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Skid Steer Loaders 242D3
Comfortable. Performance. Smart.
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.
Gross Power - SAE J1995
55.4 kW
Rated Operating Capacity
1000 kg
Operating Weight
3238 kg
FEATURES AT A GLANCE
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR Skid Steer Loaders 242D3
Gross Power - SAE J1995 | 55.4 kW |
Net Power - SAE 1349 | 53.8 kW |
Displacement | 3.3 l |
Stroke | 120 mm |
Bore | 94 mm |
Note | †Engine meeting Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III emission standards emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim and is offered only for Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, China, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, Macedonia and New Caledonia. |
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 | 265 N·m |
Net Power ISO 9249† | 54.8 kW |
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 54.3 kW |
Net Flywheel Power | 53.8 kW |
Net Power SAE 1349† | 54.2 kW |
Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) |
Rated Operating Capacity | 1000 kg |
Tipping Load | 2000 kg |
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 2251 kg |
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 1090 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). |
Operating Weight | 3238 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). |
Wheel Base | 1105 mm |
Height - Top of Cab | 2111 mm |
Vehicle Width over Tires | 1676 mm |
Ground Clearance | 222 mm |
Departure Angle | 27° |
Maximum Dump Angle | 52° |
Length - With Bucket on Ground | 3487 mm |
Length - Without Bucket | 2767 mm |
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 1021 mm |
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 552 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). |
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 1249 mm |
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 87° |
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 2107 mm |
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 1639 mm |
Maximum Overall Height | 3917 mm |
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 2285 mm |
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 200 mm |
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 3076 mm |
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 1314 mm |
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 182 mm |
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 43 kW |
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 23000 kPa |
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 23000 kPa |
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 29 kW |
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 112 l/min |
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 76 l/min |
ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 12.1 km/h |
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 18.5 km/h |
Chain Box - Each Side | 8.8 l |
Cooling System | 14 l |
Engine Crankcase | 11 l |
Fuel Tank | 94 l |
Hydraulic System | 50 l |
Hydraulic Tank | 39 l |
Outside Cab*** | 101 dB(A) |
Inside Cab** | 83 dB(A) |
Note (2) | ***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. |
Note (1) | **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. |
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. |
SEE HOW CAT Skid Steer Loaders 242D3 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
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