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
- Displacement
- 203 in³
- Stroke
- 4.7 in
- Bore
- 3.7 in
- Net Flywheel Power
- 73.2 HP
- Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
- 195 ft·lbf
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 73.9 HP
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Operating Specifications
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 2200 lb
- Tipping Load
- 4400 lb
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 4963 lb
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 2410 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 hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counte
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 hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counte
Dimensions
- Wheel Base
- 43.5 in
- Height - Top of Cab
- 83.1 in
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 66 in
- Ground Clearance
- 8.7 in
- Departure Angle
- 27°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 52°
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 51.8 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 hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counte
- Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift
- 7.2 in
- Length - Without Bucket
- 108.9 in
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 121.1 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 64.5 in
- Maximum Overall Height
- 154.2 in
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.9 in
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 137.3 in
- Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
- 83 in
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 21.7 in
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 49.2 in
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 87°
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 90 in
- Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
- 40.2 in
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
Service Refill Capacities
- Chain Box - Each Side
- 2.3 gal (US)
- Cooling System
- 3.7 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 3 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 24.8 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 13.2 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US)
Hydraulic System
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 20 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 58 HP
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 30 gal/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 39 HP
- Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi
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
Noise Level
- Inside Cab**
- 83 dB(A)
- Outside Cab***
- 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 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)
- 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.
