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Cat

TL642 Telehandler

Rated Load Capacity

6500 lb

Maximum Lift Height

42 ft

Engine Model

Cat® C3.6L

Overview

The TL642 is precision engineered to handle any task, offering stability, maneuverability, speed and power in any application.

Photos

Specifications

  • Engine
    Spec Value
    Engine Model Cat® C3.6L
    Gross Power - Basic 73.7 HP
    Note Meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission standards.
  • Weights
    Spec Value
    Operating Weight 22002 lb
  • Operating Specifications
    Spec Value
    Rated Load Capacity 6500 lb
    Maximum Lift Height 42 ft
    Maximum Forward Reach 30 ft
    Top Travel Speed 19 mile/h
    Drawbar Pull - Loaded 20670 lbf
    Turning Radius - Over Tires 12 ft
    Frame Leveling 10°
    Capacity at Maximum Height 6500 lb
    Capacity at Maximum Reach 700 lb
  • Dimensions
    Spec Value
    Height 8 ft
    Width 8 ft
    Wheel Base 11.25 ft
    Length - Fork Face 18.5 ft
    Ground Clearance 17 in
    Turning Radius - Over Tires 12 ft
  • Tires
    Spec Value
    Standard 370/75-28 Duraforce Air
    Optional (1) 370/75-28 Duraforce Foam Fill
    Optional (2) 315/95-28 Telemaster Solid
    Optional (3) 13.00-24 16PR Air
    Optional (4) 13.00-24 12PR Foam
    Optional (5) 370/75-28 Non-Marking Air
    Optional 370/75-28 Non-Marking Foam
  • Hydraulic System
    Spec Value
    Gear Pump Single-section
    Auxiliary Hydraulic Pressure 3481 psi
    Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow 18 gal/min
  • Service Refill Capacities
    Spec Value
    Fuel Tank 38.3 gal (US)
    Hydraulic System 42 gal (US)
  • Boom Performance
    Spec Value
    Boom Up 15 s
    Boom Down 10.3 s
    Tele In 9.5 s
    Tele Out 16.3 s
  • Braking System
    Spec Value
    Parking Brakes Wet disc, spring applied hydraulic release on front axle
    Service Brakes Inboard wet disc brakes on front and rear axles
  • Axles
    Spec Value
    Type (1) Trunnion mounted planetary 55 degree steer axles.
    Type (2) High bias limited slip differential on front axle.
  • Work Tools
    Spec Value
    Carriages - Dual Fork Positioning 50 in
    Pallet Forks - Option 2 [2] 1220 mm, 60 mm × 100 mm ([2] 48 in, 2.36 in × 4 in)
    Pallet Forks - Option 3 [2] 1829 mm, 60 mm × 150 mm ([2] 72 in, 2.36 in × 6 in)
    Pallet Forks - Option 1 [2] 1220 mm, 60 mm × 125 mm ([2] 48 in, 2.36 in × 5 in)
    Cubing Forks [2] 1220 mm, 50 mm × 50 mm ([2] 48 in, 2 in × 2 in)
    Carriages - Standard Tilt 50 in
    Carriages - Side Shift 50 in
    Carriages - Swing 100°, 1829 mm, 2948 kg Capacity, 2268 kg Swung (100°, 72 in, 6,500 lb Capacity, 5,000 lb Swung)
    Lumber Forks - Option 1 [2] 1525 mm, 45 mm × 180 mm ([2] 60 in, 1.75 in × 7 in)
  • Transmission Speeds
    Spec Value
    Forward 4 speed
    Reverse 3 speed

Standard Equipment

TELESCOPIC BOOM

  • Boom angle indicator

ELECTRICAL

  • Alternator, 60 amp, 12 volt
  • Battery, 12 volt, 1000 CCA
  • Horn
  • Alarm, backup

