242D3 Skid Steer Loader
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.
| Wheel Base | 1105 mm |
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| Ground Clearance | 222 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 3076 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). |
| Length - Without Bucket | 2767 mm |
| Length - With Bucket on Ground | 3487 mm |
| Height - Top of Cab | 2111 mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 3917 mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 200 mm |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 2285 mm |
| Departure Angle | 27° |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 52° |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 1676 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 1639 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 1314 mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 1249 mm |
| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 87° |
| Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 182 mm |
| Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 2107 mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 552 mm |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 1021 mm |
| Net Power - SAE 1349 | 54.6 kW |
| Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995 | 265 N·m |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 | 55.1 kW |
| Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 55.4 kW |
| Bore | 94 mm |
| Stroke | 120 mm |
| Displacement | 3.3 l |
| Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) |
| Net Flywheel Power | 54.6 kW |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
| FOPS Level II | ISO 3449:2005 Level II |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 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). |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1000 kg |
| Tipping Load | 2000 kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 2251 kg |
| 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 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. |
| Hydraulic Tank | 39 l |
| Fuel Tank | 94 l |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 8.8 l |
| Hydraulic System | 50 l |
| Engine Crankcase | 11 l |
| Cooling System | 14 l |
| 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). |
| Operating Weight | 3238 kg |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 12.1 km/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 18.5 km/h |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 76 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 29 kW |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 23000 kPa |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 112 l/min |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 43 kW |
| 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. |
