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242D3

Skid Steer Loaders

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.

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Gross Power - SAE J1995 55.4 kW
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.
Rated Operating Capacity 1000 kg
Operating Weight 3238 kg

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FEATURES & BENEFITS

Quiet and Comfortable

The industry leading sealed and pressurized cab option provides the operator with a cleaner and quieter operating environment with excellent work tool visibility. Contin... Read more

Maximum Performance

High performance power train provides maximum performance and production capability through the Electronic Torque Management system, standard two speed travel and an elec... Read more

Making Your Job Easier

Cat® “Intelligent Leveling” system provides industry leading technology, integration, and available features such as dual direction self level, work tool return to dig, a... Read more

Optimized Machine Capability

Maximize machine capability and control with the available Advanced Display, providing on-screen adjustments for implement response, hystat response and creep control. Al... Read more

A Smooth Ride

A standard, Speed Sensitive Ride Control system improves operation on rough terrain, enabling better load retention, increased productivity and greater operator comfort.... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 242D3

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Engine
Gross Power - SAE J1995 55.4 kW
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.
Net Power - SAE 1349 53.8 kW
Displacement 3.3 l
Stroke 120 mm
Bore 94 mm
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).
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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
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
Cab
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
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
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.
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.

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Gross Power - SAE J1995 46 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC 42 kW
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