TH1255 Telehandler
THE RUNDOWN
Comfortable Operator Station
Cat Telehandlers offer a roomy operator station, with standard features like a tilt steering column, dual charging ports, cupholder, and options like an enclosed cab with air conditioning and a top window sunshade to deliver excellent comfort when operating.
Easy To Operate
Pilot controlled joystick with excellent multi-function capability, makes the Cat Telehandler easy to use. The intuitive LCD monitor provides easy to read machine information, with a choice of languages, and delivers a standard multi-operator code security system.
Safety On The Job Site
Your safety is our top priority and the Cat Telehandler is designed to help keep you safer on the job. Standard equipment like the load stability indication (LSI) system, operator presence seat switch, rearview camera, high-visibility orange seat belt, and optional features such as the seat belt reminder system and hydraulic lockout switch, are just a few of the safety features we’ve built into the machine.
Simple Service For More Uptime
With extended service intervals, spend more time working and less time on maintenance with Cat Telehandlers. Daily check points are at ground level with grouped service points, and an easy-to-use service tool that allows quick checks of the chain for tension, link wear, or stretching. And rest easy with the standard 5-year/5,000-hour warranty for the main frame, boom, stabilizer frame and stabilizers.
Lower Operating Costs
Equipped with features such as 500-hour greasing interval, 500-hour boom maintenance interval, 3,000-hour hydraulic oil, 6,000-hour extended life coolant, engine idle shutdown, and efficient hydraulics with a variable displacement pump, the Cat Telehandler was designed to help reduce your operating costs.
Cat Attachments
Combining a wide selection of Cat Telehandler attachments with either the industry-standard TH coupler or the Integrated Tool Carrier (IT) coupler, the Next Generation Cat Telehandlers deliver exceptional versatility to meet the varied demands of today's job sites.
Engine - Standard
| Model | Cat C3.6 |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emissions standards. |
| Gross Power | ISO 14396:2002 |
| Gross Power | 74hp |
| Displacement | 220in³ |
Engine - Option 1
| Model* | Cat C3.6 |
| Emissions | Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V emissions standards. |
| Gross Power | ISO 14396:2002 |
| Gross Power | 115hp |
| Displacement | 220in³ |
Operating Specifications
| Rated Load Capacity | 12000lb |
| Maximum Lift Height | 54.6ft |
| Maximum Forward Reach | 41ft |
| Frame Leveling | 10 degrees |
| Drawbar Pull - Loaded | 29225lbf |
| Capacity at Maximum Lift Height (Stabilizers Down) | 5000lb |
| Capacity at Maximum Forward Reach (Stabilizers Down) | 3500lb |
| Operating Weight | 31238lb |
| Maximum Ground Bearing Pressure (Solid Tires) | 230psi |
| Maximum Ground Bearing Pressure (Pneumatic Tires) | 175psi |
| Travel Speed – Forward | 18mile/h |
| Travel Speed – Reverse | 13mile/h |
| Turning Radius over Tires (2-wheel steer) | 259in³ |
| Turning Radius over Tires (4-wheel steer) | 157in |
| Note | Operating Specifications, and Dimensions are based on 55 kW (74 hp) engine, pnuematic tires, open canopy, 1829 mm (72 in) standard carriage, 1829 mm (72 in) forks, full fluids, and 80 kg (176 hp) engine. |
| Note (1) | Travel Speeds and Drawbar Pull are based on the 86 kW (115 hp) engine. |
Weight Additions (add to base configured weight)
| Engine* | 194lb |
| Enclosed Cab (with Air Conditioning) | 364lb |
| Solid Tires | 1905lb |
| Fenders (set of 4) | 119lb |
| Note | * 86 kW (115 hp) Engine |
Hydraulic System
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow | 14.5gpm |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure | 4061psi |
