Caterpillar 242D Skid Steer Loader
Dimensions
Dimensions
Ground Clearance
0.73ft in
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat 12 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
7.9in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
10.1ft in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
7.2in
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
40.21in
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump
90in
Departure Angle
27 degrees
Wheel Base
3.63ft in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
21.7in
Turning Radius From Center - Bucket
83in
Turning Radius From Center - Coupler
51.8in
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear
64.5in
Vehicle Width Over Tires
66in
Height - Top Of Cab
6.93ft in
Length - With Bucket On Ground
137.31in
Length - Without Bucket
108.9in
Maximum Dump Angle
52 degrees
Maximum Overall Height
154.2in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel To Ground
49.2in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
87 degrees
Operating Specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
5034lb
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight
2350lb
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat 12 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Tipping Load
4300lb
Rated Operating Capacity
2150lb
Specifications
Engine
Displacement
203cu in
Bore
3.7in
Stroke
4.7in
Net Power - Iso 9249
73.9hp
Gross Power - Sae J1995
74.3hp
Engine Model
Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Net Power - Sae 1349
73.2hp
Peak Torque - 1,500 Rpm - Sae J1995
195lb ft
Net Flywheel Power
73.2hp
Power Train
Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - One Speed
7.5mph
Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - Two Speed Option
11.5mph
Weights
Operating Weight
6980 lb
Note
Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat 12 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
20 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
39hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
58hp
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
3335 psi
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
30 gal/min
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System
3.7gal
Fuel Tank
27.7gal
Hydraulic Tank
10.3gal
Engine Crankcase
3gal
Hydraulic System
13.2gal
Chain Box - Each Side
2.3gal
Cab
Rops
ISO 3471:2008
Fops
ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Fops Level Ii
ISO 3449:2005 Level II
Air Conditioning System
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.
Noise Level
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.
Inside Cab**
83 dB(A)
Outside Cab***
101 dB(A)
