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Bobcat TL43.80HF Agricultural Telehandler.

For large farms where reach and capacity are non-negotiable.

The Bobcat TL43.80HF Agricultural Telehandler is built for agricultural operations where telehandler work sits at the centre of daily production.

It suits large farms handling heavy loads, higher stacking, and sustained throughput where reach, capacity, and stability must work together without compromise.

Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler moving grain with bucket attachment inside storage shed

Why large-frame telehandlers demand the right decision.

Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler working silage in concrete bunker on Central Victorian dairy farm

At this level, mistakes get expensive quickly.

Common issues include:

  • machines operating permanently at their limits
  • reaching higher without enough capacity margin
  • instability showing up only under real workload

Smaller machines may cope for a time.

Eventually, compromises appear in productivity, confidence, and wear.

The challenge isn’t just lifting higher.

It’s doing it every day, safely and predictably.

Why we recommend the Bobcat TL43.80HF for certain farms.

Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler loading feed mixer wagon on large Central Victorian dairy farm

The TL43.80HF suits farms where telehandler work is intensive, continuous, and central to operations.

Typical use cases include:

  • large-scale livestock and feeding systems
  • high-volume material handling
  • regular stacking at height across sheds and yards

The TL43.80HF delivers the lift height and capacity needed at scale, while maintaining controlled handling and operator confidence.

Just as importantly, we’ll be clear if this level of machine is more than your operation requires.

Why buy from Delecca's?

Buying an agricultural telehandler is a long-term decision. The supplier matters as much as the machine.

Delecca’s has supplied and serviced agricultural telehandlers across central Victoria for over 40 years, supporting farming operations throughout Bendigo, regional Victoria, and southern New South Wales.

Our agricultural telehandler specialists work directly with farmers to match machines to real-world farm requirements, not just specifications. 

From dairy and livestock operations to cropping and intensive agriculture, we understand how agricultural telehandlers integrate into daily farm workflows across different farming systems.

How to know if the Bobcat TL43.80HF fits your operation.

Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler stacking large square hay bales inside a corrugated iron farm shed in Central Victoria, boom fully extended to maximum height

Before stepping into a large-frame telehandler, it’s worth checking four practical factors:

  • Daily load weights

    Are heavy loads handled constantly, not occasionally?

  • Required lift height

    Are you stacking higher as part of normal workflow?

  • Working environment

    Yard conditions, traction, and stability matter at this scale.

  • Operator hours

    Long shifts demand comfort, visibility, and control.

If these reflect your operation, the Bobcat TL43.80HF is often the correct choice.

The Bobcat TL43.80HF explained in plain terms.

Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler on a Central Victorian farm, boom raised with bucket attachment, showing realistic working wear on open pasture

The TL43.80HF is a large-frame, high-capacity agricultural telehandler designed for sustained, demanding farm work.

It delivers:

  • strong lifting performance for heavy loads
  • stable handling at height
  • smooth hydraulic response under continuous use

With a 7.5-metre lift height, 4,300 kg rated lift capacity, and a 130 hp Perkins engine, the TL43.80HF is built to carry serious workload without running at its limits.

This is a machine designed for scale, not stretch.

When the Bobcat TL43.80HF is the right choice, and when it isn’t.

Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler stacking large square hay bales to maximum height on an open Central Victorian farm, boom fully extended with Grampians ranges visible in background

The TL43.80HF is a good fit if:

  • heavy loads are handled as part of daily work
  • stacking height and reach are business-critical
  • the telehandler is central to production
  • long operating hours are common

You may need a different model if:

  • loads are lighter or handled intermittently
  • stacking height does not exceed mid-range machines
  • the telehandler plays a secondary role

Choosing correctly at this level avoids costly over- or under-specifying.

Get it right once, and protect productivity.

Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler handling large square hay bales at dusk on a Central Victorian farm, farmer walking away in background, machine operating confidently under load

When the telehandler matches the scale of the operation:

  • lifting feels controlled, not marginal
  • operators work confidently at height
  • productivity remains consistent under load

When it doesn’t:

  • machines are pushed beyond comfort
  • downtime increases
  • replacement decisions arrive too soon

At this level, the right decision matters more than ever.

Bobcat TL43.80HF Agricultural Telehandler specifications.

Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler showing maximum 8-metre lift height and 4.3-tonne capacity, purpose-built for large-scale farming operations and heavy farm workloads

Summary

The Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler delivers 7.5-metre maximum lift height with 4,300 kg rated capacity — the highest lifting capability in the Bobcat agricultural telehandler range.

Powered by a 130 hp Perkins engine and configured exclusively in Agri Expert specification for maximum performance and all-day comfort, the TL43.80HF features 500/70R24 XMCL agricultural tyres for superior traction, heated Grammer air suspension seat, 7″ Bluetooth display, and smart joystick control with automatic boom suspension and float mode.

With an operating weight of 8,050 kg, rotating tow hitch with hydraulic trailer brake, and purpose-built features like dust protection on the boom and auxiliary hydraulic control, the TL43.80HF handles the most demanding agricultural workloads across Australian farming operations.

Standard features include air-conditioned cabin, LED road pack, prefilter protection, toolbox and lunchbox storage for intensive, long-hour farm productivity.

Bobcat TL43.80HF Agri Expert

Specifications

Overall height
2,457 mm
Overall weight
8,050 kg
Rated lift capacity
4,300 kg
Maximum lift height
7,505 mm
Engine
130 hp Perkins
Tyres
500/70R24 XMCL agricultural tyres

Operator and machine features

  • Heated Grammer air suspension seat
  • Air conditioned cabin
  • Smart joystick with forward/reverse lever
  • 7″ display with Bluetooth audio
  • Prefilter
  • Reverse camera
  • Window grill
  • Rear mirrors
  • Auxiliary controller
  • Automatic boom suspension and float
  • Rotating tow hitch with hydraulic trailer brake
  • LED road pack
  • Toolbox and lunchbox
  • Dust protection on boom

Warranty and Support

All Bobcat Agricultural Telehandlers supplied by Delecca’s come with a 2 year / 2,000 hour bumper-to-bumper warranty, covering the machine end to end for manufacturing defects and faults.

