242D3 Skid Steer Loader

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.

Key Features

More Comfort. More Performance. More Versatility.

15% Additional Space for More Operator Comfort

• Redesigned, More Comfortable Cab
• Wider opening door for easier machine entry

30% Additional Capacity in a New Line of Buckets

• New Industrial Performance Buckets

SMART

• Providing the Next Level Machine and Tool Compatibility
• Integrated SMART technology to automate complex attachments
- INDUSTRY FIRSTS
- Attachment recognition
- Tailors controls
- Grade Assist

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Specifications

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)

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 counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

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 counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).

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 counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
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

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

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

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)

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.

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.