- Length To Fork Face: 20.51 ft / 6250 mm
- Ground Clearance: 1.59 ft / 482.6 mm
- Width Over Tires: 7.94 ft / 2420 mm
- Overall Height: 7.98 ft / 2430 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar TL943
The Caterpillar TL943 is a telescopic forklift of about 11.8 t, powered by a 94.5 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight26050 lb11816.1 kg
03Selected published values57
Telescopic forklifts are commonly used to place and retrieve materials where forward or elevated reach is required. Published rows for Caterpillar TL943 include published load capacity of 9000 lb / 4082.4 kg, published lift height of 43 ft / 13106.4 mm, published operating weight of 26050 lb / 11816.1 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length To Fork Face” field (20.51 ft / 6250 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 (7.94 ft / 2420 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 Face20.51 ft6250 mm
Ground Clearance1.59 ft482.6 mm
Width Over Tires7.94 ft2420 mm
Overall Height7.98 ft2430 mm
Wheelbase11 ft3352.8 mm
Height8 ft2438.4 mm
Turning Radius - Over Tires12 ft3.66 m
Turning Radius Outside Tires12 ft3657.6 mm
Wheel Base11 ft3.36 m
Width7.94 ft7.94 ft
Length - Fork Face20.5 ft6.25 m
Lift
Max Lift Height43 ft13106.4 mm
Max Forward Reach31.33 ft9549.39 mm
Max Load At Max Height7000 lb3175.15 kg
Max Load At Max Reach1200 lb544.32 kg
Max Lift Capacity9000 lb4082.34 kg
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
Operational
Operating Weight26050 lb11816.1 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
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward17.6 mph28.4 km/h
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
Weights
Operating Weight26050 lb11816.1 kg
Hydraulic
Pump TypeTandem Gear PumpTandem Gear Pump
Hydraulic System
Pump TypeTandem gear pumpTandem gear pump
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 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
Operating Specifications
Rated Load Capacity9000 lb4082.4 kg
Maximum Lift Height43 ft13.2 m
Maximum Forward Reach31.4 ft9.6 m
Top Travel Speed17.6 mph28.4 km/h
Load At Maximum Height7000 lb3175.2 kg
Load At Maximum Reach1200 lb544.4 kg
Load At Maximum Reach - No Stabilizers1200 lb544.4 kg
Load At Maximum Height - No Stabilizers7000 lb3175.2 kg
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank38 gal143.9 L
Hydraulic Tank40 gal151.5 L
Boom Performance
Boom Up11.8 s11.8 s
Boom Down9.1 s9.1 s
Tele In12.9 s12.9 s
Tele Out14.7 s14.7 s
Drawbar Pull - Basic22619 lb10259.9 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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