Category : Telehandlers ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : TH408D ➔
The Caterpillar TH408D is a telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and placement tasks on construction and industrial sites. It features a telescopic boom for extended reach and load positioning, making it suitable for loading, unloading, and moving materials in confined or elevated work areas. The TH408D is part of Caterpillar's telehandler lineup and is commonly used in agriculture, construction, and general material handling applications. Typical telehandler configurations include four-wheel drive, hydraulic boom functions, and attachment compatibility for forks or buckets. Exact specifications may vary by market and model year.
Axles
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Axles specifications
Front Axle
High bias, planetary reduction hubs with limited slip differential
Rear Axle
Open differential with planetary reduction hubs
Boom Performance
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Boom Performance specifications
Boom Down
5.5 s
Boom Up
7.2 s
Combined - Down And In
8.7 s
Combined - Up And Out
10.7 s
Crowd Backward
2.9 s
Crowd Forward - Dump
3.5 s
Tele In
5.3 s
Tele Out
6 s
Brakes
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Brakes specifications
Parking Brake
Mechanically actuated on front axle service brakes
Service Brakes
Boost assisted oil immersed multi disc on both axles
Dimensions
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Dimensions specifications
Height
8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Length
17.25 ft (5.26 m)
Weight
18,481.00 lbs (8,382.85 kg)
Width
7.67 ft (2.34 m)
Dimensions (Approximate)
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Dimensions (Approximate) specifications
Cab Width
3.00 ft (0.91 m)
Departure Angle
60 degrees
Ground Clearance
1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Machine Length
17.30 ft (5.27 m)
Maximum Fork Crowd Angle
24 degrees
Maximum Fork Dump Angle
128 degrees
Note
*Add 200 mm (7.9 in) for beacon. Add 40 mm (1.6 in) for top guard.
Overall Height - Standard Tires*
8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Overall Length To Front Of Carriage
17.40 ft (5.30 m)
Overall Width - Standard Tires
7.80 ft (2.38 m)
Overhang
3.30 ft (1.01 m)
Track
6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Wheel Base
10.30 ft (3.14 m)
Electrical
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Electrical specifications
Alternator Output
12V/150A
Battery
1 12V 1,000 CCA Battery
Engine
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Engine specifications
Engine Model
Cat C3.4B
Engine - Option 1
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Engine - Option 1 specifications
Emissions
*Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Gross Power
124.00 hp (92.47 kw)
Maximum Torque
391.00 lbs ft (530.12 nm)
Model*
Cat C4.4 ACERT
Engine - Option 2
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Engine - Option 2 specifications
Emissions
*Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Gross Power
142.00 hp (105.89 kw)
Maximum Torque
413.00 lbs ft (559.95 nm)
Model*
Cat C4.4 ACERT
Engine - Standard
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Engine - Standard specifications
Emissions
*Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Gross Power
111.00 hp (82.77 kw)
Maximum Torque
339.00 lbs ft (459.62 nm)
Model*
Cat C3.4B
Hydraulic System
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow - Boom Head - Continuous
25.00 gpm (94.63 lpm)
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow - Boom Head - Intermittent
25.00 gpm (94.63 lpm)
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow - Machine Rear
21.00 gpm (79.49 lpm)
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure
3553 psi
Maximum Pump Capacity
36.90 gpm (139.67 lpm)
Pump Type
Variable Flow, Axial Piston
System Pressure
3770 psi
System Type
Load Sensing, Closed Center
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Operating Specifications specifications
Capacity At Maximum Forward Reach
3,075.00 lbs (1,394.80 kg)
Capacity At Maximum Lift Height
4,000.00 lbs (1,814.37 kg)
Maximum Forward Reach
14.10 ft (4.30 m)
Maximum Lift Height
24.90 ft (7.59 m)
Outside Turning Radius - Over Forks
14.80 ft (4.51 m)
Outside Turning Radius - Over Tires
12.60 ft (3.84 m)
Rated Load Capacity
8,800.00 lbs (3,991.62 kg)
Performance
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Performance specifications
Boom Breakout Force
10,341.00 lbs ft (14,020.33 nm)
Bucket Breakout Force
16,186.00 lbs ft (21,944.98 nm)
Drawbar Pull - 106 Kw/142 Hp Engine
21,806.00 lbs ft (29,564.58 nm)
Drawbar Pull - 83 Kw/111 Hp Engine
20,682.00 lbs ft (28,040.66 nm)
Drawbar Pull - 92.6 Kw/124 Hp Engine
19,783.00 lbs ft (26,821.79 nm)
Noise Levels - External
106 dB(A)
Noise Levels - In Cab
74 dB(A)
Quick Coupler Rotation
152 degrees
Towable Mass - Hydraulically Braked
26,455.00 lbs (11,999.80 kg)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Service Refill Capacities specifications
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
5.00 gal (18.93 l)
Fuel Tank
40.00 gal (151.40 l)
Hydraulic Tank
31.70 gal (119.98 l)
Tires
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Tires specifications
Option (1)
Michelin 15.5 R25 XHA
Option (2)
Michelin 460/70 R24 XMCL
Option (3)
Michelin 500/70 R24 XMCL
Option (4)
Michelin 440/80 24 Power CL
Option (5)
Michelin 400/80 24 Power CL
Option (6)
Michelin 460/70 R24 Bibload
Option (7)
Firestone Duraforce
Option (8)
13 24 Solid Tires
Standard
Mitas 15.5/80-24 16 ply
Transmission*
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Transmission* specifications
Forward - 1
3.60 mph (5.79 kph)
Forward - 2
5.30 mph (8.53 kph)
Forward - 3
7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Forward - 4
10.40 mph (16.74 kph)
Forward - 5
15.80 mph (25.43 kph)
Forward - 6
24.90 mph (40.07 kph)
Note
*Travel speed is subject to machine configuration.
Reverse - 1
3.60 mph (5.79 kph)
Reverse - 2
7.00 mph (11.27 kph)
Reverse - 3
15.80 mph (25.43 kph)
Transmission* Type
Cat PG124 6 speed power shift
Weights
Caterpillar TH408D Telehandler Weights specifications
Note
*Represents machine configuration of 106 kW (142 hp) engine on standard 15.5/80-24 16 ply tires.
Operating Weight - With Carriage And Forks*
18,797.00 lbs (8,526.19 kg)
