The Caterpillar Skid Steer Loader, with its many work tool options, is a highly versatile, compact machine. It is designed to deliver traditional Cat reliability and productivity in the toughest conditions.
242B Skid Steer Loader
Overview & Specifications
Engine
Engine Model
Cat® 3024C T
Cat® 3024C T
Net Flywheel Power
57 hp
42 kW
Gross Power
62 hp
46 kW
Gross Power SAE J1995
62 hp
46 kW
Engine Power ISO 14396
61 hp
46 kW
Net Power EEC 80/1269
57 hp
43 kW
Net Power EEC ISO 9249
57 hp
43 kW
Net Power SAE 1349
57 hp
42 kW
Displacement
134 in3
2.2 L
Stroke
3.9 in
100 mm
Bore
3.3 in
84 mm
Weights
Operating Weight
6802 lb
3085 kg
Operating Weight (HF)
6895 lb
3127 kg
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity
2000 lb
907 kg
Rated Operating Capacity w/Optional Counterweight
2047 lb
928 kg
Tipping Load
4000 lb
1814 kg
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder
4059 lb
1841 kg
Breakout Force, Lift Cylinder
3841 lb
1742 kg
Breakout Force, Lift Cylinder (HF)
3818 lb
1731 kg
Dimensions
Wheelbase
43 in
1094 mm
Length w/Bucket on Ground
135 in
3437 mm
Length w/o Bucket
109 in
2760 mm
Height to Top of Cab
78 in
1986 mm
Vehicle Width over Tires
66 in
1676 mm
Max Overall Height
155 in
3926 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift
120 in
3045.5 mm
Bucket Pin Height at Carry Pos.
12 in
299 mm
Reach at Max Lift and Dump
30 in
766 mm
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump
88 in
2240 mm
Ground Clearance
7 in
178 mm
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle
39 in
989 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Rear
60.8 in
1545 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Coupler
56.5 in
1409 mm
Turn Radius from Ctr - Bucket
87.4 in
2221 mm
Max. Reach w/Arms-Parallel
48.4 in
1231 mm
Hydraulic System
Max. Loader Hydraulic Flow
26 gal/min
100 L/min
Hydraulic Power
30.4 hp
22.7 kW
Hydraulic Power
50.6 hp
37.7 kW
Hydraulic Flow
Standard flow
Standard flow
Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
23000 kPa
Loader Hydraulic Flow
15.6 gal/min
60 L/min
Hydraulic Flow
High Flow
High Flow
Cab
ROPS
SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
FOPS
SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II
SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)