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Caterpillar TH408D

A Cat telehandler for farm and construction

The Cat TH408D lifts about 3.7 tonnes to about 8 metres and is used in agriculture and construction.

Alexey Puzanov ByAlexey Puzanov Updated 1 min read

Caterpillar · Telehandler

TH408D

+Strengths

  • Strong breakout
  • Cat dealer support

−Watch-outs

  • Less common than JCB and Manitou

Overview

Cat's D-series telehandlers are built for both farm and building-site work.

Caterpillar TH408D specifications

Max. lift capacity≈3,700 kg (8,200 lb)
Max. lift height≈7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)

Figures are typical for standard configurations as published by Caterpillar. Values vary by market, emissions tier, attachments and options; confirm with your dealer before purchase, transport or lifting.

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Max. lift height
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Max. lift capacity
2,500 kg
Max. lift height
5.8 m

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