Manufactured By: Caterpillar
Category: Skid Steer Loader
Model Number: 242B2
| Make | Caterpillar |
| Model | 242B2 |
| Type | Skid Steer Loader |
| Standard Flow | 15. GPM |
| High Flow | 26 GPM |
| Pressure | 3335PSI PSI |
| Hydraulic HP Standard Flow | 30. HP |
| Hydraulic HP High Flow | 50.6 HP |
| Engine HP | 62 HP |
| Width | 66 in. |
| Lift Capacity at 35% | 1470 lb. |
| Lift Capacity at 50% | 2100 lb. |
| Operating Weight | 6914 lb. |
| Tire Size |
Cab
| FOPS | SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I |
| FOPS Level II | SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II |
| ROPS | SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 |
Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position | 11.8 in (30 cm) |
| Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Bucket Pin Reach – Maximum Lift | 11.2 in (28 cm) |
| Bumper Overhang – Rear Axle | 38.9 in (99 cm) |
| Clearance at Max Lift and Dump | 7.4 ft (2 m) |
| Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 88 in (224 cm) |
| Departure Angle | 28 ° |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in (18 cm) |
| Height – Top of Cab | 6.5 ft (2 m) |
| Length – With Bucket on Ground | 135.3 in (344 cm) |
| Length – Without Bucket | 108.7 in (276 cm) |
| Length w/o Bucket | 9.1 ft (3 m) |
| Length with Bucket | 11.3 ft (3 m) |
| Maximum Dump Angle | 50 ° |
| Maximum Overall Height | 154.6 in (393 cm) |
| Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel | 48.4 in (123 cm) |
| Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height | 86.9 ° |
| Reach – Maximum Lift/Dump | 30.2 in (77 cm) |
| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 30.2 in (77 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Bucket | 87.4 in (222 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Coupler | 56.5 in (144 cm) |
| Turn Radius from Center – Rear | 60.8 in (154 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – inc bucket | 87.4 in (222 cm) |
| Turning Radius from Center – machine rear | 60.8 in (154 cm) |
| Vehicle Width over Tires | 66 in (168 cm) |
| Wheel Base | 3.6 ft (1 m) |
| Wheelbase | 3.6 ft (1 m) |
| Width Over Tires | 5.5 ft (2 m) |
Engine
| Bore | 3.3 in (8 cm) |
| Displacement | 134 cu in (0 m) |
| Engine Make | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | Cat C2.2 T |
| Gross Power | 57 hp (43 kw) |
| Gross Power – SAE J1995 | 61 hp (45 kw) |
| Net Flywheel Power | 56 hp (42 kw) |
| Net Power – SAE 1349 | 56 hp (42 kw) |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Power Measured @ | 2600 rpm |
| Stroke | 3.9 in (10 cm) |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow |
| Hydraulic Power | 30.4 hp (23 kw) |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 15.6 gal/min (59 l/min) |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 26 gal/min (98 l/min) |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 15.6 gal/min (59 l/min) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335 psi |
Loader
| Breakout Force | 4060 psi |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.5 cu yds (0 m) |
| Operating Load Rating | 2100 lbs (953 kg) |
| Tipping Angle | 4200 ° |
Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 85 A |
| Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder | 4060 lbs (1,842 kg) |
| Chain Box Fluid Capacity – each side | 1.6 gal (6 l) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.6 gal (10 l) |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 2.6 gal (10 l) |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal (58 l) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.5 gal (55 l) |
| Max Speed | 6.8 mph (11 kph) |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V V |
| Operational Weight | 6914 lbs (3,136 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2100 lbs (953 kg) |
| Tipping Load | 4200 lbs (1,905 kg) |
Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 6.8 mph (11 kph) |
| Travel Speed Reverse | 6.8 mph (11 kph) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Chain Box – Each Side | 1.6 gal (6 l) |
| Cooling System | 2.6 gal (10 l) |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.6 gal (10 l) |
| Fuel Tank | 15.3 gal (58 l) |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5 gal (55 l) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2 gal (35 l) |
Weights
| Operating Weight | 6914 lbs (3,136 kg) |