construction, industrial, and agricultural applications. It features a telescopic boom for lifting, placing, and loading materials at extended reach and height. The TH1255 is commonly used for moving palletized loads, construction supplies, and bulk materials across rough terrain. Caterpillar telehandlers are known for combining forklift-style load handling with the reach and versatility of a boom lift. The TH1255 model is part of Caterpillar's telehandler lineup and is suited to job sites requiring lifting capacity, maneuverability, and elevated placement of materials in demanding operating conditions.

Air Conditioning System

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Air Conditioning System specifications
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains 0.68 kg (1.5 lb) of refrigerant. The refrigerant is either R134a or R1234yf. If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the refrigerant in the system has a CO2 equivalent of 0.972 metric tonnes (1.07 tons). - Starting 2026

Boom Performance

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Boom Performance specifications
Boom Down	18.1 sec - Starting 2026
Boom Up	16.4 sec - Starting 2026
Tele In	19.4 sec - Starting 2026
Tele Out	20.5 sec - Starting 2026

Braking System

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Braking System specifications
Parking Brakes	Wet disc, spring applied hydraulic release (front axle) - Starting 2026
Service Brakes	Inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles - Starting 2026

Dimensions

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Dimensions specifications
Height	8.83 ft (2.69 m)
Length	23.75 ft (7.24 m)
Weight	31,238.00 lbs (14,169.34 kg)
Width	8.08 ft (2.46 m)

Dimensions (Approximate)

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Dimensions (Approximate) specifications
Ground Clearance	18.00 in (45.72 cm) - Starting 2026
Height - Machine Rear	106.00 in (269.24 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Length to Front of Carriage	252.00 in (640.08 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Width - Stabilizers Down	146.00 in (370.84 cm) - Starting 2026
Overall Width - Standard Tires	97.00 in (246.38 cm) - Starting 2026
Wheel Base	131.00 in (332.74 cm) - Starting 2026

Engine - Option 1

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Engine - Option 1 specifications
Displacement	220.00 cu in (3,605.16 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emissions standards. - Starting 2026
Gross Power	ISO 14396:2002 - Starting 2026
Model*	Cat C3.6 - Starting 2026

Engine - Standard

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Engine - Standard specifications
Displacement	220.00 cu in (3,605.16 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Emissions	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emissions standards. - Starting 2026
Gross Power	ISO 14396:2002 - Starting 2026

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow	14.50 gpm (54.88 lpm) - Starting 2026
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure	4061 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Pump Flow	37.00 gpm (140.05 lpm) - Starting 2026
System Operating Pressure	4061 psi - Starting 2026

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Operating Specifications specifications
Capacity at Maximum Forward Reach (Stabilizers Down)	3,500.00 lbs (1,587.58 kg) - Starting 2026
Capacity at Maximum Lift Height (Stabilizers Down)	5,000.00 lbs (2,267.96 kg) - Starting 2026
Drawbar Pull - Loaded	29,225.00 lbs ft (39,623.26 nm) - Starting 2026
Frame Leveling	10 degrees - Starting 2026
Maximum Forward Reach	41.00 ft (12.50 m) - Starting 2026
Maximum Ground Bearing Pressure (Pneumatic Tires)	175 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Ground Bearing Pressure (Solid Tires)	230 psi - Starting 2026
Maximum Lift Height	54.60 ft (16.64 m) - Starting 2026
Operating Weight	31,238.00 lbs (14,169.34 kg) - Starting 2026
Rated Load Capacity	12,000.00 lbs (5,443.12 kg) - Starting 2026
Travel Speed – Forward	18.00 mph (28.97 kph) - Starting 2026
Travel Speed – Reverse	13.00 mph (20.92 kph) - Starting 2026
Turning Radius over Tires (2-wheel steer)	259.00 cu in (4,244.26 cu cm) - Starting 2026
Turning Radius over Tires (4-wheel steer)	157.00 in (398.78 cm) - Starting 2026

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Service Refill Capacities specifications
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	5.00 gal (18.93 l) - Starting 2026
Engine Crankcase	2.40 gal (9.08 l) - Starting 2026
Fuel Tank	39.00 gal (147.62 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic System	44.00 gal (166.54 l) - Starting 2026
Hydraulic Tank	24.00 gal (90.84 l) - Starting 2026
Transfer Case	0.70 gal (2.65 l) - Starting 2026
Transmission	5.30 gal (20.06 l) - Starting 2026

Sound

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Sound specifications
Exterior Sound	82 dB(A) - Starting 2026
Operator Sound	79 dB(A) - Starting 2026

Sustainability

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Sustainability specifications
Recyclability	98% - Starting 2026

Tires

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Tires specifications
Option (1)	17.5-25 Galaxy Giraffe XLW L-2 (Air) - Starting 2026
Option (2)	14-24 Camso TLH 792S (Solid) - Starting 2026
Option (3)	14-24 Maxam MS709 (Solid) - Starting 2026

Transmission Speeds

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Transmission Speeds specifications
Forward	4 Gears - Starting 2026
Reverse	3 Gears - Starting 2026

Weight Additions (Add To Base Configured Weight)

Caterpillar TH1255 Telehandler Weight Additions (Add To Base Configured Weight) specifications
Enclosed Cab (with Air Conditioning)	364.00 lbs (165.11 kg) - Starting 2026
Engine*	194.00 lbs (88.00 kg) - Starting 2026
Fenders (set of 4)	119.00 lbs (53.98 kg) - Starting 2026
Solid Tires	1,905.00 lbs (864.09 kg) - Starting 2026

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