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Skid Steer Loaders 242D3

Built for tough work, the Cat® Skid Steer Loaders incorporate big iron features. These machines deliver reliability, durability, and efficient operation, even in the toughest working conditions.
Skid Steer Loaders

Skid Steer Loaders 242D3

Built for tough work, the Cat® Skid Steer Loaders incorporate big iron features. These machines deliver reliability, durability, and efficient operation, even in the toughest working conditions.
Units: USMetric
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.
Units: USMetric
ROPS ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Units: USMetric
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°
Maximum Dump Angle 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).
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°
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 90 in 2285 mm
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle 40.2 in 1021 mm
Units: USMetric
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)
Units: USMetric
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
Units: USMetric
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.
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.
Units: USMetric
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).
Units: USMetric
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
Units: USMetric
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
Units: USMetric
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).
ELECTRICAL
12 volt Electrical System
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
Advanced Display with Rearview Camera: Full Color, 127 mm (5 in) LCD screen; Advanced Multi-operator Security System; On-screen Adjustments for Implement Response, Hystat Response, and Creep Control
POWER TRAIN
Cat C3.3B, Turbo Diesel Engine, Meeting Tier 4 Final and Stage V Emission Standards
OTHER
Engine Enclosure, Lockable
MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow

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