Caterpillar th255 telehandler forklift Specs (2010-2013)

The Caterpillar th255 telehandler forklift (2010-2013) brings together below-average engine power at 84.5 hp (63 kW) and low weight at 10,800 lb (4.9 t). Its published capacity at full forward reach is 1,896 lb (0.86 t).
Specification profile

Telehandler • 2010-2013

Weight: 10,800 lb (4.9 t)Engine power: 84.5 hp (63 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 1,896 lb (0.86 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 2,998 lb (1.36 t)
10,800 lb (4.9 t)Weight
84.5 hp (63 kW)Engine power
1,896 lb (0.86 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
2,998 lb (1.36 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
16.2 mph (26 km/h)Travel speed
5.97 ft (1.82 m)Transport width
6.3 ft (1.92 m)Transport height
18.4 ft (5.6 m)Lifting Height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

84.5 hp (63 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

10,800 lb (4.9 t)
Low 9,237 lb (4.19 t)Typical 21,299 lb (9.66 t)High 59,194 lb (26.9 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Capacity at Full Forward Reach

Low

1,896 lb (0.86 t)
Low 661 lb (0.3 t)Typical 2,841 lb (1.29 t)High 11,993 lb (5.44 t)

Capacity at Full Forward Reach is well below the typical figure.

Capacity at Full Lift Height

Low

2,998 lb (1.36 t)
Low 1,653 lb (0.75 t)Typical 6,698 lb (3.04 t)High 19,842 lb (9 t)

Capacity at Full Lift Height is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Below average

16.2 mph (26 km/h)
Low 12.4 mph (20 km/h)Typical 18.4 mph (29.6 km/h)High 24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Travel speed is below the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

5.97 ft (1.82 m)
Low 4.63 ft (1.41 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.31 m)High 9.32 ft (2.84 m)

Transport width is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length12 ft (3.66 m)
Transport height6.3 ft (1.92 m)
Transport width5.97 ft (1.82 m)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Weight10,800 lb (4.9 t)
Nominal Load at COG5,512 lb (2.5 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height2,998 lb (1.36 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach1,896 lb (0.86 t)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Side DisplacementNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Inclination CorrectionNO
StVZO EquipmentNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Caterpillar
Model th255 telehandler forklift
Category Telehandler
Model year / production 2010-2013
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power84.5 hp (63 kW)
Travel speed16.2 mph (26 km/h)

Dimensions

Capacity at Full Forward Reach1,896 lb (0.86 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height2,998 lb (1.36 t)
Lifting Height18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport height6.3 ft (1.92 m)
Transport length12 ft (3.66 m)
Transport width5.97 ft (1.82 m)

Capacity & weight

Weight10,800 lb (4.9 t)
Nominal Load at COG5,512 lb (2.5 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC4.4 DIT
Side DisplacementNo

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres12.00×16.5

Features

Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesTH
Centre of Gravity19.7 in (500 mm)
Inclination CorrectionNo
StVZO EquipmentNo