Category : Telehandlers ➔ Manufacturer : Caterpillar ➔ Model : TL1255D ➔
The Caterpillar TL1255D is a telescopic handler in Caterpillar's telehandler lineup, designed for material handling, lifting, and placement on construction and industrial job sites. It features a high-reach boom, four-wheel drive, and rough-terrain capability for moving loads over uneven ground. The TL1255D is commonly used for loading, unloading, stacking, and positioning materials at height. Typical telehandler configurations include a frame-mounted boom, hydraulic controls, and attachment compatibility for forks and other work tools. The model is part of Caterpillar's equipment range for applications requiring lift height, reach, and maneuverability in confined or demanding site conditions.
Axles
Caterpillar TL1255D 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 TL1255D Telehandler Boom Performance specifications
Boom Down
14.4 s
Boom Up
16.7 s
Tele In
16.3 s
Tele Out
18.5 s
Brakes
Caterpillar TL1255D 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 TL1255D Telehandler Dimensions specifications
Height
8.25 ft (2.51 m)
Length
20.75 ft (6.32 m)
Weight
34,097.00 lbs (15,466.16 kg)
Width
8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Engine
Caterpillar TL1255D 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 TL1255D 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 TL1255D 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)
3,500.00 lbs (1,587.58 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
54.60 ft (16.64 m)
Maximum Lift Height (O/R Down)
54.60 ft (16.64 m)
Rated Load Capacity
12,000.00 lbs (5,443.12 kg)
Top Travel Speed
20.50 mph (32.99 kph)
Turning Radius - Over Tires
14.00 ft (4.27 m)
Operational
Caterpillar TL1255D Telehandler Operational specifications
Operating Weight
34,361.00 lbs (15,585.91 kg)
Service Refill Capacities
Caterpillar TL1255D 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
50.00 gal (189.25 l)
Tires
Caterpillar TL1255D Telehandler Tires specifications
Optional
400/75-28 Foam Filled; 14.00-24 Solid; 17.5 25 16PR; 17.5 25 12PR Foam Filled
Standard
400/75-28 Duraforce
Transmission Speeds
Caterpillar TL1255D Telehandler Transmission Speeds specifications
Forward
4 speed
Reverse
3 speed
Work Tools
Caterpillar TL1255D 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 (1)
100 degrees, 1829 mm, 4536 kg Capacity, 2268 kg Swung (100 degrees, 72 in, 10,000 lb Capacity, 5,000 lb Swung)
Carriages - Swing (2)
180 degrees, 1824 mm, 5443 kg (180 degrees, 72 in, 12,000 lb)
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
[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 125 mm ([2] 48 in, 2.36 in 5 in)
