Caterpillar 242 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 (344 cm)
Length – Without Bucket 109 in (278 cm)
Length w/o Bucket 9 ft (3 m)
Length with Bucket 11 ft (3 m)
Maximum Overall Height 155 in (393 cm)
Reach – Maximum Lift/Dump 30 in (76 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump 30 in (77 cm)
Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket 89 in (226 cm)
Vehicle Width over Tires 66 in (168 cm)
Wheel Base 4 ft (1 m)
Wheelbase 4 ft (1 m)
Width Over Tires 5 ft (2 m)

Engine

Bore 4 in (10 cm)
Displacement 183 cu in (2,999 cu cm)
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model Cat 3034C
Gross Power 54 hp (40 kw)
Net Flywheel Power 54 hp (40 kw)
Number of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2600 rpm
Stroke 4 in (10 cm)

Hydraulic System

Loader Hydraulic Flow 15 gpm (57 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3300 psi
Pump Flow Capacity 15 gpm (58 lpm)

Loader

Bucket Capacity 1 cu yd (0 cu m)
Operating Load Rating 2,000 lbs (907 kg)
Tipping Angle 3770 degrees

Operating Specifications

Breakout Force – Lift Cylinder 3,814 lbs (1,730 kg)
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 4,056 lbs (1,840 kg)
Fuel Capacity 17 gal (65 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 15 gal (55 l)
Max Speed 7 mph (11 kph)
Operating Speed 7 mph (11 kph)
Operational Weight 6,931 lbs (3,144 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)

Service Refill Capacities

Chain Box – Each Side 2 gal (6 l)
Cooling System 24 gal (91 l)
Engine Crankcase 2 gal (8 l)
Fuel Tank 18 gal (69 l)
Hydraulic System 15 gal (58 l)
Hydraulic Tank 9 gal (35 l)

Weights

Operating Weight 6,859 lbs (3,111 kg)
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