TH255C

TH255C Telehandler

TH255C Telehandler

DESCRIPTION

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

Compact Dimensions

The TH255C is purpose built to be able to gain entrance to narrow spaces and navigate space constrained sites. The super compact telehandler is perfect for working in small spaces and low buildings.

Power Train

Designed for a range of construction and agricultural applications, the Cat® TH255C features an efficient 55 kW (74 hp) engine coupled to a hydrostatic transmission.

Versatility

In order to help you get the most out of your machine, the Cat TH255C is exceptionally versatile and can use a range of attachments, including those fitting a universal quick coupler.

  • Standard Equipment
  • Optional Equipment
  • Specs
  • Docs

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

Specs

Overview

Long Name:
TH255C Telehandler
Name:
TH255C
Brand:
Caterpillar
Status:
Current

Engine

Engine Model
TD 2.9L L4*
Gross Power
74 hp / 55 kW
Displacement
177 in³ / 2.9 l
Maximum Torque - 1,800 rpm
193 lb/ft / 260 N·m

Weights

Operating Weight - With Carriage and Forks
11000 lb / 4999 kg

Operating Specifications

Rated Load Capacity
5500 lb / 2500 kg
Maximum Lift Height
18.37 ft / 5600 mm

Tires

Standard
12.00 × 16.5
Optional
14.00 × 17.5; 10.5 × 18; 33 × 12-20 non-marking

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank
24 gal (US) / 91 l
Hydraulic System
24 gal (US) / 91 l

Boom Performance

Boom Up
6.8 s / 6.8 s
Boom Down
4.6 s / 4.6 s
Tele In
3.8 s / 3.8 s
Tele Out
6.7 s / 6.7 s
Bucket Dump
2.5 s / 2.5 s
Drawbar Pull - Loaded
8700 lb / 38.7 kN
Bucket Crowd
2 s / 2 s

Braking System

Parking Brakes
Wet disc spring-applied hydraulic release
Service Brakes
Inboard wet disc brakes on front axle

Brakes

Feature
Light on dash indicates when brake is on.

Axles

Types (1)
Planetary on front and rear axles.
Types (2)
High bias limited slip differential on front axle.

Transmission

Forward
Variable Speed
Transmission
Hydrostatic
Reverse
Variable Speed

Instruments

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

Maximum Auxiliary Flow
19 gal/min / 72.3 l/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 / 241 bar
Pump Type
Gear pump

Operating Specifications - Standard Coupler

Capacity at Maximum Height
4400 lb / 1996 kg
Maximum Forward Reach
10.83 ft / 3300 mm
Turning Radius - Over Tires - 14 × 17.5 Tires
125 in / 3100 mm

Operating Specifications - Universal Quick Coupler

Capacity at Maximum Height
3000 lb / 1360 kg
Maximum Lift Height
18.37 ft / 5600 mm

Operating Specifications - Standard Coupler

Top Travel Speed - 12 × 16.5 Tires
15 mile/h / 24 km/h

Operating Specifications - Universal Quick Coupler

Maximum Forward Reach
10.83 ft / 3300 mm
Turning Radius - Over Tires - 14 × 17.5 Tires
125 in / 3100 mm
Top Travel Speed - 12 × 16.5 Tires
15 mile/h / 24 km/h

Operating Specifications - Standard Coupler

Capacity at Maximum Reach
1850 lb / 839 kg

Operating Specifications - Universal Quick Coupler

Top Travel Speed - 14 × 17.5 Tires
17 mile/h / 27 km/h

Operating Specifications - Standard Coupler

Rated Load Capacity
5500 lb / 2500 kg

Operating Specifications - Universal Quick Coupler

Rated Load Capacity
5500 lb / 2500 kg
Turning Radius - Over Tires - 12 × 16.5 Tires
127 in / 3200 mm

Operating Specifications - Standard Coupler

Maximum Lift Height
18.37 ft / 5600 mm

Operating Specifications - Universal Quick Coupler

Capacity at Maximum Reach
1700 lb / 771 kg

Operating Specifications - Standard Coupler

Turning Radius - Over Tires - 12 × 16.5 Tires
127 in / 3200 mm

Engine

Note
*Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim

Operating Specifications - Standard Coupler

Top Travel Speed - 14 × 17.5 Tires
17 mile/h / 27 km/h

SEE HOW TH255C COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.

Telehandlers
TH255C
TH255C Telehandler
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Engine Model
TD 2.9L L4*
Rated Load Capacity
5500 lb / 2500 kg
Maximum Lift Height
18.37 ft / 5600 mm
Standard
12.00 × 16.5
Optional
14.00 × 17.5; 10.5 × 18; 33 × 12-20 non-marking
Fuel Tank
24 gal (US) / 91 l
Hydraulic System
24 gal (US) / 91 l
Boom Up
6.8 s / 6.8 s
Boom Down
4.6 s / 4.6 s
Tele In
3.8 s / 3.8 s
Tele Out
6.7 s / 6.7 s
Drawbar Pull - Loaded
8700 lb / 38.7 kN
Parking Brakes
Wet disc spring-applied hydraulic release
Service Brakes
Inboard wet disc brakes on front axle
Types (1)
Indicators for machine hours, fuel-level, steer mode, steering pressure, battery charge, coolant temperature, parking brake and engine pre-heat.
Types (2)
Reverse motion alarm.
Forward
Variable Speed
Reverse
Variable Speed
Note
*Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim
Pump Type
Gear pump
Maximum Forward Reach
10.83 ft / 3300 mm
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TL1255 Telehandler
Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Engine Model
Cat® C3.6L*
Rated Load Capacity
12000 lb / 5443 kg
Maximum Lift Height
54.9 ft / 16.7 m
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
38 gal (US) / 145 l
Hydraulic System
50 gal (US) / 189 l
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
Drawbar Pull - Loaded
26510 lb / 117.9 kN
Parking Brakes
Wet disc, spring applied hydraulic release on front axle
Service Brakes
Inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles
Types (1)
Trunnion mounted planetary 55-degree steer axles
Types (2)
High bias limited slip differential on front axle
Forward
4 Speeds
Reverse
3 Speeds
Note
*For use with 1525 mm (60 in) forks or larger
Pump Type
Variable displacement load sensing axial piston pump
Maximum Forward Reach
42 ft / 12.8 m
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TL1055
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Brand
Caterpillar
Status
Current
Engine Model
Cat® C3.6L*
Rated Load Capacity
10000 lb / 4536 kg
Maximum Lift Height
54.9 ft / 16.7 m
Standard
400/75-28 Duraforce Air
Optional
400/75-28 Duraforce Foam; 360/85-28 Telemaster Solid; 14.00-24 16PR Air; 14.00-24 12PR Foam; 400/75-28 Non-Marking Air; 400/75-28 Non-Marking Foam
Fuel Tank
38 gal (US) / 145 l
Hydraulic System
49 gal (US) / 185 l
Boom Up
15 s / 15 s
Boom Down
13 s / 13 s
Tele In
15.3 s / 15.3 s
Tele Out
19.7 s / 19.7 s
Drawbar Pull - Loaded
26510 lbf / 117.9 kN
Parking Brakes
Wet disc, spring applied hydraulic release on front axle
Service Brakes
Inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles
Types (1)
Trunnion mounted planetary 55-degree steer axles
Types (2)
High bias limited slip differential on front axle
Forward
4 Speeds
Reverse
3 Speeds
Note
*For use with 1525 mm (60 in) forks or larger
Pump Type
Variable displacement load sensing axial piston pump
Maximum Forward Reach
42 ft / 12.8 m
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