Caterpillar 242D Skid Steer Loaders
Caterpillar 242D
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sold in last yearGeneral overview
Year
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
Country of manufacturing
United States
General specifications
Dimensions
Length
Height
Width
Weight
3,487 mm
~137.3 in
3,917 mm
~154.2 in
1,676 mm
~66 in
3,003 kg
~6,620.5 lb
Additional specifications
Engine Power
74.3 hp
Emission standard level
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final; EU Stage IIIB
Displacement
3.3 L
Speeds
One speed standard; two-speed option
Fuel tank
105 L
Wheelbase
1,105 mm
Final drive
Four wheel chain drive
Net Power (ISO 9249)
72.8 hp
Manufacturer and Model
Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Alternator Rating
80
Single
12.1 km/h
2 Speed High
18.5 km/h
Brakes
Spring applied, hydraulically released parking brakes
Hydraulic Horsepower Flow
39 hp
Length Without Bucket
2,767 mm
Width Without Bucket
1,676 mm
Height to Top of ROPS
2,111 mm
Height to Hinge Pin
3,076 mm
Ground Clearance
222 mm
Tipping Load
1,950 kg
SAE Rated Operating Capacity With Counterweight
1,066 kg
Rated Operating Capacity
975 kg
Dump Height
2,280 mm
Bucket volume
360 L
Max. speed
12.1 km/h
Powertrain Type
Hydrostatic transmission; four-wheel chain drive
Operating weight base machine
3,166 kg
Pump flow standard
76 L/min
Standard tire size
Cat 12 × 16.5
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3003 kg
3487 mm × 1676 mm × 3917 mm
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