Caterpillar 242 Skid Steer Loader

Weights
Operating Weight

6858.5 lb

Operational Weight

6931 lb

Boom / Stick / Bucket
Bucket Capacity

0.6 yd3

Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder

3814 lb

Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder

4056 lb

Engine & Fuel System
Engine Crankcase

2.1 gal

Engine Make

2236

Engine Model

Cat 3034C

Fuel Capacity

17.2 gal

Fuel Tank

18.2 gal

Gross Power

58 hp

Net Power

54 hp

Number Of Cylinders

4

Power Measured @

2600 rpm

Cooling System

24 gal

Displacement

183 cu in

Net Flywheel Power

54 hp

Operating Specs
Operating Load Rating

2000 lb

Operating Speed

6.9 mph

Rated Operating Capacity

2000 lb

Hydraulic System
Hydraulic System

15.3 gal

Hydraulic Tank

9.2 gal

Loader Hydraulic Flow

15.1 gal/min

Loader Hydraulic Pressure

3300 psi

Pump Flow Capacity

15.2 gal/min

Dimensions, Wheels & Tires
Vehicle Width Over Tires

66 in

Wheelbase

3.73 ft in

Width Over Tires

5.01 ft in

Ground Clearance

7 in

Height To Top Of Cab

6.52 ft in

Maximum Overall Height

154.6 in

Wheel Base

3.59 ft in

Rops

SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994

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)

Transmission
Max Speed

6.9 mph

Technical Specs
Length With Bucket

11.28 ft in

Length W/O Bucket

9.11 ft in

Reach At Max Lift And Dump

30.16 in

Length - Without Bucket

109.3 in

Height - Top Of Cab

6.52 ft in

Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle

38.9 in

Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump

29.9 in

Length With Bucket On Ground

135.31 in

Tipping Load

4000 lb

Bore

3.9 in

Stroke

4 in

Tipping Angle

3770 degrees

Chain Box - Each Side

1.6 gal