New Cat Telehandlers Reach for the Stars

Continuing on from last Friday’s Caterpillar blog post on classic machines, today we are taking a look at something totally up to date, with the American manufacturing giant’s new line up of telehandlers.

Four new Caterpillar machines the TH0642, TH0842, TH1055 and TH1255 have already made their debut at the recent World of Concrete trade show in Las Vegas, and I would assume that European versions with Stage V emissions compliant engines, will be presented at the Bauma Trade Fair in Munich this coming April.

The new line up of distinctive North American style TH Series telehandlers are replacing the outgoing TL range which were manufactured by JLG having been launched as far back as 2007.   

The new models range from 6,000 pounds of capacity and 42 feet of lift height on the TH0642 to 12,000 pounds and 55 feet of lift height on the TH1255.

Power comes from a 74hp (55kw) turbocharged and aftercooled Cat C3.6TA engine and meet American market EPA Tier 4 Final emissions standards. These engines also feature zero-service diesel particulate filters and don’t require diesel exhaust fluid.

According to Caterpillar a more powerful engine option is available for the TH0842, TH1055 and TH1255 that uses selective catalytic reduction to meet emissions standards.

Contractors can choose between open, enclosed with heat, and enclosed with heat and air conditioning operator stations. This new generation also comes with standard tilt steering columns and ergonomic control layouts. Operators will also benefit from a pilot-controlled joystick for multi-function performance and standard auxiliary hydraulics for hydraulic Cat attachments.

Two coupler interface options are available: the IT or Standard TH. The Standard TH is smaller and lighter, with improved fork visibility and enhanced load capacity on an extended boom.

Checkout the promotional video below.