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

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