The Cat® 242D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 74.3 hp / 55.4 kW |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 73.2 hp / 54.6 kW |
| Displacement | 203 in³ / 3.3 l |
| Stroke | 4.7 in / 120 mm |
| Bore | 3.7 in / 94 mm |
| Net Flywheel Power | 73.2 hp / 54.6 kW |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 195 ft·lbf / 265 N·m |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 73.9 hp / 55.1 kW |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) |
| Operating Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2200 lb / 1000 kg |
| Tipping Load | 4400 lb / 2000 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4963 lb / 2251 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2410 lb / 1095 kg |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Weights | |
|---|---|
| Operating Weight | 7138 lb / 3238 kg |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Wheel Base | 43.5 in / 1105 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 83.1 in / 2111 mm |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66 in / 1676 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 8.7 in / 222 mm |
| Departure Angle | 27° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 52° |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 51.8 in / 1314 mm |
| Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 7.2 in / 182 mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 108.9 in / 2767 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 121.1 in / 3076 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 64.5 in / 1639 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 154.2 in / 3917 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 7.9 in / 200 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 137.3 in / 3487 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 83 in / 2107 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 21.7 in / 552 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 49.2 in / 1249 mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 87° |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 90 in / 2285 mm |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 40.2 in / 1021 mm |
| Hydraulic System | |
|---|---|
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 20 gpm / 76 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 58 hp / 43 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 gpm / 112 L/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi / 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 39 hp / 29 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi / 23000 kPa |
| Cab | |
|---|---|
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| Power Train | |
|---|---|
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 11.5 mile/h / 18.5 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7.5 mile/h / 12.1 km/h |
| Service Refill Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Chain Box - Each Side | 2.3 gal (US) / 8.8 l |
| Cooling System | 3.7 gal (US) / 14 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 3 gal (US) / 11 l |
| Fuel Tank | 24.8 gal (US) / 94 l |
| Hydraulic System | 13.2 gal (US) / 50 l |
| Hydraulic Tank | 10.3 gal (US) / 39 l |
| Noise Level | |
|---|---|
| Inside Cab** | 83 dB(A) |
| Outside Cab*** | 101 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. |
| Note (2) | **The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. |
| Note (3) | ***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. |
| Air Conditioning System (if equipped) | |
|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. |
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