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Caterpillar

TL1255 Telehandler

Rated Load Capacity

12000 lb

Maximum Lift Height

54.9 ft

Engine Model

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

  • Engine
    Spec Value
    Engine Model Cat® C3.6L*
    Gross Power - Basic 134 hp
    Note *Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
  • Operating Specifications
    Spec Value
    Rated Load Capacity 12000 lb
    Maximum Lift Height 54.9 ft
    Maximum Forward Reach 42 ft
    Top Travel Speed 21 mile/h
    Maximum Lift Height (o/r Down) 54.9 ft
    Drawbar Pull - Loaded 26510 lb
    Turning Radius - Over Tires 14.1 ft
    Capacity at Maximum Height (o/r Down) 5000 lb
    Capacity at Maximum Reach (o/r Down) 3500 lb
    Frame Leveling 10°
    Operating Weight 34182 lb
    Maximum Rated Load Capacity 12000 lb
  • Hydraulic System
    Spec Value
    Pump Type Variable displacement load sensing axial piston pump
    Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow 25 gal/min
    Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure 3307 psi
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Fuel Tank 38 gal (US)
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 5.7 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System 50 gal (US)
  • Axles
    Spec Value
    Types (1) Trunnion mounted planetary 55-degree steer axles
    Types (2) High bias limited slip differential on front axle
  • Braking System
    Spec Value
    Parking Brakes Wet disc, spring applied hydraulic release on front axle
    Service Brakes Inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles
  • Transmission Speeds
    Spec Value
    Forward 4 Speeds
    Reverse 3 Speeds
  • Tires
    Spec Value
    Standard 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
  • Boom Performance
    Spec Value
    Boom Up 17 s
    Boom Down 14.4 s
    Tele In 15.3 s
    Tele Out 19.7 s
  • Optional Work Tool Attachments
    Spec Value
    Carriages: Standard Tilt - Option 1 50 in
    Truss with Winch - Option 1 3 ft
    Carriages: Swing, 100° 72 in
    Carriages: Dual Hydraulic Fork Positioner - Option 2 72 in
    Carriages: Dual Hydraulic Fork Positioner - Option 1 50 in
    Buckets: General Purpose - Option 1 1.3 yd³
    Truss Booms - Option 1 12 ft
    Carriages: Standard Tilt - Option 3 72 in
    Buckets: Multi Purpose 1.3 yd³
    Forks: Pallet - Option 2 60 in
    Note *For use with 1525 mm (60 in) forks or larger
    Buckets: General Purpose - Option 2 2 yd³
    Fork Extensions* 90 in
    Forks: Pallet - Option 1 48 in
    Coupler Hydraulic IT Coupler (Includes Auxiliary Electronics)
    Material Handling Arm Adjustable 2-4 m (Adjustable 6.7-13.2 ft)
    Forks: Pallet - Option 3 72 in
    Carriages: Side Tilt - Option 2 72 in
    Forks: Block/Cubing 48 in
    Truss with Winch - Option 2 12 ft
    Fork Mounted - Hook Lifting Hook
    Carriages: Side Shift 48 in
    Truss Booms - Option 2 15 ft
    Buckets: Grapple 1.7 yd³
    Fork Mounted - Hopper Trash Hopper
    Carriages: Side Tilt - Option 1 50 in
    Carriages: Standard Tilt - Option 2 60 in
    Fork Mounted - Truss Boom Adjustable 2.1-3.6 m (Adjustable 7-12 ft)
    Fork Mounted - Work Platform 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