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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar TL642

The Caterpillar TL642 is a 9.2 t-class telescopic forklift with a 94.5 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Telescopic Forklift category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight20240 lb9180.8 kg
03Selected published values56
Published highlights
  • Length To Fork Face: 18.48 ft / 5630 mm
  • Ground Clearance: 1.37 ft / 416.56 mm
  • Width Over Tires: 7.91 ft / 2410 mm
  • Overall Height: 7.81 ft / 2380 mm
Typical use

Telescopic forklifts are commonly used to place and retrieve materials where forward or elevated reach is required. Published rows for Caterpillar TL642 include published load capacity of 6500 lb / 2948.4 kg, published lift height of 42 ft / 12801.6 mm, published operating weight of 20240 lb / 9180.8 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Length To Fork Face” field (18.48 ft / 5630 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.37 ft / 416.56 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (7.91 ft / 2410 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.

01

Dimensions

Length To Fork Face18.48 ft5630 mm
Ground Clearance1.37 ft416.56 mm
Width Over Tires7.91 ft2410 mm
Overall Height7.81 ft2380 mm
Wheelbase10.67 ft3250 mm
Height7.8 ft2377.44 mm
Turning Radius - Over Tires12 ft3.66 m
Turning Radius Outside Tires12 ft3657.6 mm
Wheel Base10.7 ft3.27 m
Width7.91 ft7.91 ft
Length - Fork Face18.5 ft5.64 m
02

Lift

Max Lift Height42 ft12801.6 mm
Max Forward Reach30 ft9144 mm
Max Load At Max Height6500 lb2948.36 kg
Max Load At Max Reach700 lb317.52 kg
Max Lift Capacity6500 lb2948.36 kg
03

Engine

Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3054C, Tier II3054C, Tier II
Gross Power99 hp73.9 kw
Net Power94.5 hp70.5 kw
Displacement268.5 cu in4.4 L
Bore4.2 in105 mm
Stroke5 in126.8 mm
Gross Power - Basic99 hp73.9 kw
Maximum Torque - Standard302.4 lb ft410 Nm
04

Operational

Operating Weight20240 lb9180.8 kg
Fuel Capacity38 gal143.9 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity40 gal151.5 L
Tire Size13.00 x 24 12-PR13.00 x 24 12-PR
05

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward20.4 mph32.9 km/h
06

Tires

Standard13.00 x 24 12-PR13.00 x 24 12-PR
Optional Construction13.00 x 24 Foam Filled or Rock Lug or Solid13.00 x 24 Foam Filled or Rock Lug or Solid
07

Weights

Operating Weight20240 lb9180.8 kg
08

Hydraulic

Pump TypeSingle SectionSingle Section
09

Hydraulic System

Pump TypeSingle-sectionSingle-section
10

Axles

ManufacturerDanaDana
11

Operator Station

FeaturesVinyl suspension seat, single electronic joystick, spacious interior, ergonomic cabVinyl suspension seat, single electronic joystick, spacious interior, ergonomic cab
12

Brakes

Parking BrakeSpring-applied hydraulic release on front axleSpring-applied hydraulic release on front axle
FeaturesService Brakes - inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles; Parking Brakes- spring-applied hydraulic release on front axleService Brakes - inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles; Parking Brakes- spring-applied hydraulic release on front axle
13

Operating Specifications

Rated Load Capacity6500 lb2948.4 kg
Maximum Lift Height42 ft12.9 m
Maximum Forward Reach30 ft9.2 m
Top Travel Speed20.4 mph32.9 km/h
Load At Maximum Height6500 lb2948.4 kg
Load At Maximum Reach700 lb317.6 kg
Load At Maximum Reach - No Stabilizers700 lb317.6 kg
Load At Maximum Height - No Stabilizers6500 lb2948.4 kg
14

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank38 gal143.9 L
Hydraulic Tank40 gal151.5 L
Hydraulic System40 gal151.5 L
15

Boom Performance

Boom Up13 s13 s
Boom Down10 s10 s
Tele In13 s13 s
Tele Out14 s14 s
Drawbar Pull - Basic18000 lb8164.7 kg
16

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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