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Caterpillar

TH255C Telehandler

Rated Load Capacity

5500 lb

Maximum Lift Height

18.37 ft

Engine Model

TD 2.9L L4*

Overview

The TH255C is precision engineered to handle any task, offering stability, maneuverability, speed and power in any application.

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Features

Specifications

  • Engine
    Spec Value
    Engine Model TD 2.9L L4*
    Gross Power 74 hp
    Displacement 177 in³
    Maximum Torque - 1,800 rpm 193 lb/ft
    Note *Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim
  • Weights
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight - With Carriage and Forks 11000 lb
  • Operating Specifications
    Spec Value
    Rated Load Capacity 5500 lb
    Maximum Lift Height 18.37 ft
  • Tires
    Spec Value
    Standard 12.00 × 16.5
    Optional 14.00 × 17.5; 10.5 × 18; 33 × 12-20 non-marking
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Fuel Tank 24 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System 24 gal (US)
  • Boom Performance
    Spec Value
    Boom Up 6.8 s
    Boom Down 4.6 s
    Tele In 3.8 s
    Tele Out 6.7 s
    Bucket Dump 2.5 s
    Drawbar Pull - Loaded 8700 lb
    Bucket Crowd 2 s
  • Braking System
    Spec Value
    Parking Brakes Wet disc spring-applied hydraulic release
    Service Brakes Inboard wet disc brakes on front axle
  • Brakes
    Spec Value
    Feature Light on dash indicates when brake is on.
  • Axles
    Spec Value
    Types (1) Planetary on front and rear axles.
    Types (2) High bias limited slip differential on front axle.
  • Transmission
    Spec Value
    Forward Variable Speed
    Transmission Hydrostatic
    Reverse Variable Speed
  • Instruments
    Spec Value
    Types (1) Indicators for machine hours, fuel-level, steer mode, steering pressure, battery charge, coolant temperature, parking brake and engine pre-heat.
    Types (3) Panel and switches are illuminated for night operation.
    Types (2) Reverse motion alarm.
  • Hydraulic System - Implement
    Spec Value
    Maximum Auxiliary Flow 19 gal/min
    Note Auxiliary Hydraulic Circuit used for all attachments equipped with cylinders or other hydraulic components. Consists of valves, controls, and hydraulic lines.
    Maximum System Pressure 3500 psi
    Pump Type Gear pump
  • Operating Specifications - Standard Coupler
    Spec Value
    Capacity at Maximum Height 4400 lb
    Maximum Forward Reach 10.83 ft
    Turning Radius - Over Tires - 14 × 17.5 Tires 125 in
    Top Travel Speed - 12 × 16.5 Tires 15 mile/h
    Capacity at Maximum Reach 1850 lb
    Rated Load Capacity 5500 lb
    Maximum Lift Height 18.37 ft
    Turning Radius - Over Tires - 12 × 16.5 Tires 127 in
    Top Travel Speed - 14 × 17.5 Tires 17 mile/h
  • Operating Specifications - Universal Quick Coupler
    Spec Value
    Capacity at Maximum Height 3000 lb
    Maximum Lift Height 18.37 ft
    Maximum Forward Reach 10.83 ft
    Turning Radius - Over Tires - 14 × 17.5 Tires 125 in
    Top Travel Speed - 12 × 16.5 Tires 15 mile/h
    Top Travel Speed - 14 × 17.5 Tires 17 mile/h
    Rated Load Capacity 5500 lb
    Turning Radius - Over Tires - 12 × 16.5 Tires 127 in
    Capacity at Maximum Reach 1700 lb

Standard Equipment

Cab ROPS and FOPS

  • Canopy, Fixed Steering Column
  • Sunscreen
  • Mechanical Suspension Seat with Seat Belt
  • Mechanical Parking Brake

Electrical

  • 1 × 12V 1,000 CCA Battery
  • Reverse Alarm

Other Equipment

  • Boom Brushes
  • Single Auxiliary Service to Boom Head

Tires

  • Mitas 12 × 16.5, Pneumatic

Quick Couplers

  • Manual Quick Coupler
  • Note: Standard Coupler or Universal Quick Coupler options are available, and must be selected, please consult your Cat dealer for details.

Optional Equipment

Cab ROPS and FOPS

  • Canopy, Tilt Steering Column
  • Cab Enclosed with Heat
  • Cab Enclosed with Heat and Air Conditioning
  • Screen Guard
  • Roof Guard
  • Heater/De-mister
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seatbelt, 76 mm (3 in)
  • Column Mounted FNR Lever
  • Front, Rear, and Roof Wipers

Electrical

  • Block Heater 110 Volt
  • Work Lights, 4 × Cab Mounted (2 front, 2 rear) 2 × Boom Mounted
  • Product Link™ Ready, Version 641
  • Seven (7) Pin Trailer Service
  • Rotating Beacon
  • Radio Ready
  • Battery Disconnect

Other Equipment

  • Auxiliary Service to Rear
  • Rear Hitch Mirror, Flat
  • Rear Hitch Mirror, Convex
  • Tool Box
  • Boom Safety Brace
  • Wheel Chocks
  • Remote Grease System

Tires

  • 14 × 17.5, Pneumatic
  • 12 × 16.5, Foam
  • 14 × 17.5, Foam
  • 10.5-18, Pneumatic
  • 33 × 22, Solid Non-Marking

Tow Hitches

  • Retrieval Hitch
  • Manual Hitch
  • Automatic Adjustable Hitch

Quick Couplers

  • Hydraulic Quick Coupler
  • Note: Standard Coupler or Universal Quick Coupler options are available, and must be selected, please consult your Cat dealer for details.

Work Tools

  • Floating Fork Carriage
  • Side Shift Carriage
  • Side Tilt/Rotate Carriage
  • 0.36 m3 (0.48 yd3) Multi Purpose Bucket
  • 0.76 m3 (1.0 yd3) General Purpose Bucket
  • 0.76 m3 (1.0 yd3) Grapple Bucket
  • 1.0 m3 (1.3 yd3) Multi Purpose Bucket
  • 1.5 m3 (1.95 yd3) Light Material Bucket
  • 1225 mm (48 in) Bale Fork
  • Grapple Bucket
  • Muck Fork and Grapple
  • Material Handling Arm for Universal Quick Coupler