This warranty is backed by local parts availability and factory-trained technicians, so support is close at hand when it matters.

Compare the Bobcat TL43.80HF with similar models.

Close-up detail of Bobcat TL43.80HF model decal on agricultural telehandler body panel, showing angular dark panel with white and red lettering

Not sure if the TL43.80HF is the right size for your operation?

The table below compares all agricultural telehandler models side-by-side, showing lift height, capacity, and key features to help you choose.

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Bobcat TL30.60 Agricultural Telehandler

Model / Feature

TL30.60 Ag

TL35.70 Ag

TL38.70HF Ag

TL43.80HF Ag

Best for

Tight barns, sheds, feed pads
General farm work with extra reach
High-flow, high-productivity farm operations
High-capacity hay, feed, and silage operations

Lift capacity

3.0 tonne
3.5 tonne
3.8 tonne
4.3 tonne

Max. lift height

6.0 metres
7.0 metres
7.0 metres
8.0 metres

Hydraulics

Standard flow
Standard flow
High-Flow for faster cycle times
High-Flow for demanding, high-cycle work

Cab comfort

Compact cab
Full-size farm cab
Premium comfort for long days
Premium farm cab with advanced operator controls

Turning radius

Very tight
Tight
Compact turning radius
Small turning circle

Ideal jobs

Hay, pallets, bedding, light material
Hay stacking, pallet work, silage, utility loads
Heavy hay programs, silage, frequent lifting, fast cycle work
Heavy hay stacking, large bale handling, high-bay loading, bulk feed programs

Operator licensing

No HRWL required
HRWL Class LO required
Class LO licence required
HRWL Class LO required

Why choose this model

Easiest to manoeuvre, fits anywhere
More reach and flexibility
Fastest, strongest, best for demanding farms
Maximum lift, maximum reach, fastest cycle times — built for the most demanding farms

Typical buyer

Dairy farms, small acreage, mixed farms
Mixed farms, sheep/cropping, contractors
Larger farms, high-output operations
Large dairy, beef feedlots, high-output mixed farms, contractors running high-volume workflows
Bobcat TL30.60 Agricultural Telehandler

Model / Feature

TL30.60 Ag

Best for

Tight barns, sheds, feed pads

Lift capacity

3.0 tonne

Max. lift height

6.0 metres

Hydraulics

Standard flow

Cab comfort

Compact cab

Turning radius

Very tight

Ideal jobs

Hay, pallets, bedding, light material

Operator licensing

No HRWL required

Why choose this model

Easiest to manoeuvre, fits anywhere

Typical buyer

Dairy farms, small acreage, mixed farms
Bobcat TL35.70 agricultural telehandler in studio setting, showing 7-metre telescopic boom, agricultural tyres, and operator cabin designed for daily farm material handling

Model / Feature

TL35.70 Ag

Best for

General farm work with extra reach

Lift capacity

3.5 tonne

Max. lift height

7.0 metres

Hydraulics

Standard flow

Cab comfort

Full-size farm cab

Turning radius

Tight

Ideal jobs

Hay stacking, pallet work, silage, utility loads

Operator licensing

HRWL Class LO required

Why choose this model

More reach and flexibility

Typical buyer

Mixed farms, sheep/cropping, contractors
Bobcat TL38.70HF agricultural telehandler with high-flow hydraulics in studio view, displaying 7-metre reach and heavy-duty farm configuration for intensive agricultural workloads

Model / Feature

TL38.70HF Ag

Best for

High-flow, high-productivity farm operations

Lift capacity

3.8 tonne

Max. lift height

7.0 metres

Hydraulics

High-Flow for faster cycle times

Cab comfort

Premium comfort for long days

Turning radius

Compact turning radius

Ideal jobs

Heavy hay programs, silage, frequent lifting, fast cycle work

Operator licensing

HRWL Class LO required

Why choose this model

Fastest, strongest, best for demanding farms

Typical buyer

Larger farms, high-output operations
Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler showing maximum 8-metre lift height and 4.3-tonne capacity, purpose-built for large-scale farming operations and heavy farm workloads

Model / Feature

TL43.80HF Ag

Best for

High-capacity hay, feed, and silage operations

Lift capacity

4.3 tonne

Max. lift height

8.0 metres

Hydraulics

High-Flow for demanding, high-cycle work

Cab comfort

Premium farm cab with advanced operator controls

Turning radius

Small turning circle

Ideal jobs

Heavy hay stacking, large bale handling, high-bay loading, bulk feed programs

Operator licensing

HRWL Class LO required

Why choose this model

Maximum lift, maximum reach, fastest cycle times — built for the most demanding farms

Typical buyer

Large dairy, beef feedlots, high-output mixed farms, contractors running high-volume workflows

Questions about the Bobcat TL43.80HF Agricultural Telehandler?
Answers.

Let’s match the right telehandler to your operation.

Bobcat TL43.80HF agricultural telehandler showing maximum 8-metre lift height and 4.3-tonne capacity, purpose-built for large-scale farming operations and heavy farm workloads

At this scale, there's no room for guesswork.

Talk to someone who understands farm machinery decisions — not just specifications.

We’ll help confirm:

  • whether the TL43.80HF suits your workload
  • attachment and towing requirements
  • when a smaller or different configuration makes more sense

If you’d like to compare options first, browse our full agricultural telehandler range before getting in touch.

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