# 2017 Caterpillar TH255C for Sale in MIDLAND, TX

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/telehandlers/th255c/id/88815997>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $37,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88815997
- **Year:** 2017
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** TH255C
- **Category:** Telehandlers
- **Hours:** 3882
- **Serial number:** JK201115
- **Location:** MIDLAND, TX

## Description

Carriage Width - Standard, Coupler, Coupler Type - Mechanical, Emissions Level, Forks, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Regulatory Marking, ROPS - Open

## Machine details

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cab or Canopy:** Good
- **Eng. Enclose Hood / Stack:** Good
- **Fuel Tank:** Good
- **Grab Irons:** Good
- **Main Frame Welds:** Good
- **Paint:** Fair
- **Radiator Grill & Shroud:** Good
- **Steps / Ladder:** Good

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **Back Up Alarm:** Good
- **Brake Hold:** Good
- **Horn:** Good
- **Parking Brake:** Good
- **ROPS or Non-ROPS:** Good
- **Seat Belt:** Poor

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** Yes

### ENGINE

- **Fluid Levels OK?:** Yes
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Belts / Pulleys:** Good
- **Coolers:** Good
- **Fan:** Good
- **Hoses:** Good
- **Radiator:** Good
- **Water Pump:** Good

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Batteries / Cables:** Good
- **Lighting:** Poor
- **Starter:** Good
- **Wiring:** Fair

### TRANSMISSION

- **Transmission - Noisy:** No

### STEERING

- **Front Axle:** Good
- **Steering Cylinder:** Good
- **Steering Gear Box:** Good
- **Steering Linkage:** Good
- **Tie Rods / Rod Ends:** Good

### BRAKE

- **Brake Linkage:** Good
- **Lines:** Good
- **Type (Pedal, Lever):** Good

### HYDRAULICS

- **Notes - HYDRAULICS:** JOYSTICK WEAR

### BOOM

- **Boom Condition:** Good
- **Boom Pins:** Good

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Housings:** Good

### TIRES

- **Tire Size - TIRES:** 14-17

### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS

- **comment 1:** MACHINE OPERATING NORMALLY/// LOW COOLANT

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Types (1):** Planetary on front and rear axles.
- **Types (2):** High bias limited slip differential on front axle.

### Boom Performance

- **Boom Down:** 4.6 s
- **Boom Up:** 6.8 s
- **Bucket Crowd:** 2 s
- **Bucket Dump:** 2.5 s
- **Drawbar Pull - Loaded:** 8700 lbs (3946.26 kg)
- **Tele In:** 3.8 s
- **Tele Out:** 6.7 s

### Brakes

- **Feature:** Light on dash indicates when brake is on.
- **Parking Brakes:** Wet disc spring-applied hydraulic release
- **Service Brakes:** Inboard wet disc brakes on front axle

### Dimensions

- **Height:** 7.3333 ft (2.24 m)
- **Length:** 12.5 ft (3.81 m)
- **Weight:** 11045 lbs (5009.93 kg)
- **Width:** 5.9167 ft (1.8 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 177 cu in (2900.52 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** TD 2.9L L4\*
- **Gross Power:** 74 hp (55.18 kw)
- **Maximum Torque - 1,800 Rpm:** 193 lbs ft (261.67 nm)
- **Note:** \*U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards

### Hydraulic System - Implement

- **Maximum Auxiliary Flow:** 19 gpm (71.92 lpm)
- **Maximum System Pressure:** 3500 psi
- **Note:** Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuit used for all attachments equipped with cylinders or other hydraulic components. Consists of valves, controls, and hydraulic lines.
- **Pump Type:** Gear pump

### Instruments

- **Types (1):** Indicators for machine hours, fuel-level, steer mode, steering pressure, battery charge, coolant temperature, parking brake and engine pre-heat.
- **Types (2):** Reverse motion alarm.
- **Types (3):** Panel and switches are illuminated for night operation.

### Operating Specifications

- **Maximum Lift Height:** 18.4 ft (5.61 m)
- **Rated Load Capacity:** 5500 lbs (2494.76 kg)

### Operating Specifications - Standard Coupler

- **Capacity At Maximum Height:** 4400 lbs (1995.81 kg)
- **Capacity At Maximum Reach:** 1850 lbs (839.15 kg)
- **Maximum Forward Reach:** 10.9 ft (3.32 m)
- **Maximum Lift Height:** 18.4 ft (5.61 m)
- **Rated Load Capacity:** 5500 lbs (2494.76 kg)
- **Top Travel Speed - 12 16.5 Tires:** 15 mph (24.14 kph)
- **Top Travel Speed - 14 17.5 Tires:** 17 mph (27.36 kph)
- **Turning Radius - Over Tires - 12 16.5 Tires:** 127 in (322.58 cm)
- **Turning Radius - Over Tires - 14 17.5 Tires:** 125 in (317.5 cm)

### Operating Specifications - Universal Quick Coupler

- **Capacity At Maximum Height:** 3000 lbs (1360.78 kg)
- **Capacity At Maximum Reach:** 1700 lbs (771.11 kg)
- **Maximum Forward Reach:** 10.9 ft (3.32 m)
- **Maximum Lift Height:** 18.4 ft (5.61 m)
- **Rated Load Capacity:** 5500 lbs (2494.76 kg)
- **Top Travel Speed - 12 16.5 Tires:** 15 mph (24.14 kph)
- **Top Travel Speed - 14 17.5 Tires:** 17 mph (27.36 kph)
- **Turning Radius - Over Tires - 12 16.5 Tires:** 127 in (322.58 cm)
- **Turning Radius - Over Tires - 14 17.5 Tires:** 125 in (317.5 cm)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Fuel Tank:** 24 gal (90.84 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 24 gal (90.84 l)

### Tires

- **Optional:** 14.00 17.5; 10.5 18; 33 12-20 non-marking
- **Standard:** 12.00 16.5

### Transmission

- **Forward:** Variable Speed
- **Reverse:** Variable Speed
- **Transmission:** Hydrostatic

### Weights

- **Operating Weight - With Carriage And Forks:** 11000 lbs (4989.52 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar TH255C is a compact telehandler designed for material handling, lifting, and placement tasks in construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. It features a telescopic boom for extended reach, four-wheel drive for off-road mobility, and a tight turning radius for maneuverability in confined work areas. The TH255C is commonly used for loading and unloading materials, moving pallets, and supporting site logistics. Caterpillar telehandlers are known for durable construction, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments. The TH255C combines lifting capacity, reach, and versatility in a compact machine suited to general-purpose lifting operations.

## Photos

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