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Caterpillar

TL1255 Telehandler

Rated Load Capacity

12000 lb

5443 kg

Maximum Lift Height

54.9 ft

16.7 m

Engine Model

Cat® C3.6L*

Cat® C3.6L*

Overview

The TL1255 is precision engineered to handle any task, offering stability, maneuverability, speed and power in any application.

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Specifications

Spec Value
Engine Model Cat® C3.6L* Cat® C3.6L*
Gross Power – Basic 134 HP 100 kW
Note *Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards. *Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Spec Value
Rated Load Capacity 12000 lb 5443 kg
Maximum Lift Height 54.9 ft 16.7 m
Maximum Forward Reach 42 ft 12.8 m
Top Travel Speed 21 mile/h 33.8 km/h
Maximum Lift Height (o/r Down) 54.9 ft 16.7 m
Drawbar Pull – Loaded 26510 lb 117.9 kN
Turning Radius – Over Tires 14.1 ft 4.3 m
Capacity at Maximum Height (o/r Down) 5000 lb 2268 kg
Capacity at Maximum Reach (o/r Down) 3500 lb 1587 kg
Frame Leveling 10° 10°
Operating Weight 34182 lb 15505 kg
Maximum Rated Load Capacity 12000 lb 5443 kg
Spec Value
Pump Type Variable displacement load sensing axial piston pump Variable displacement load sensing axial piston pump
Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow 25 gal/min 95 l/min
Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure 3307 psi 228 bar
Spec Value
Fuel Tank 38 gal (US) 145 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 5.7 gal (US) 21.5 l
Hydraulic System 50 gal (US) 189 l
Spec Value
Types (1) Trunnion mounted planetary 55-degree steer axles Trunnion mounted planetary 55-degree steer axles
Types (2) High bias limited slip differential on front axle High bias limited slip differential on front axle
Spec Value
Parking Brakes Wet disc, spring applied hydraulic release on front axle Wet disc, spring applied hydraulic release on front axle
Service Brakes Inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles Inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles
Spec Value
Forward 4 Speeds 4 Speeds
Reverse 3 Speeds 3 Speeds
Spec Value
Standard 400/75-28 Duraforce Air 400/75-28 Duraforce Air
Optional 400/75-28 Duraforce Foam; 360/85-28 Telemaster Solid; 17.5 × 25 16PR Air; 17.5 × 25 12PR Foam; 400/75-28 Non-Marking Air; 400/75-28 Non-Marking Foam 400/75-28 Duraforce Foam; 360/85-28 Telemaster Solid; 17.5 × 25 16PR Air; 17.5 × 25 12PR Foam; 400/75-28 Non-Marking Air; 400/75-28 Non-Marking Foam
Spec Value
Boom Up 17 s 17 s
Boom Down 14.4 s 14.4 s
Tele In 15.3 s 15.3 s
Tele Out 19.7 s 19.7 s
Spec Value
Carriages: Standard Tilt – Option 1 50 in 1270 mm
Truss with Winch – Option 1 3 ft 0.9 m
Carriages: Swing, 100° 72 in 1829 mm
Carriages: Dual Hydraulic Fork Positioner – Option 2 72 in 1829 mm
Carriages: Dual Hydraulic Fork Positioner – Option 1 50 in 1270 mm
Buckets: General Purpose – Option 1 1.3 yd³ 1 m³
Truss Booms – Option 1 12 ft 3.7 m
Carriages: Standard Tilt – Option 3 72 in 1829 mm
Buckets: Multi Purpose 1.3 yd³ 1 m³
Forks: Pallet – Option 2 60 in 1525 mm
Note *For use with 1525 mm (60 in) forks or larger *For use with 1525 mm (60 in) forks or larger
Buckets: General Purpose – Option 2 2 yd³ 1.5 m³
Fork Extensions* 90 in 2286 mm
Forks: Pallet – Option 1 48 in 1220 mm
Coupler Hydraulic IT Coupler (Includes Auxiliary Electronics) Hydraulic IT Coupler (Includes Auxiliary Electronics)
Material Handling Arm Adjustable 2-4 m (Adjustable 6.7-13.2 ft) Adjustable 2-4 m (Adjustable 6.7-13.2 ft)
Forks: Pallet – Option 3 72 in 1829 mm
Carriages: Side Tilt – Option 2 72 in 1829 mm
Forks: Block/Cubing 48 in 1220 mm
Truss with Winch – Option 2 12 ft 3.7 m
Fork Mounted – Hook Lifting Hook Lifting Hook
Carriages: Side Shift 48 in 1220 mm
Truss Booms – Option 2 15 ft 4.6 m
Buckets: Grapple 1.7 yd³ 1.3 m³
Fork Mounted – Hopper Trash Hopper Trash Hopper
Carriages: Side Tilt – Option 1 50 in 1270 mm
Carriages: Standard Tilt – Option 2 60 in 1524 mm
Fork Mounted – Truss Boom Adjustable 2.1-3.6 m (Adjustable 7-12 ft) Adjustable 2.1-3.6 m (Adjustable 7-12 ft)
Fork Mounted – Work Platform 1220 mm × 2438 mm (4 ft × 8 ft) 1220 mm × 2438 mm (4 ft × 8 ft)