OPERATOR STATION

  • Canopy, ROPS/FOPS
  • Joystick, single electronic
  • Adjustable joystick wristrest
  • Low step, grab bars for easy entry
  • Seat - vinyl, suspension with Cat logo
  • Steering wheel spinner knob
  • Floor mat - heavy duty
  • Left side rear view mirror
  • Service door, cab air intake filter, fuel fill, hydraulic fill, level indicator, fuse panel and washer fill
  • Instruments - volt meter, hourmeter, engine oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge. All gauges protected by clear acrylic cover.
  • Park Brake with indicator light
  • Steering Wheel with Cat logo
  • Cat keys and locks
  • Brakes - wet disc service

POWER TRAIN

  • Engine,Cat® C3.6L (73.7 hp)
  • Thermal starting aid
  • Transmission, 4-speed forward, 3-speed reverse
  • Cat filters, hoses and couplings
  • Axles - Dana
  • Steering - 4 wheel
  • Parking brake with indicator light
  • Drive - 4 wheel

STRUCTURE

  • Chassis, frame level up to 10 degrees when operating in rough, uneven terrain
  • Cat IT Coupler

ANTI-FREEZE

  • Coolant - Anti-freeze, 50/50 Mix

TIRES

  • Tires - 370/75-28 Duraforce Air

OTHER EQUIPMENT

  • Integrated lift and tie down points
  • Standard Cat color paint
  • Auxillary hydraulics for auxillary attachments (one function)

Optional Equipment

TELESCOPIC BOOM

  • Hydraulic IT Coupler (includes Auxiliary Electrics)

ELECTRICAL

  • Work Light Group: 2 Cab mounted headlights -- 2 forward, 1 rearward; 1 Reversing Light; 2 Boom Mounted Lights, 1 Rotating Beacon
  • Engine heater block
  • Heater - open cab
  • Road Light Group -- Headlights, Brake Lights, Turn Signals

OPERATOR STATION

  • Air conditioning
  • Auxiliary hydraulics for Hydraulic Work Tools (one function)
  • Single Joystick - with Rocker Switch
  • EROPS - Cab Enclosure (Door, Safety Glass Windows, Front Windshield Wiper, Heater & Defroster Fan)
  • Skylight Wiper
  • Brick Guard - Top and front.

TIRES

  • Tires - 13.00-24 12PR Foam
  • Tires - 13.00-24 16PR Air
  • Tires - 370/75-28 Duraforce Foam Fill
  • Tires - 370/75-28 Non-Marking Air
  • Tires - 315/95-28 Telemaster Solid

OTHER EQUIPMENT

  • Fenders
  • Tow Hook - Pintle Type
  • Instant Hook - 4000 lb capacity, boom head mounted winch
  • Outriggers
  • Artic package - Package includes: 2400 AMP starter, 1000 watt hydraulic reservoir heater, 500 watt engine oil-pan heater, Dual maintenance free, 1375 CCA gel cell batteries, 160 watt battery heating blanket, 1000 watt engine block heater.

WORK TOOLS

  • Access Work Platform - 8 ft x 4 ft; 1,000 maximum capacity (available from factory)
  • Carriage - side shift, 50 in. (available from factory)
  • Lifting Hook - fork mounted (available from factory)
  • Truss Broom
  • Carriage - standard tilt, 50 in. (available from factory)
  • Carriage - wide tilt, 72 in. (available from factory)
  • Carriage - standard rotate, 50 in. (available from factory)
  • Carriage - swing, 72 in., 100 degrees, 6000 lb capacity, 5000 lb swung (available from factory)
  • Pallet Forks - two 60 in, 2 in x 6 in, capacity per pair 6600 lb (available from factory)
  • Pallet Forks - two 48 in, 2.36 in x 4 in, capacity per pair 6600 lb (available from factory)
  • Cubing Forks - two 48 in, 2 in x 2 in, capacity per pair 3800 lb (available from factory)
  • Bucket - General Purpose 1.3 Cu. Yd.
  • Bucket - Material Handling 1.95 Cu. Yd.
  • Bucket - Multi-Purpose, 1.3 Cu. Yd.