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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.

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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

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
Net Power - ISO 9249
73.9 HP
Engine Model
Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
195 ft·lbf

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)
Fuel Tank
24.8 gal (US)
Cooling System
3.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
13.2 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
3 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
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
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
64.5 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
49.2 in

Cab

ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 Level I

Noise Level

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.
Note (1)
Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
Inside Cab**
83 dB(A)

Hydraulic System

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
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
58 HP
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
39 HP

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
11.5 mile/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
7.5 mile/h

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