# 2016 Caterpillar TL1255C for Sale in Houston, TX

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/telehandlers/tl1255c/id/82556596>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $69,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 82556596
- **Year:** 2016
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** TL1255C
- **Category:** Telehandlers
- **Serial number:** DHW00158
- **Stock number:** M5836
- **Location:** Houston, TX

## Description

12,000LB CAPACITY, 55' LIFT HEIGHT, EROPS, A/C, AUXILIARY HYDRAULICS, 60" FORKS, FRAME LEVELING, FRONT OUTRIGGERS, 17.5-25 TIRES

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **capacity:** 12000
- **capacityUnit:** pound
- **hours:** 4359
- **maxliftheight:** 55
- **maxliftheightUnit:** foot
- **ropstype:** Enclosed

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Manufacturer:** Dana

### Boom Performance

- **Boom Down:** 14.8 s
- **Boom Up:** 16 s
- **Drawbar Pull - Basic:** 20000 lbs (9071.86 kg)
- **Tele In:** 13.4 s
- **Tele Out:** 17.2 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:** 1.59 ft (0.48 m)
- **Height:** 8.4 ft (2.56 m)
- **Height:** 8.3333 ft (2.54 m)
- **Length:** 20.6667 ft (6.3 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 ft (4.27 m)
- **Turning Radius Outside Tires:** 14.11 ft (4.3 m)
- **Weight:** 35860 lbs (16263.04 kg)
- **Wheel Base:** 12 ft (3.66 m)
- **Wheelbase:** 12.01 ft (3.66 m)
- **Width:** 8.3333 ft (2.54 m)
- **Width:** 8.4 ft
- **Width Over Tires:** 8.4 ft (2.56 m)

### Engine

- **Engine Make:** Caterpillar
- **Engine Model:** C4.4 ACERT
- **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)

### Hydraulic

- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 15 gpm (56.78 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:** 42.66 ft (13 m)
- **Max Lift Capacity:** 11999.77 lbs (5443.01 kg)
- **Max Lift Height:** 54.47 ft (16.6 m)

### 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 Height - Stabilizers Up:** 4000 lbs (1814.37 kg)
- **Load At Maximum Reach:** 3498.8 lbs (1587.03 kg)
- **Load At Maximum Reach - Stabilizers Down:** 3500 lbs (1587.58 kg)
- **Maximum Forward Reach:** 42.5 ft (12.95 m)
- **Maximum Lift Height:** 54.3 ft (16.55 m)
- **Rated Load Capacity:** 12000 lbs (5443.12 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:** 35862.6 lbs (16267.02 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:** 17.50 x 25 Foam Filled, Rock Lug or 14.00 x 24 Solid
- **Standard:** 17.50 x 25 - 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:** 35860 lbs (16265.84 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar TL1255C is a heavy-duty telehandler designed for material handling in construction, industrial, and agricultural applications. It features a maximum lift capacity of 12,000 lb and a maximum lift height of 55 ft, making it suitable for placing loads at elevated work areas and moving materials across job sites. The TL1255C is equipped with a telescopic boom, four-wheel drive, and rough-terrain capability for operation on uneven ground. Common attachments include forks, buckets, and work platforms. The model is part of Caterpillar's telehandler lineup and is used for lifting, loading, and positioning materials in demanding environments.

## Photos

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