Caterpillar 242B III Skid Steer Loader

Cab

FOPS SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position 9 in (23 cm)
Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift 10 ft (3 m)
Bucket Pin Reach – Maximum Lift 10 in (25 cm)
Bumper Overhang – Rear Axle 39 in (99 cm)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump 8 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 92 in (234 cm)
Departure Angle 28 degrees
Ground Clearance 7 in (18 cm)
Length – With Bucket on Ground 135 in (344 cm)
Length – Without Bucket 109 in (276 cm)
Length w/o Bucket 9 ft (3 m)
Length with Bucket 11 ft (3 m)
Maximum Dump Angle 50 degrees
Maximum Overall Height 154 in (391 cm)
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel 48 in (122 cm)
Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height 88 degrees
Reach – Maximum Lift/Dump 24 in (61 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump 25 in (62 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Bucket 82 in (208 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Coupler 52 in (132 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Rear 61 in (155 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket 82 in (209 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – machine rear 61 in (156 cm)
Vehicle Width over Tires 66 in (168 cm)
Wheel Base 4 ft (1 m)
Wheelbase 4 ft (1 m)
Width Over Tires 6 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore 4 in (9 cm)
Displacement 201 cu in (3,294 cu cm)
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model Cat 3.4 DIT
Gross Power – SAE J1995 74 hp (55 kw)
Net Flywheel Power 71 hp (53 kw)
Net Power – ISO 9249 EEC 71 hp (53 kw)
Net Power – SAE 1349 71 hp (53 kw)
Stroke 5 in (12 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2) High Flow
Hydraulic Power 43 hp (32 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Pump Flow Capacity 22 gpm (83 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure 3335 psi

Loader

Breakout Force 4507 psi
Operating Load Rating 2,150 lbs (975 kg)
Operating Width 66 in (168 cm)
Tipping Angle 4300 degrees

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 90 amps
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 4,507 lbs (2,044 kg)
Chain Box Fluid Capacity – each side 2 gal (6 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 3 gal (10 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 2 gal (9 l)
Fuel Capacity 15 gal (58 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15 gal (55 l)
Max Speed 12 mph (19 kph)
Operating Speed 8 mph (13 kph)
Operating Voltage 12 volts
Operational Weight 7,008 lbs (3,179 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity 2,150 lbs (975 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 2,200 lbs (998 kg)
Tipping Load 4,300 lbs (1,950 kg)

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward 8 mph (12 kph)
Travel Speed Forward – 2-Speed Option 11 mph (18 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 8 mph (12 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse – 2-Speed Option 11 mph (18 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Chain Box – Each Side 2 gal (6 l)
Cooling System 3 gal (10 l)
Engine Crankcase 2 gal (9 l)
Fuel Tank 15 gal (58 l)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (55 l)
Hydraulic Tank 9 gal (35 l)

Weights

Operating Weight 7,008 lbs (3,179 kg)
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