# 2012 Caterpillar TL1055C

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/telehandlers/tl1055c/id/89495489>

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## Listing details

- **Price:** Sold
- **Listing ID:** 89495489
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** TL1055C
- **Category:** Telehandlers
- **Hours:** 3848
- **Serial number:** KDE00276
- **Location:** Los Angeles, Ca
- **Auction starts:** 2026-11-04

## Description

Located in Lane 11 Spot 41, Open Operator Station, Air Ride Seat, 55 ft Max Lift Height, 10000 lb Max Lift Capacity, 2012 US EPA Label, 56 in Forks, Tilt Carriage, Outriggers, 400/75-28 Tires Closing Time: 2026-11-04 08:13:30 AM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Manufacturer:** Dana

### Boom Performance

- **Boom Down:** 13.7 s
- **Boom Up:** 13.8 s
- **Drawbar Pull - Basic:** 20000 lbs (9071.86 kg)
- **Tele In:** 14.8 s
- **Tele Out:** 17.4 s

### Brakes

- **Features:** Service Brakes - inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles; Parking Brakes - mechanical on front axle
- **Parking Brake:** mechanical on front axle

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.5 ft (0.46 m)
- **Height:** 8.4167 ft (2.57 m)
- **Length:** 20.75 ft (6.32 m)
- **Length - Fork Face:** 20.8 ft (6.34 m)
- **Length To Fork Face:** 20.77 ft (6.33 m)
- **Overall Height:** 8.4 ft (2.56 m)
- **Turning Radius - Over Tires:** 14.1 ft (4.3 m)
- **Turning Radius Outside Tires:** 14.11 ft (4.3 m)
- **Weight:** 34160 lbs (15494.73 kg)
- **Wheel Base:** 12 ft (3.66 m)
- **Wheelbase:** 11.98 ft (3.65 m)
- **Width:** 8.4167 ft (2.57 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 8.4 ft (2.56 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.2 in (10.67 cm)
- **Engine Make:** CATERPILLAR
- **Engine Model:** Cat C4.4 ACERT, Tier 4 Interim
- **Gross Power:** 142.2 hp (106.04 kw)
- **Gross Power - Basic:** 142.1 hp (105.97 kw)
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)

### General Specifications

- **1st (since 2016):** 5.3 3.3
- **2nd (since 2016):** 10.1 6.3
- **3rd (since 2016):** 20.9 13.0
- **4th Speeds Reverse (since 2016):** 18.3 mph (29.4 km/h)
- **A) Length to fork face (since 2013):** 248 in (6325 mm)
- **B) Width (since 2013):** 100 in (2565 mm)
- **Bore (since 2016):** 4.13 in (105 mm)
- **C) Height (since 2013):** 100 in (2565 mm)
- **D) Wheel base (since 2013):** 144 in (3658 mm)
- **Engine Displacement (since 2017):** 269 cu in (4.4 L)
- **Engine Displacement \[Tier 4 Interim\] (since 2016):** 269 cu in (4.4 L)
- **Engine Model (since 2016):** C4.4 Tier 3 equivalent
- **Engine Model - Standard (since 2017):** C4.4 Tier 3 equivalent
- **F) Wheel track (since 2013):** 85 in (2159 mm)
- **Floating fork movement (since 2013):** 3 in (76 mm)
- **Floating fork movement (since 2016):** 3.9 in (98 mm)
- **Flywheel Power (Gross) (since 2016):** 142 hp (106 kW)
- **Flywheel Power (Gross) - Standard (since 2017):** 142 hp (106 kW)
- **G) Cab width (inside) (since 2013):** 37 in (940 mm)
- **Ground clearance (since 2013):** 18 in (457 mm)
- **Height (since 2013):** 47 in (1194 mm)
- **Height (since 2016):** 42 in (1067 mm)
- **Max. fork spread (out to out) (since 2013):** 73 in (1854 mm)
- **Max. fork spread (out to out) (since 2016):** 72 in (1829 mm)
- **Maximum Lift Capacity (since 2016):** 10000 lbs (4536 kg)
- **Maximum Lift Height (since 2016):** 55.1 ft (16.8 m)
- **No. of Cylinders (since 2016):** 4
- **Operating Weight (since 2016):** 34100 lbs (15468 kg)
- **Rated Engine RPM (since 2016):** 2400 rpm
- **Rotation (since 2013):** 100 deg
- **Rotation (since 2016):** ±10 deg
- **Service Refill Capacity - Fuel Tank @ 90% Fill (since 2016):** 38 US gal (144 L)
- **Service Refill Capacity - Hydraulic System (since 2016):** 63 US gal (238 L)
- **Standard Engine - 1st (since 2017):** 5.3 3.3
- **Standard Engine - 2nd (since 2017):** 10.1 6.3
- **Standard Engine - 3rd (since 2017):** 20.9 13.0
- **Standard Engine - 4th Speeds Reverse (since 2017):** 18.3 mph (29.4 km/h)
- **Standard Engine - Bore (since 2017):** 4.13 in (105 mm)
- **Standard Engine - Stroke (since 2017):** 4.99 in (127 mm)
- **Standard Tires (since 2016):** 400/75-28 Duraforce MT
- **Stroke (since 2016):** 4.99 in (127 mm)
- **Turning Circle Radius - Over Forks (since 2016):** 13.9 ft (4267 mm)
- **Turning Circle Radius - Over Tires (since 2016):** 12.9 ft (3962 mm)
- **Weight w/1220 mm (48") forks (51 mm x 51 mm/2" x 2") (since 2013):** 2150 lbs (975 kg)
- **Weight w/1220 mm (48") forks (51 mm x 51 mm/2" x 2") (since 2016):** 650 lbs (295 kg)
- **Width (since 2013):** 69.75 in (1772 mm)
- **Width (since 2016):** 78 in (1981 mm)

