Category : Telehandlers ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : TL1255 ➔
The Caterpillar TL1255 is a telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and placement tasks on construction and industrial job sites. It is part of Caterpillar's telehandler lineup and is used to move loads to elevated or hard-to-reach areas with a telescopic boom and fork or attachment options. The TL1255 is typically associated with rough-terrain operation, offering reach, lift capacity, and maneuverability for site work, agriculture, and general material handling applications. As a Caterpillar telehandler, the TL1255 is recognized for compatibility with common telehandler attachments and for use in demanding lifting environments where extended reach is required.
General Specifications
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler General Specifications specifications
Engine
C3.6 — Starting 2023 Model Year
Gross Power
134.00 hp (99.93 kw) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Load Capacity
12,000.00 lbs (5,443.12 kg) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Forward Reach
42.00 ft (12.80 m) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Lift Height
54.90 ft (16.73 m) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Top Travel Speed
21.00 mph (33.80 kph) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Axles
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Axles specifications
Manufacturer
Dana
Boom Performance
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Boom Performance specifications
Boom Down
13.9 seconds
Boom Up
15.7 seconds
Drawbar Pull - Basic
20,000.00 lbs (9,071.86 kg)
Tele In
13.9 seconds
Tele Out
17.6 seconds
Brakes
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Brakes specifications
Features
Service Brakes - inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles; Parking Brakes - mechanical on front axle
Parking Brake
mechanical on front axle
Dimensions
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance
19.20 in (48.77 cm)
Height
8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Length to Fork Face
20.70 ft (6.31 m)
Overall Height
8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Turning Radius - Over Tires
14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Turning Radius Outside Tires
14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Wheelbase
12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Width Over Tires
8.40 ft (2.56 m)
Engine
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Engine specifications
Engine Model
Cat C3.6TA — Starting 2024 Model Year
Gross Power
142.00 hp (105.89 kw)
Gross Power - Basic
141.00 hp (105.15 kw)
Gross power ISO 14396
74.00 hp (55.18 kw) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Gross power option ISO 14396
115.00 hp (85.76 kw) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Net Power
134.90 hp (100.60 kw)
Instrumentation
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Instrumentation specifications
Features
Volt meter hourmeter engine oil pressure gauge fuel gauge water temperature gauge
Lift System
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Lift System specifications
Max Forward Reach
42.50 ft (12.95 m)
Max Lift Capacity
12,000.00 lbs (5,443.12 kg)
Max Lift Height
54.50 ft (16.61 m)
Max Load at Max Height
5,000.00 lbs (2,267.96 kg)
Max Load at Max Reach
3,500.00 lbs (1,587.58 kg)
Maximum Forward Reach
41.00 ft (12.50 m) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Maximum lift height
54.60 ft (16.64 m) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Operating Specifications
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Operating Specifications specifications
Auxiliary hydraulic flow
14.50 gpm (54.88 lpm) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Auxiliary hydraulic pressure
4061 psi — Starting 2024 Model Year
Fuel Capacity
38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity
60.00 gal (227.10 l)
Load at Maximum Height
5,000.00 lbs (2,267.96 kg)
Load at Maximum Height - Stabilizers Down
5,000.00 lbs (2,267.96 kg)
Load at Maximum Height - Stabilizers Up
4,000.00 lbs (1,814.37 kg)
Load at Maximum Reach
3,498.80 lbs (1,587.03 kg)
Load at Maximum Reach - Stabilizers Down
3,500.00 lbs (1,587.58 kg)
Maximum Forward Reach
42.50 ft (12.95 m)
Maximum Lift Height
54.50 ft (16.61 m)
Rated Load Capacity
12,000.00 lbs (5,443.12 kg)
Tire Size
17.50 x 25-12 PR
Top Travel Speed
18.90 mph (30.42 kph)
Travel speed forward
18.00 mph (28.97 kph) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Operator Station
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Operator Station specifications
Features
Vinyl suspension seat single electronic joystick spacious interior ergonomic cab
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank
38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Hydraulic System
60.00 gal (227.10 l)
Hydraulic Tank
60.00 gal (227.10 l)
Tires
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Tires specifications
Optional Construction
17.50 x 25 Foam Filled Rock Lug or 14.00 x 24 Solid
Standard
17.50 x 25 - 12 PR
Transmission
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Transmission specifications
Number of Forward Gears
4
Number of Reverse Gears
3
Weights
Caterpillar TL1255 Telehandler Weights specifications
Operating weight
31,238.00 lbs (14,169.34 kg) — Starting 2024 Model Year