| Maximum Pump Flow | 37gpm |
| System Operating Pressure | 4061psi |
Service Refill Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 39gal (US) |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | 5gal (US) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 24gal (US) |
| Hydraulic System | 44gal (US) |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.4gal (US) |
| Transmission | 5.3gal (US) |
| Transfer Case | 0.7gal (US) |
| Note | Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is only applicable for 86 kW (115 hp) engine option. |
Transmission Speeds
| Forward | 4 Gears |
| Reverse | 3 Gears |
Tires
| Option (1) | 17.5-25 Galaxy Giraffe XLW L-2 (Air) |
| Option (2) | 14-24 Camso TLH 792S (Solid) |
| Option (3) | 14-24 Maxam MS709 (Solid) |
Braking System
| Service Brakes | Inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles |
| Parking Brakes | Wet disc, spring applied hydraulic release (front axle) |
Boom Performance
| Boom Down | 18.1 sec |
| Boom Up | 16.4 sec |
| Tele In | 19.4 sec |
| Tele Out | 20.5 sec |
Dimensions (Approximate)
| Height - Machine Rear | 106in |
| Overall Length to Front of Carriage | 252in |
| Overall Width - Stabilizers Down | 146in |
| Overall Width - Standard Tires | 97in |
| Wheel Base | 131in |
| Ground Clearance | 18in |
Air Conditioning System
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains 0.68 kg (1.5 lb) of refrigerant. The refrigerant is either R134a or R1234yf. If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the refrigerant in the system has a CO2 equivalent of 0.972 metric tonnes (1.07 tons). |
Sustainability
| Recyclability | 98% |
Sound
| Exterior Sound | 82 dB(A) |
| Operator Sound | 79dB(A) |
Standard Equipment
ENGINE
- 55 kW (74 hp)
COLD WEATHER
- Battery disconnect with lockout feature
OPERATOR STATION
- Canopy
OPERATING ENHANCERS
- Operator Presence Seat Switch
- Camera, rearview
- Load Stability Indicator (LSI)
OPERATOR SEAT
- Seat – Mechanical Suspension
SEAT BELT
- Seat belt – 51 mm (2 in)
OPERATOR STATION ACCESSORIES
- USB dual charging port (USB-A and USB-C)
- Security, 4 digit operator code enabled
- Wiper, front (enclosed cab only)
FENDERS
- Cab fender (Left Hand front)
OTHER OPTIONS
- Frame cover
- Retrieval hitch
LIGHTS
- LED work lights – cab, boom
TELEMATICS
- PLE643 – Product Link™ Elite
ATTACHMENT COUPLER
- TH Coupler (Manual)
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS
- Capped auxiliary hydraulic lines
STABILIZERS
- Front Stabilizers
Optional Equipment
ENGINE
- 86 kW (115 hp)
COLD WEATHER
- Cold Weather Package
- Dual Battery, heavy duty
- Engine Block Heater
- Ether Starting Aid
OPERATOR STATION
- Enclosed Cab, heat
- Enclosed Cab, heat, air conditioner
OPERATOR SEAT
- Seat – Mechanical Suspension Plus
SEAT BELT
- Seat belt – 75 mm (3 in)
- Seat belt with Indicator – 75 mm (3 in)
OPERATOR STATION ACCESSORIES
- Security, Bluetooth® key
- Hydraulic lockout switch
- Wiper, rear (enclosed cab only)
- Wiper, roof (enclosed cab only)
- Sunshade (top window)
- Padlocks (set of 4)
FENDERS
- Fenders (4 Wheels)
GUARDING
- Window guard, front
- Window guard, top
OTHER OPTIONS
- Boom prop
LIGHTS
- Beacon
- Roading lights
TIRES
- Galaxy – pneumatic directional
- Camso – solid directional
- Maxam – solid non-directional
ATTACHMENT COUPLER
- IT Coupler (Manual)
- IT Coupler (Hydraulic)
AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS
- Twist to connect hydraulic quick disconnects
CARRIAGE
- Standard – 1270 mm (50 in)
- Standard – 1829 mm (72 in)
- Side Tilt/Rotating – 1270 mm (50 in)
- Side Tilt/Rotating – 1829 mm (72 in)
- Hydraulic Fork Positioner – 1829 mm (72 in)
FORKS
- Pallet Forks – 1220 mm (48 in)
- Pallet Forks – 1525 mm (60 in)
- Pallet Forks – 1829 mm (72 in)
OTHER WORK TOOL ATTACHMENTS
- General Purpose Bucket
- Truss Boom – 3.7 m (12 ft)