Manufactured By: Caterpillar
Category: Skid Steer Loader
Model Number: 242
| Make | Caterpillar |
| Model | 242 |
| Type | Skid Steer Loader |
| Standard Flow | 15. GPM |
| High Flow | N/A GPM |
| Pressure | 3300PSI PSI |
| Hydraulic HP Standard Flow | 29. HP |
| Hydraulic HP High Flow | N/A HP |
| Engine HP | 58 HP |
| Width | 66 in. |
| Lift Capacity at 35% | 1319.5 lb. |
| Lift Capacity at 50% | 2000 lb. |
| Operating Weight | 6931 lb. |
| Tire Size |
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 | 11.8 in (30 cm) |
| Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Bumper Overhang – Rear Axle | 38.9 in (99 cm) |
| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 7.5 ft (2 m) |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 88.2 in (224 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in (18 cm) |
| Height – Top of Cab | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Length – With Bucket on Ground | 135.3 in (344 cm) |
| Length – Without Bucket | 109.3 in (278 cm) |
| Length w/o Bucket | 9.2 ft (3 m) |
| Length with Bucket | 11.3 ft (3 m) |
| Maximum Overall Height | 154.6 in (393 cm) |
| Reach – Maximum Lift/Dump | 29.9 in (76 cm) |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 30.2 in (77 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket | 88.8 in (226 cm) |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Wheel Base | 3.6 ft (1 m) |
| Wheelbase | 3.8 ft (1 m) |
| Width Over Tires | 5.1 ft (2 m) |
Engine
| Bore | 3.9 in (10 cm) |
| Displacement | 183 cu in (0 m) |
| 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 | 15.1 gal/min (57 l/min) |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3300 psi |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 15.2 gal/min (58 l/min) |
Loader
| Bucket Capacity | 0.6 cu yds (0 m) |
| Operating Load Rating | 2000 lbs (907 kg) |
| Tipping Angle | 3770 ° |
Operating Specifications
| Breakout Force – Lift Cylinder | 3814 lbs (1,730 kg) |
| Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder | 4056 lbs (1,840 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal (65 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.6 gal (55 l) |
| Max Speed | 6.9 mph (11 kph) |
| Operating Speed | 6.9 mph (11 kph) |
| Operational Weight | 6931 lbs (3,144 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2000 lbs (907 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 2047 lbs (929 kg) |
| Tipping Load | 4000 lbs (1,814 kg) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Chain Box – Each Side | 1.6 gal (6 l) |
| Cooling System | 24 gal (91 l) |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.1 gal (8 l) |
| Fuel Tank | 18.2 gal (69 l) |
| Hydraulic System | 15.3 gal (58 l) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2 gal (35 l) |
Weights
| Operating Weight | 6858.5 lbs (3,111 kg) |