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Rated Load Capacity

12000 lb

Maximum Lift Height

54.9 ft

Engine Model

Cat® C3.6L*

TL1255 Telehandler

ABOUT THE tl1255

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

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