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Caterpillar’s new telehandler offers high lift capacity

High lift capacity is a key feature of Caterpillar’s new TH514D Telehandler. The machine can raise a load of 5tonnes and also has a long reach of 14m with its three-section boom. Power comes from a Tier 4 Final compliant diesel and the machine is said to suit pick and place applications. The new generation Caterpillar D Series telehandlers are also available with innovative options such as a reverse object detection system, an advanced display screen and a reversing camera.
January 16, 2017 Read time: 1 min
High lift capacity is a key feature of 178 Caterpillar’s new TH514D Telehandler. The machine can raise a load of 5tonnes and also has a long reach of 14m with its three-section boom. Power comes from a Tier 4 Final compliant diesel and the machine is said to suit pick and place applications. The new generation Caterpillar D Series telehandlers are also available with innovative options such as a reverse object detection system, an advanced display screen and a reversing camera.

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