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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

  • Quiet and Comfortable
  • Maximum Performance
  • Making Your Job Easier
  • Optimized Machine Capability
  • A Smooth Ride
The industry leading sealed and pressurized cab option provides the operator with a cleaner and quieter operating environment with excellent work tool visibility. Continuing the industry leading trend, the D3 Series also includes as standard, seat mounted adjustable joystick controls for operator comfort.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS FOR Skid Steer Loaders 242D3

Engine

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)
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)

Operating Specifications

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).
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).

Weights

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).
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).

Dimensions

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
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 System

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
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

Cab

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

Power Train

Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed 12.1 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option 18.5 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
12.1 km/h
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
18.5 km/h

Service Refill Capacities

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
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

Noise Level

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.
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 System (if equipped)

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.
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.

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