- Length To Fork Face: 20.67 ft / 6300.22 mm
- Ground Clearance: 1.59 ft / 482.6 mm
- Width Over Tires: 8.33 ft / 2538.99 mm
- Overall Height: 8.33 ft / 2538.99 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar TL1255
Weighing roughly 16.1 t and rated at 134.9 hp, the Caterpillar TL1255 is a telescopic forklift in its size class.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight35400 lb16057.2 kg
03Selected published values56
Telescopic forklifts are commonly used to place and retrieve materials where forward or elevated reach is required. Published rows for Caterpillar TL1255 include published load capacity of 12000 lb / 5443.2 kg, published lift height of 54.46 ft / 16599.41 mm, published operating weight of 35400 lb / 16057.2 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length To Fork Face” field (20.67 ft / 6300.22 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.59 ft / 482.6 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (8.33 ft / 2538.99 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Length To Fork Face20.67 ft6300.22 mm
Ground Clearance1.59 ft482.6 mm
Width Over Tires8.33 ft2538.99 mm
Overall Height8.33 ft2538.99 mm
Wheelbase12 ft3657.6 mm
Height8.4 ft2560.33 mm
Turning Radius - Over Tires14 ft4.27 m
Turning Radius Outside Tires14 ft4267.2 mm
Wheel Base12 ft3.66 m
Width8.4 ft8.4 ft
Length - Fork Face20.8 ft6.34 m
Lift
Max Lift Height54.46 ft16599.41 mm
Max Forward Reach42.42 ft12929.62 mm
Max Load At Max Height5000 lb2267.97 kg
Max Load At Max Reach3500 lb1587.58 kg
Max Lift Capacity12000 lb5443.11 kg
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC4.4TAC4.4TA
Gross Power142 hp105.9 kw
Net Power134.9 hp100.6 kw
Gross Power - Basic141 hp105.2 kw
Net Power (Basic)134.9 hp100.6 kw
Operational
Operating Weight35400 lb16057.2 kg
Fuel Capacity38 gal143.9 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity60 gal227.2 L
Tire Size17.50 x 25-12 PR17.50 x 25-12 PR
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward18.9 mph30.5 km/h
Tires
Standard17.50 x 25 - 12 PR17.50 x 25 - 12 PR
Optional Construction17.50 x 25 Foam Filled, Rock Lug or 14.00 x 24 Solid17.50 x 25 Foam Filled, Rock Lug or 14.00 x 24 Solid
Weights
Operating Weight35644.3 lb16168 kg
Hydraulic
Pump TypeGear PumpGear Pump
Hydraulic System
Pump TypeLoad sensing pistonLoad sensing piston
Axles
ManufacturerDanaDana
Operator Station
FeaturesVinyl suspension seat, single electronic joystick, spacious interior, ergonomic cabVinyl suspension seat, single electronic joystick, spacious interior, ergonomic cab
Brakes
Parking Brakemechanical on front axlemechanical on front axle
FeaturesService Brakes - inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles; Parking Brakes - mechanical on front axleService Brakes - inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles; Parking Brakes - mechanical on front axle
Operating Specifications
Rated Load Capacity12000 lb5443.2 kg
Maximum Lift Height54.5 ft16.6 m
Maximum Forward Reach42.5 ft13 m
Top Travel Speed18.9 mph30.5 km/h
Load At Maximum Height5000 lb2268 kg
Load At Maximum Reach3498.8 lb1587 kg
Load At Maximum Height - Stabilizers Up4000 lb1814.4 kg
Load At Maximum Height - Stabilizers Down5000 lb2268 kg
Load At Maximum Reach - Stabilizers Down3500 lb1587.6 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank38 gal143.9 L
Hydraulic Tank60 gal227.2 L
Hydraulic System60 gal227.2 L
Boom Performance
Boom Up15.7 s15.7 s
Boom Down13.9 s13.9 s
Tele In13.9 s13.9 s
Tele Out17.6 s17.6 s
Drawbar Pull - Basic20000 lb9071.9 kg
Instrumentation
FeaturesVolt meter, hourmeter, engine oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, water temperature gaugeVolt meter, hourmeter, engine oil pressure gauge, fuel gauge, water temperature gauge
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