Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Specs

Category: Telehandlers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: TL1055D ➔

The Caterpillar TL1055D 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, allowing operators to move loads to elevated or hard-to-access locations. The TL1055D is commonly used for loading, unloading, and transporting palletized materials, lumber, and other jobsite supplies. Caterpillar telehandlers are known for combining lift capacity, reach, and maneuverability in a compact machine layout. The TL1055D is part of Caterpillar's telehandler lineup and is suited for applications requiring versatile lifting performance and controlled load handling in confined or uneven work areas.

Axles

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Axles specifications
Types (1)	Trunnion mounted planetary 55 degree steer axles.
Types (2)	High bias limited slip differential on front axle.

Boom Performance

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Boom Performance specifications
Boom Down	13 s
Boom Up	15 s
Tele In	16.3 s
Tele Out	18.5 s

Brakes

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Brakes specifications
Parking Brakes	Wet disc, spring applied hydraulic release on front axle
Service Brakes	Inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles

Dimensions

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Dimensions specifications
Height	8.25 ft (2.51 m)
Length	25.75 ft (7.85 m)
Weight	31,879.00 lbs (14,460.09 kg)
Width	8.33 ft (2.54 m)

Engine

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Engine specifications
Engine Model	Cat C4.4 ACERT*
Gross Power - Basic	142.10 hp (105.97 kw)
Note	*Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow	25.00 gpm (94.63 lpm)
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure	3307 psi
Note	Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuit used for all attachments equipped with cylinders or other hydraulic components.
Pump Type	Variable displacement load sensing axial piston pump
System Operating Pressure	3771 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Operating Specifications specifications
Capacity At Maximum Height (O/R Down)	5,000.00 lbs (2,267.96 kg)
Capacity At Maximum Reach (O/R Down)	2,500.00 lbs (1,133.98 kg)
Drawbar Pull - Loaded	25,605.00 lbs ft (34,715.26 nm)
Frame Leveling	10 degrees
Maximum Forward Reach	42.00 ft (12.80 m)
Maximum Lift Height (O/R Down)	54.90 ft (16.73 m)
Rated Load Capacity	10,000.00 lbs (4,535.93 kg)
Top Travel Speed	20.50 mph (32.99 kph)
Turning Radius - Over Tires	14.10 ft (4.30 m)

Operational

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Operational specifications
Operating Weight	31,879.00 lbs (14,460.09 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Service Refill Capacities specifications
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank	5.70 gal (21.57 l)
Fuel Tank	38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Hydraulic System	49.00 gal (185.47 l)

Tires

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Tires specifications
Optional	400/75-28 Foam Filled; 14.00-24 Solid; 14.00 24 16PR; 14.00 24 12PR Foam Filled
Standard	400/75-28 Duraforce

Transmission Speeds

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Transmission Speeds specifications
Forward	4 speed
Reverse	3 speed

Work Tools

Caterpillar TL1055D Telehandler Work Tools specifications
Carriages - Dual Positioning	50.00 in (127.00 cm)
Carriages - Side Shift	48.00 in (121.92 cm)
Carriages - Standard Rotate	50.00 in (127.00 cm)
Carriages - Standard Tilt	50.00 in (127.00 cm)
Carriages - Swing	100 degrees, 1829 mm, 4536 kg Capacity, 2268 kg Swung (100 degrees, 72 in, 10,000 lb Capacity, 5,000 lb Swung)
Carriages - Wide Rotate	72.00 in (182.88 cm)
Carriages - Wide Tilt	72.00 in (182.88 cm)
Cubing Forks	[2] 1220 mm, 50 mm 50 mm ([2] 48 in, 2 in 2 in)
Fork Extensions*	90.00 in (228.60 cm)
Hydraulic It Coupler	Includes Auxiliary Electrics
Lumber Forks - Option 1	[2] 1525 mm, 45 mm 180 mm ([2] 60 in, 1.75 in 7 in)
Lumber Forks - Option 2	[2] 1829 mm, 50 mm 150 mm ([2] 72 in, 2 in 6 in)
Note	*For use with 1829 mm (72 in) Lumber Forks.
Pallet Forks - Option 1	[2] 1525 mm, 60 mm 150 mm ([2] 60 in, 2.36 in 6 in)
Pallet Forks - Option 2	[2] 1220 mm, 60 mm 100 mm ([2] 48 in, 2.36 in 4 in)

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