Caterpillar th255c telehandler forklift Specs (2017-2026)

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.

Transport length12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Transport height7.31 ft (2.23 m)
Transport width5.91 ft (1.8 m)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Weight11,045 lb (5.01 t)
Nominal Load at COG5,512 lb (2.5 t)
Capacity at Full Lift Height2,998 lb (1.36 t)
Capacity at Full Forward Reach1,720 lb (0.78 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 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