242D3 Skid Steer Loader
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
- 74.3 HP
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 73.2 HP
- Bore
- 3.7 in
- Stroke
- 4.7 in
- Displacement
- 203 in²
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
- 195 ft·lbf
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 73.9 HP
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 7138 lb
- 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 hyd
Operating Specifications
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 2200 lb
- 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 hyd
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 2410 lb
- Tipping Load
- 4400 lb
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 4963 lb
Service Refill Capacities
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US)
- Chain Box - Each Side
- 2.3 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 13.2 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 3 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 24.8 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 3.7 gal (US)
Dimensions
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 137.3 in
- Length - Without Bucket
- 108.9 in
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 66 in
- Maximum Overall Height
- 154.2 in
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 121.1 in
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.9 in
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 21.7 in
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 90 in
- Ground Clearance
- 8.7 in
- Departure Angle
- 27°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 52°
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 87°
- Height - Top of Cab
- 83.1 in
- Wheel Base
- 43.5 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 64.5 in
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 49.2 in
- Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
- 40.2 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 51.8 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
- 83 in
- 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 hyd
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Noise Level
- Note (1)
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Inside Cab**
- 83 dB(A)
- 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 s
- Outside Cab***
- 101 dB(A)
- 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.
Shipping
- UPC
- 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 equi
Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 58 HP
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 39 HP
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 30 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 20 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi
Power Train
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 7.5 mile/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
- 11.5 mile/h
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