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242D3
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.
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.
Brochures and Spec Sheets
- 242D3 Product Brochure
- Advanced Display User Guide for Skid Steer, Compact Track, and Multi Terrain Loaders - D/D2/D3 Series
- 226D3/232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3/272D3/272D3 XE Product Brochure
- Retrofit Options and Accessories Guide for Compact Track, Skid Steer and Multi Terrain Loaders
- Cat Attachments for D3 Series Skid Steer Loaders and Compact Track Loaders Brochure
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Specifications
| Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 74.3 | hp |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2200 | lb |
| Operating Weight | 7138 | lb |
| 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 | ||
| Maximum Dump Angle | ||
| Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 51.8 | in |
| Note | ||
| 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 | ||
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 90 | in |
| Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 40.2 | in |
| Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 20 | gpm |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 58 | hp |
| Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 30 | gpm |
| 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 |
| ROPS | ||
| FOPS | ||
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 11.5 | mile/h |
| Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 7.5 | mile/h |
| 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) |
| 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 | ||
| Note | ||
| Tipping Load | 4400 | lb |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4963 | lb |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2410 | lb |
| Note | ||
| Inside Cab** | 83 | dB(A) |
| Outside Cab*** | 101 | dB(A) |
| Note (1) | ||
| Note (2) | ||
| Note (3) | ||
| Air Conditioning |
Standard Equipment
- ELECTRICAL
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- POWER TRAIN
- OTHER
- MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
Optional Equipment
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
