Among the key figures for the Caterpillar th255c telehandler forklift (2017-2026) are low engine power at 73.8 hp (55 kW) and low weight at 11,045 lb (5.01 t). It also has capacity at full forward reach of 1,720 lb (0.78 t).
Specification profile
Telehandler • 2017-2026
Weight: 11,045 lb (5.01 t)Engine power: 73.8 hp (55 kW)Capacity at Full Forward Reach: 1,720 lb (0.78 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height: 2,998 lb (1.36 t)
11,045 lb (5.01 t)Weight
73.8 hp (55 kW)Engine power
1,720 lb (0.78 t)Capacity at Full Forward Reach
2,998 lb (1.36 t)Capacity at Full Lift Height
14.9 mph (24 km/h)Travel speed
5.91 ft (1.8 m)Transport width
7.31 ft (2.23 m)Transport height
18.4 ft (5.6 m)Lifting Height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
73.8 hp (55 kW)
Low 49.6 hp (37 kW)Typical 102 hp (75.9 kW)High 173 hp (129 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
11,045 lb (5.01 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
1,720 lb (0.78 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
14.9 mph (24 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
5.91 ft (1.8 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.
Related measurements
Additional published measurements that share the same unit.
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 | th255c telehandler forklift |
| Category | Telehandler |
| Model year / production | 2017-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power73.8 hp (55 kW)
Maximum torque260/1800 Nm
Travel speed14.9 mph (24 km/h)
Dimensions
Capacity at Full Forward Reach1,720 lb (0.78 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height2,998 lb (1.36 t)
Lifting Height18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Transport height7.31 ft (2.23 m)
Transport length12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Transport width5.91 ft (1.8 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight11,045 lb (5.01 t)
Nominal Load at COG5,512 lb (2.5 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement0.77 US gal (2.9 L)
Emission levelEuro 3 b
Engine manufacturerDeutz
Engine typeTD2.9 L4
Side DisplacementNo
Transmission TypeHY
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

