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242D3 Skid Steer Loader

242D3 Skid Steer Loader

At a Glance

Gross Power - SAE J1995
74.3 HP
Rated Operating Capacity
2200 lb
Operating Weight
7138 lb
Net Power - SAE 1349
73.2 HP
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Overview

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

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Gross Power - SAE J1995 74.3HP
Net Power - SAE 1349 73.2HP
Displacement 203in³
Stroke 4.7in
Bore 3.7in
Net Flywheel Power 73.2HP
Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 195ft·lbf
Net Power - ISO 9249 73.9HP
Engine Model Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)

Operating Specifications

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Rated Operating Capacity 2200lb
Tipping Load 4400lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder 4963lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 2410lb
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 counte

Weights

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Operating Weight 7138lb
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 counte

Dimensions

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Wheel Base 43.5in
Height - Top of Cab 83.1in
Vehicle Width over Tires 66in
Ground Clearance 8.7in
Departure Angle 27°
Maximum Dump Angle 52°
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler 51.8in
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 counte
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift 7.2in
Length - Without Bucket 108.9in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift 121.1in
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear 64.5in
Maximum Overall Height 154.2in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position 7.9in
Length - With Bucket on Ground 137.3in
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket 83in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump 21.7in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground 49.2in
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height 87°
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 90in
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle 40.2in

Cab

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

Service Refill Capacities

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Chain Box - Each Side 2.3gal (US)
Cooling System 3.7gal (US)
Engine Crankcase 3gal (US)
Fuel Tank 24.8gal (US)
Hydraulic System 13.2gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank 10.3gal (US)

Hydraulic System

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Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow 20gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 58HP
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 30gal/min
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335psi
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) 39HP
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335psi

Power Train

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

Noise Level

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Inside Cab** 83dB(A)
Outside Cab*** 101dB(A)
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 spe
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.

Air Conditioning System (if equipped)

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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.