The Gehl TH12-55 is the big telehandler in the line, rated at 12,000 lb with 55 feet of lift height and a 127 hp Deutz diesel. When you're placing heavy loads high on a multi-story job, this is the reach and capacity we'd recommend.
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Gehl / Telehandler
TH12-55
12000
lb
Max Capacity
55 ft 7 in
Max Lift Height
42 ft 3 in
Max Outreach
127 Hp
95 kW
Engine Power
Lift & Reach
The numbers that decide the job. Need the full capacity-at-reach load chart for the Gehl TH12-55? We'll send it with your quote.
12000
lb
Max Capacity
55 ft 7 in
Max Lift Height
42 ft 3 in
Max Outreach
Features
Standard Features
- 12 Volt Battery
- 12Volt Power Port
- Back-Up Alarm
- Boom Tip Lift Hook
- Four Wheel Drive
- Front Outriggers
- Multi-Function Display Screen
- Rear Axle Stabilization
- Self-Leveling Forks
- Crab mode
- Wet disc brakes
- Engine Block Heater
- Easy Manager
Optional Features
- A/C Cabin
- Cabin with Heat
- Suspension Seat
- Work Lights - Front and Rear
Specifications
- Max. capacity: 12000 lb
- Max. lifting height: 55 ft 7 in
- Maximum outreach: 42 ft 3 in
- Overall length to carriage: 21 ft
- Overall length (with forks): 25 ft
- Overall width: 8 ft 4 in
- Overall height: 8 ft 6 in
- Wheelbase: 11 ft 6 in
- Ground clearance: 1 ft 7 in
- Overall cab width: 3 ft 1 in
- Tilt-up angle: 34 °
- Tilt-down angle: 96 °
- External turning radius: 12 ft 9 in
- Overall weight: 32399 lb
- Tires type: Pneumatic
- Forks length / width / section: 48 in x 6 in x 2 in
- Frame leveling longitudinal +/-: 10 °
- Lifting: 16 s
- Lowering: 11 s
- Extension: 18 s
- Retraction: 16 s
- Crowd: 4 s
- Dump: 6 s
- Brand / model: Deutz TCD 3.6 L4
- Emissions norm: Tier 4 final
- Number of cylinders / Capacity of cylinders: 4 - 220 in³
- Engine power (Hp/kW): 127 Hp / 95 kW
- Max. torque / Engine rotation: 369 ft/lbs @ 2300 rpm
- Transmission type: Powershift
- Number of gears (forward / reverse): 5 / 3
- Max. travel speed: 20 mph
- Parking brake: Hydraulic spring release SAHR
- Service brake: Wet disc brakes
- Hydraulic pump type: Axial piston
- Hydraulic flow / Pressure: 40 US gpm-4000 PSI
- Engine oil: 2 US gal
- Hydraulic oil: 42 US gal
- Diesel Exhaust fluid (AdBlue® type): 4 US gal
- Fuel: 38 US gal
- Noise at driving position (LpA): 80 dB
- Steering wheels (front / rear): 2 / 2
- Drive wheels (front / rear): 2 / 2
- Controls: Joystick
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Frequently asked questions
Match the max lift height and the capacity at full reach to your tallest, heaviest placement - capacity drops as the boom extends, so the load chart matters. Tell us the height, distance and weight and we'll spec it.
Yes. We run the current Manitou and Gehl factory finance programs - ask for the full rate ladder when you request a quote (the Q2 2026 program runs through June 30, 2026). Financing is subject to credit approval and we'll walk you through the options.
We do, in house at our shop in Laddonia, MO. You're not shipping a machine across the country for warranty work or parts. Reach our team at (573) 321-1542.
Yes - across central and northeast Missouri, including Kansas City, St. Louis, Marshall, Kirksville, Jefferson City and Hannibal and the surrounding rural areas. Ask about delivery when you request your quote.
Commercial equipment is quote-driven - the right number depends on your configuration, attachments, financing and any current programs. Tell us about the job and we'll put together real pricing, no guessing.
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Warranty
Backed by the Gehl factory warranty. We handle warranty service in house at our Laddonia, MO shop - no shipping your machine across the country to get it covered.
Financing
Q2 financing offer: rates from 1.99% through June 30, 2026. Ask about 1.99% for 24 months, then 2.99%/36, 3.99%/48, 4.99%/60, or 5.49%/72 months. Subject to credit approval.
Through Manitou Finance and approved lenders. Rates shown are the current program; your rate and term depend on credit approval.
Why buy from Equipment Solutions Outdoors
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Factory-backed sales, parts and warranty - right here in Laddonia, MO.
Service & parts in house
We support what we sell. No shipping your machine across the country for warranty work or parts.
We deliver across Missouri
Kansas City, St. Louis, Marshall, Kirksville, Jefferson City, Hannibal and the rural areas in between.
Real quotes, same business day
Tell us the job and we'll spec it and price it - no online guessing, no obligation.
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* Specifications per manufacturer, subject to change without notice. Verify before purchase.