### Hydraulic

- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 15.1 gpm (57.15 lpm)
- **Relief Valve Pressure:** 3650 psi

### Hydraulic System

- **Pump Type:** Load sensing piston

### Instrumentation

- **Features:** Volt meter, hourmeter, engine oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, water temperature gauge

### Lift

- **Max Forward Reach:** 9.85 ft (3 m)
- **Max Lift Capacity:** 10000.17 lbs (4536.01 kg)
- **Max Lift Height:** 55.12 ft (16.8 m)
- **Max Load At Max Height:** 5000.09 lbs (2268.01 kg)
- **Max Load At Max Reach:** 2500.05 lbs (1134.01 kg)

### Operating Specifications

- **Load At Maximum Height:** 5000 lbs (2267.96 kg)
- **Load At Maximum Height - Stabilizers Down:** 5000 lbs (2267.96 kg)
- **Load At Maximum Reach:** 2500 lbs (1133.98 kg)
- **Load At Maximum Reach - Stabilizers Down:** 2500 lbs (1133.98 kg)
- **Maximum Forward Reach:** 42.5 ft (12.95 m)
- **Maximum Lift Height:** 55.1 ft (16.79 m)
- **Rated Load Capacity:** 10000 lbs (4535.93 kg)
- **Top Travel Speed:** 20.4 mph (32.83 kph)

### Operational

- **Drawbar Pull:** 24000 lbs (10886.23 kg)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 38.1 gal (144.21 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 62.9 gal (238.08 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 34160.7 lbs (15495.05 kg)
- **Tire Size:** 400/75-28 Duraforce MT

### Operator Station

- **Features:** Vinyl suspension seat, single electronic joystick, spacious interior, ergonomic cab

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Fuel Tank:** 38 gal (143.83 l)
- **Hydraulic System:** 63 gal (238.46 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 63 gal (238.46 l)

### Tires

- **Optional Construction:** 14.00 x 24 Foam Filled, Rock Lug or Solid
- **Standard:** 14.00 x 24 - 12 PR

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 20.4 mph (32.83 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 34160 lbs (15494.73 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar TL1055C is a telehandler designed for material handling in construction, agriculture, and industrial applications. It features a telescopic boom for lifting, placing, and loading materials at extended reach and height. The TL1055C is commonly used for moving palletized loads, jobsite materials, and attachments across uneven terrain. Caterpillar telehandlers are known for integrated operator controls, four-wheel drive capability, and compatibility with a range of work tools. The TL1055C fits into Caterpillar's telehandler lineup as a high-reach machine intended for versatile lifting tasks where maneuverability, reach, and load placement are required on demanding worksites.

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