Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Specs

Category: Telehandlers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: TL943 ➔

The Caterpillar TL943 is a telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and placement on construction and industrial job sites. It features a telescopic boom for extended reach and elevated load positioning, making it suitable for loading, unloading, and moving palletized materials. The TL943 is commonly used in agriculture, building construction, and general site support applications. As part of Caterpillar's telehandler lineup, it is built for maneuverability, visibility, and versatile attachment use. Key specifications typically include lift capacity, maximum lift height, forward reach, engine power, and operating weight, which vary by configuration and market.

General Specifications

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler General Specifications specifications
Engine	C3.6 — Starting 2023 Model Year
Gross Power	111.00 hp (82.77 kw) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Load Capacity	9,000.00 lbs (4,082.34 kg) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Forward Reach	31.00 ft (9.45 m) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Lift Height	43.00 ft (13.11 m) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight	25,750.00 lbs (11,680.02 kg) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Top Travel Speed	18.00 mph (28.97 kph) — Starting 2023 Model Year

Axles

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Axles specifications
Manufacturer	Dana

Boom Performance

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Boom Performance specifications
Boom Down	9.1 seconds
Boom Up	11.8 seconds
Drawbar Pull - Basic	22,619.00 lbs (10,259.82 kg)
Tele In	12.9 seconds
Tele Out	14.7 seconds

Brakes

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Brakes specifications
Features	Service Brakes - inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles; Parking Brakes- spring-applied hydraulic release on front axle
Parking Brake	Spring-applied hydraulic release on front axle

Dimensions

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	19.20 in (48.77 cm)
Height	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Length - Fork Face	20.50 ft (6.25 m)
Length to Fork Face	20.60 ft (6.28 m)
Overall Height	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Turning Radius - Over Tires	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Turning Radius Outside Tires	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Wheel Base	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Wheelbase	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width Over Tires	8.00 ft (2.44 m)

Engine

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Engine specifications
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement	268.50 cu in (4,399.94 cu cm)
Engine Model	Cat C4.4 DITAAC Tier III
Gross Power	99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
Gross Power - Basic	99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
Maximum Torque - Standard	302.40 lbs ft (409.99 nm)
Net Power	94.50 hp (70.47 kw)
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Type	Tandem gear pump

Instrumentation

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Instrumentation specifications
Features	Volt meter hourmeter engine oil pressure gauge fuel gauge water temperature gauge

Lift System

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Lift System specifications
Max Forward Reach	31.40 ft (9.57 m)
Max Lift Capacity	9,000.00 lbs (4,082.34 kg)
Max Lift Height	43.00 ft (13.11 m)
Max Load at Max Height	7,000.00 lbs (3,175.15 kg)
Max Load at Max Reach	1,200.00 lbs (544.31 kg)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Operating Specifications specifications
Fuel Capacity	38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	40.00 gal (151.40 l)
Load at Maximum Height	7,000.00 lbs (3,175.15 kg)
Load at Maximum Height - No Stabilizers	7,000.00 lbs (3,175.15 kg)
Load at Maximum Reach	1,200.00 lbs (544.31 kg)
Load at Maximum Reach - No Stabilizers	1,200.00 lbs (544.31 kg)
Maximum Forward Reach	31.40 ft (9.57 m)
Maximum Lift Height	43.00 ft (13.11 m)
Operating Weight	26,050.00 lbs (11,816.10 kg)
Rated Load Capacity	9,000.00 lbs (4,082.34 kg)
Tire Size	13.00 x 24-12 PR
Top Travel Speed	17.60 mph (28.32 kph)

Operator Station

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Operator Station specifications
Features	Vinyl suspension seat single electronic joystick spacious interior ergonomic cab

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank	38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Hydraulic Tank	40.00 gal (151.40 l)

Tires

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Tires specifications
Optional Construction	13.00 x 24 Foam Filled or Rock Lug or Solid
Standard	13.00 x 24 12-PR

Transmission

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Transmission specifications
Max Speed - forward	17.60 mph (28.32 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3

Weights

Caterpillar TL943 Telehandler Weights specifications
Operating Weight	26,050.00 lbs (11,816.10 kg)

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