Standard Equipment

TELESCOPIC BOOM

  • Boom angle indicator

ELECTRICAL

  • Alternator, 60 amp, 12 volt
  • Battery, 12 volt, 1000 CCA
  • Horn
  • Alarm, backup

OPERATOR STATION

  • Canopy, ROPS/FOPS
  • Joystick, single electronic
  • Adjustable joystick wristrest
  • Grab bars for easy entry
  • Seat – vinyl, suspension with Cat logo
  • Steering wheel spinner knob
  • Floor mat – heavy duty
  • Left side rear view mirror
  • Service door, cab air intake filter, fuel fill, hydraulic fill, level indicator, fuse panel and washer fill
  • Instruments – volt meter, hourmeter, engine oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge. All gauges protected by clear acrylic cover.
  • Park Brake with indicator light
  • Steering Wheel with Cat logo
  • Cat keys and locks
  • Brakes – wet disc service
  • Belt, seat – 3″ wide

POWER TRAIN

  • Engine, Cat C3.6L – 100 kW (134 hp) gross horsepower
  • Thermal starting aid
  • Transmission, Cat PG145 6 speed Power-shift, 4-speed forward, 3-speed reverse
  • Cat filters, hoses and couplings
  • Axles – Dana
  • Steering – 4 wheel
  • Drive – 4 wheel

STRUCTURE

  • Chassis, frame level up to 10 degrees when operating in rough, uneven terrain
  • Cat IT Coupler

ANTI-FREEZE

  • Coolant – Anti-freeze, 50/50 Mix

TIRES

  • Tires – 370/75-28 Duraforce Air

OTHER EQUIPMENT

  • Integrated lift and tie down points
  • Standard Cat color paint
  • Auxillary hydraulics for auxillary attachments (one function)

Optional Equipment

TELESCOPIC BOOM

  • Hydraulic IT Coupler (includes Auxiliary Electrics)

ELECTRICAL

  • Work Light Group: 3 Cab mounted Lights — 2 forward, 1 rearward; 1 reversing light; 2 Boom mounted Lights, 1 rotating beacon
  • Engine heater block
  • Heater – open cab
  • Road Light Group — Headlights, Brake Lights, Turn Signals

OPERATOR STATION

  • Air conditioning
  • Single Joystick – with Rocker Switch
  • EROPS – Cab Enclosure (Door, Safety Glass Windows, Front Windshield Wiper, Heater & Defroster Fan)
  • Skylight Wiper
  • Brick guard – Front and top.

TIRES

  • Tires – 370/75-28 Duraforce Foam Fill
  • Tires – 315/95-28 Telemaster Solid
  • Tire – 14.00-24 16PR Air
  • Tire – 14.00-24 12 PR Foam
  • Tires – 370/75-28 Non-Marking Air

OTHER EQUIPMENT

  • Fenders
  • Tow Hook – Pintle Type
  • Artic package – Package includes: 2400 AMP starter, 1000 watt hydraulic reservoir heater, 500 watt engine oil-pan heater, Dual maintenance free, 1375 CCA gel cell batteries, 160 watt battery heating blanket, 1000 watt engine block heater

WORK TOOLS

  • Carriage – side shift, 50 in. (available from factory)
  • Lifting Hook – fork mounted (available from factory)
  • Truss Broom
  • Carriage – standard tilt, 50 in. (available from factory)
  • Carriage – standard rotate, 50 in. (available from factory)
  • Carriage – swing, 72 in., 100 degrees, 9,000 lb. capacity, 5,000 lb. swung (available from factory)
  • Pallet Forks – two 60 in, 2 in x 6 in, 9,000 lb. capacity per pair (available from factory)
  • Pallet Forks – two 48 in, 2.36 in x 4 in, 9,000 lb. capacity per pair (available from factory)
  • Cubing Forks – two 48 in, 2 in x 2 in, 3,800 lb. capacity per pair (available from factory)
  • Bucket – General Purpose 1.3 Cu. Yd.
  • Bucket – Material Handling 1.95 Cu. Yd.
  • Bucket – Multi-Purpose, 1.3 Cu. Yd.
  • Work Platform — 8 ft x 4 ft with maximum capacity of 1,000 lbs. Includes enclosed fork pockets, side entry/exit gate, removable front rail and wire mesh floor

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