• Magazine
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
  • About Us
    1. Construction Lifting & Concrete Placement
    2. Telehandlers

    Caterpillar TL1255C Telehandler

    Feb. 1, 2012

    Cat TL1255C telehandler is the largest in the C Series with maximum lift capacity of  12,000 lb. and maximum lift height of 54.3 feet. The 142-horsepower Tier 4-Interim Cat C4.4 engine can accommodate B20 biofuel. Power shift transmission has 4 forward and 3 reverse gears with clutch modulation as standard. A single-lever joystick combines boom crowd and lift functions with an adjustable, two-position button for work tool tilt.

    Cat TL1255C telehander

    Cat TL1255C telehandler is the largest in the C Series with maximum lift capacity of  12,000 lb. and maximum lift height of 54.3 feet. The 142-horsepower Tier 4-Interim Cat C4.4 engine can accommodate B20 biofuel. Power shift transmission has 4 forward and 3 reverse gears with clutch modulation as standard. A single-lever joystick combines boom crowd and lift functions with an adjustable, two-position button for work tool tilt. Service access points are located under the engine cover, and routine daily maintenance is now reduced to checking fluid levels and a walk-around inspection.

    Cat TL1255C Telehandler Specifications

    • Engine: Cat C4.4 ACERT
    • Gross power: 142.1 horsepower
    • Rated load capacity: 12,000 lb.
    • Operating weight: 35,860 lb.
    • Maximum lift height w/stab down: 54’ 3”
    • Maximum forward reach: 42” 5”
    • Top travel speed: 20.4 mph