Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Specs

Category: Telehandlers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: TL642D ➔

The Caterpillar TL642D is a telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and placement tasks on construction and industrial job sites. It features a maximum lift capacity of 6,000 lb and a maximum lift height of 42 ft, making it suitable for loading, unloading, and positioning materials at elevated locations. The TL642D is part of Caterpillar's D Series telehandler line and is commonly used in building construction, agriculture, and general material handling applications. Its four-wheel drive configuration and telescopic boom support maneuverability and reach in confined or uneven terrain conditions.

Axles

Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Axles specifications
Type (1)	Trunnion mounted planetary 55 degree steer axles.
Type (2)	High bias limited slip differential on front axle.

Boom Performance

Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Boom Performance specifications
Boom Down	10.3 s
Boom Up	15 s
Tele In	9.5 s
Tele Out	16.3 s

Brakes

Caterpillar TL642D 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

Engine

Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Engine specifications
Engine Model	Cat C3.4B
Gross Power - Basic	100.00 hp (74.57 kw)
Note	Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Hydraulic System specifications
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow	18.00 gpm (68.13 lpm)
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure	3481 psi
Gear Pump	Single-section
Note	Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuit used for all attachments equipped with cylinders or other hydraulic components.
System Operating Pressure	3770 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Operating Specifications specifications
Capacity At Maximum Height	6,500.00 lbs (2,948.35 kg)
Capacity At Maximum Reach	700.00 lbs (317.52 kg)
Drawbar Pull - Loaded	19,783.00 lbs ft (26,821.79 nm)
Frame Leveling	10 degrees
Maximum Forward Reach	30.00 ft (9.14 m)
Maximum Lift Height	42.00 ft (12.80 m)
Rated Load Capacity	6,500.00 lbs (2,948.35 kg)
Top Travel Speed	21.00 mph (33.80 kph)
Turning Radius - Over Tires	12.00 ft (3.66 m)

Operational

Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Operational specifications
Operating Weight	22,002.00 lbs (9,979.95 kg)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Service Refill Capacities specifications
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (Def) Tank	5.70 gal (21.57 l)
Fuel Tank	38.30 gal (144.97 l)
Hydraulic System	40.00 gal (151.40 l)

Tires

Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Tires specifications
Optional (1)	370/75-28 Foam Duraforce
Optional (2)	13.00 24-16 PR Air
Optional (3)	13.00 24-12 PR Foam Filled
Optional (4)	13.00 24 Solid
Standard	370/75-28 Air Duraforce

Transmission Speeds

Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Transmission Speeds specifications
Forward	4 speed
Reverse	3 speed

Work Tools

Caterpillar TL642D Telehandler Work Tools specifications
Carriages - Dual Fork 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, 2948 kg Capacity, 2268 kg Swung (100 degrees, 72 in, 6,500 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)
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)
Pallet Forks - Option 1	[2] 1220 mm, 60 mm 125 mm ([2] 48 in, 2.36 in 5 in)
Pallet Forks - Option 2	[2] 1220 mm, 60 mm 100 mm ([2] 48 in, 2.36 in 4 in)
Pallet Forks - Option 3	[2] 1525 mm, 60 mm 150 mm ([2] 60 in, 2.36 in 6 in)

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