Engine
| Engine Model | TD 2.9L L4* 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 |
| Note | *Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim *Emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim |
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Telehandlers TH255C
Request A Price Find DealerKey Specs
- Rated Load Capacity
- 5500 lb
- 2500 kg
- Maximum Lift Height
- 18.37 ft
- 5600 mm
- Engine Model
- TD 2.9L L4*
- TD 2.9L L4*
Overview
CONFIGURED FOR SUCCESS
The TH255C is precision engineered to handle any task, offering stability, maneuverability, speed and power in any application.
Features At A Glance
Product Specifications for TH255C
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 12.00 × 16.5 |
| Optional | 14.00 × 17.5; 10.5 × 18; 33 × 12-20 non-marking 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 Wet disc spring-applied hydraulic release |
| Service Brakes | Inboard wet disc brakes on front axle Inboard wet disc brakes on front axle |
Brakes
| Feature | Light on dash indicates when brake is on. Light on dash indicates when brake is on. |
Axles
| Types (1) | Planetary on front and rear axles. Planetary on front and rear axles. |
| Types (2) | High bias limited slip differential on front axle. High bias limited slip differential on front axle. |
Transmission
| Forward | Variable Speed Variable Speed |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic Hydrostatic |
| Reverse | Variable Speed 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. 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. Panel and switches are illuminated for night operation. |
| Types (2) | Reverse motion alarm. 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. 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 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 |
| Top Travel Speed - 12 × 16.5 Tires | 15 mile/h 24 km/h |
| Capacity at Maximum Reach | 1850 lb 839 kg |
| Rated Load Capacity | 5500 lb 2500 kg |
| Maximum Lift Height | 18.37 ft 5600 mm |
| Turning Radius - Over Tires - 12 × 16.5 Tires | 127 in 3200 mm |
| Top Travel Speed - 14 × 17.5 Tires | 17 mile/h 27 km/h |
Operating Specifications - Universal Quick Coupler
| Capacity at Maximum Height | 3000 lb 1360 kg |
| Maximum Lift Height | 18.37 ft 5600 mm |
| 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 |
| Top Travel Speed - 14 × 17.5 Tires | 17 mile/h 27 km/h |
| Rated Load Capacity | 5500 lb 2500 kg |
| Turning Radius - Over Tires - 12 × 16.5 Tires | 127 in 3200 mm |
| Capacity at Maximum Reach | 1700 lb 771 kg |
TH255C 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.
TH255C 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
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Selected
- Rated Load Capacity
- 5500 lb
- 2500 kg
- Maximum Lift Height
- 18.37 ft
- 5600 mm
- Engine Model
- TD 2.9L L4*
- TD 2.9L L4*
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TL642
- Rated Load Capacity
- 6500 lb
- 2948 kg
- Maximum Lift Height
- 42 ft
- 12.8 m
- Engine Model
- Cat® C3.6L
- Cat® C3.6L
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TL642 w/Stabilizers
- Rated Load Capacity
- 6500 lb
- 2948 kg
- Maximum Lift Height
- 42 ft
- 12.8 m
- Engine Model
- Cat® C3.6L
- Cat® C3.6L
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