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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.
•Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
•Wider opening door for easier machine entry
•New Industrial Performance Buckets
•Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
•Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments
- INDUSTRY FIRSTS
- Attachment recognition
- Tailors controls
- Grade Assist
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 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) Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) |
| 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). 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). |
| 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). 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). |
| 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° 27° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 52° 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). 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° 87° |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 90 in 2285 mm |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 40.2 in 1021 mm |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 20 gal/min 76 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 58 HP 43 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 gal/min 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 |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Inside Cab** | 83 dB(A) 83 dB(A) |
| Outside Cab*** | 101 dB(A) 101 dB(A) |
| Note (1) | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. 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. **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. ***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 | 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. 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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