Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader

Cab

FOPS SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position 12 in (30 cm)
Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift 10 ft (3 m)
Bumper Overhang – Rear Axle 39 in (99 cm)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump 8 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump 88 in (224 cm)
Ground Clearance 7 in (18 cm)
Length – With Bucket on Ground 135 in (343 cm)
Length – Without Bucket 109 in (277 cm)
Length w/o Bucket 9 ft (3 m)
Length with Bucket 11 ft (3 m)
Maximum Overall Height 155 in (394 cm)
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel 48 in (123 cm)
Reach – Maximum Lift/Dump 30 in (76 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump 30 in (77 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Bucket 87 in (222 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Coupler 57 in (144 cm)
Turn Radius from Center – Rear 61 in (154 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket 88 in (222 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – machine rear 61 in (155 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

Aspiration turbocharged
Bore 3 in (8 cm)
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model Cat 3024C T
Engine Power – ISO 14396 61 hp (45 kw)
Gross Power 58 hp (43 kw)
Gross Power – SAE J1995 62 hp (46 kw)
Net Flywheel Power 57 hp (43 kw)
Net Power – EEC 80/1269 57 hp (43 kw)
Net Power – ISO 9249 EEC 57 hp (43 kw)
Net Power – SAE 1349 57 hp (43 kw)
Stroke 4 in (10 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard flow
Hydraulic Flow (2) High Flow
Loader Hydraulic Flow 16 gpm (59 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 26 gpm (98 lpm)
Pump Flow Capacity 16 gpm (60 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure 3335.9 psi

Loader

Breakout Force 4058.8 psi
Operating Load Rating 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Tipping Angle 3999.2 degrees

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 85 amps
Breakout Force – Lift Cylinder 3,841 lbs (1,742 kg)
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 4,059 lbs (1,841 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 (8 l)
Fuel Capacity 17 gal (65 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15 gal (55 l)
Max Speed 8 mph (12 kph)
Operating Voltage 12 volts
Operational Weight 6,801 lbs (3,085 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight 2,047 lbs (929 kg)
Tipping Load 4,000 lbs (1,814 kg)
Tire Size 12×16.5 10PR

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward 7 mph (12 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse 7 mph (12 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Chain Box – Each Side 2 gal (6 l)
Cooling System 3 gal (10 l)
Engine Crankcase 2 gal (8 l)
Fuel Tank 17 gal (64 l)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (55 l)
Hydraulic Tank 9 gal (35 l)

Weights

Operating Weight 6,802 lbs (3,085 kg)
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