- 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 is part of Caterpillar's telehandler lineup and is used to move palletized loads, building materials, and other heavy items to elevated or hard-to-reach locations. The TL943 typically features a telescopic boom, four-wheel drive, and rough-terrain capability for use on uneven ground. It is commonly selected for general construction, agriculture, and warehouse support applications. As a Caterpillar telehandler, the TL943 is associated with durability, operator visibility, and versatile attachment compatibility for a range of lifting tasks.
General 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
Boom Performance
| Boom Down | 9.1 seconds
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| Boom Up | 11.8 seconds
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| Drawbar Pull - Basic | 22,619.00 lbs (10,259.82 kg)
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| Tele In | 12.9 seconds
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| Tele Out | 14.7 seconds
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Brakes
| Features | Service Brakes - inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles; Parking Brakes- spring-applied hydraulic release on front axle
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| Parking Brake | Spring-applied hydraulic release on front axle
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Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 19.20 in (48.77 cm)
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| Height | 8.00 ft (2.44 m)
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| Length - Fork Face | 20.50 ft (6.25 m)
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| Length to Fork Face | 20.60 ft (6.28 m)
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| Overall Height | 8.00 ft (2.44 m)
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| Turning Radius - Over Tires | 12.00 ft (3.66 m)
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| Turning Radius Outside Tires | 12.00 ft (3.66 m)
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| Wheel Base | 11.00 ft (3.35 m)
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| Wheelbase | 11.00 ft (3.35 m)
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| Width Over Tires | 8.00 ft (2.44 m)
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Engine
| Bore | 4.20 in (10.67 cm)
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| Displacement | 268.50 cu in (4,399.94 cu cm)
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| Engine Model | Cat C4.4 DITAAC Tier III
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| Gross Power | 99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
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| Gross Power - Basic | 99.00 hp (73.83 kw)
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| Maximum Torque - Standard | 302.40 lbs ft (409.99 nm)
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| Net Power | 94.50 hp (70.47 kw)
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| Stroke | 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
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Hydraulic System
| Pump Type | Tandem gear pump
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Instrumentation
| Features | Volt meter hourmeter engine oil pressure gauge fuel gauge water temperature gauge
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Lift System
| Max Forward Reach | 31.40 ft (9.57 m)
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| Max Lift Capacity | 9,000.00 lbs (4,082.34 kg)
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| Max Lift Height | 43.00 ft (13.11 m)
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| Max Load at Max Height | 7,000.00 lbs (3,175.15 kg)
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| Max Load at Max Reach | 1,200.00 lbs (544.31 kg)
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Operating Specifications
| Fuel Capacity | 38.00 gal (143.83 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 40.00 gal (151.40 l)
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| Load at Maximum Height | 7,000.00 lbs (3,175.15 kg)
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| Load at Maximum Height - No Stabilizers | 7,000.00 lbs (3,175.15 kg)
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| Load at Maximum Reach | 1,200.00 lbs (544.31 kg)
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| Load at Maximum Reach - No Stabilizers | 1,200.00 lbs (544.31 kg)
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| Maximum Forward Reach | 31.40 ft (9.57 m)
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| Maximum Lift Height | 43.00 ft (13.11 m)
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| Operating Weight | 26,050.00 lbs (11,816.10 kg)
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| Rated Load Capacity | 9,000.00 lbs (4,082.34 kg)
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| Tire Size | 13.00 x 24-12 PR
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| Top Travel Speed | 17.60 mph (28.32 kph)
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Operator Station
| Features | Vinyl suspension seat single electronic joystick spacious interior ergonomic cab
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Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 38.00 gal (143.83 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 40.00 gal (151.40 l)
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Tires
| Optional Construction | 13.00 x 24 Foam Filled or Rock Lug or Solid
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| Standard | 13.00 x 24 12-PR
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Transmission
| Max Speed - forward | 17.60 mph (28.32 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 4
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 3
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 26,050.00 lbs (11,816.10 kg)
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