Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Specs

Category: Telehandlers ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: TL943C ➔

The Caterpillar TL943C is a telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and placement tasks in construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. It features a telescopic boom for extended reach and height, allowing operators to move loads in confined or elevated work areas. The TL943C is typically used with forks, buckets, and other compatible attachments to support versatile jobsite operations. Caterpillar telehandlers are known for durable construction, operator visibility, and service access. The TL943C model is part of Caterpillar's telehandler lineup and is commonly selected for lifting pallets, loading materials, and handling tasks requiring reach and maneuverability.

Axles

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Axles specifications
Manufacturer	Dana

Boom Performance

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Boom Performance specifications
Boom Down	10.2 s
Boom Up	13.9 s
Drawbar Pull - Basic	22,619.00 lbs (10,259.82 kg)
Tele In	16.8 s
Tele Out	14.9 s

Brakes

Caterpillar TL943C 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 TL943C Telehandler Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.59 ft (0.48 m)
Height	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Length	20.42 ft (6.22 m)
Length - Fork Face	20.50 ft (6.25 m)
Length To Fork Face	20.51 ft (6.25 m)
Overall Height	7.98 ft (2.43 m)
Turning Radius - Over Tires	12.00 ft (3.66 m)
Turning Radius Outside Tires	12.14 ft (3.70 m)
Weight	21,845.00 lbs (9,908.74 kg)
Wheel Base	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Wheelbase	11.00 ft (3.35 m)
Width	8.00 ft (2.44 m)
Width Over Tires	7.94 ft (2.42 m)

Engine

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Engine specifications
Bore	3.90 in (9.91 cm)
Displacement	207.50 cu in (3,400.32 cu cm)
Engine Make	CATERPILLAR
Engine Model	C3.4B
Gross Power	111.40 hp (83.07 kw)
Gross Power - Basic	111.30 hp (83.00 kw)
Max Torque	332.00 lbs ft (450.13 nm)
Maximum Torque - Standard	302.40 lbs ft (409.99 nm)
Stroke	4.30 in (10.92 cm)
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Hydraulic

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	10.10 gpm (38.23 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	4000 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Type	Tandem gear pump

Instrumentation

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Instrumentation specifications
Features	Volt meter, hourmeter, engine oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, water temperature gauge

Lift

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Lift specifications
Max Forward Reach	31.50 ft (9.60 m)
Max Lift Capacity	8,999.27 lbs (4,082.01 kg)
Max Lift Height	42.98 ft (13.10 m)
Max Load At Max Height	6,999.68 lbs (3,175.01 kg)
Max Load At Max Reach	1,199.32 lbs (544.00 kg)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Operating Specifications specifications
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	31.50 ft (9.60 m)
Maximum Lift Height	43.00 ft (13.11 m)
Rated Load Capacity	9,000.00 lbs (4,082.34 kg)
Top Travel Speed	20.30 mph (32.67 kph)

Operational

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Operational specifications
Drawbar Pull	26,000.00 lbs (11,793.42 kg)
Fuel Capacity	38.10 gal (144.21 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	41.50 gal (157.08 l)
Operating Weight	26,526.10 lbs (12,032.05 kg)
Tire Size	370/75-28 Duraforce MT

Operator Station

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Operator Station specifications
Features	Vinyl suspension seat, single electronic joystick, spacious interior, ergonomic cab

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Service Refill Capacities specifications
Fuel Tank	38.00 gal (143.83 l)
Hydraulic Tank	41.50 gal (157.08 l)

Tires

Caterpillar TL943C 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 TL943C Telehandler Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	20.40 mph (32.83 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	3

Weights

Caterpillar TL943C Telehandler Weights specifications
Operating Weight	26,525.00 lbs (12,031.55 kg)

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