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Caterpillar

242

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
6,931 lb
Bucket Capacity
0.60 yd³
Max Speed
6.9 mph
Gross Power
54.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight6,931 lb
Max Speed6.9 mph
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal
Operating Speed6.9 mph
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder4,056 lb
Rated Operating Capacity2,000 lb
Tipping Load4,000 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2,047 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder3,814 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat 3034C
Displacement183 in³
Power Measured @2,600 rpm
Gross Power54.0 hp
Number of Cylinders4
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Stroke4 in
Bore4 in
Net Flywheel Power54.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight6,859 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity15.2 gal/min
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,300 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow15.1 gal/min

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance7 in
Wheelbase46 in
Width Over Tires61 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump30 in
Length with Bucket on Ground135 in
Length with Bucket135 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump90 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket89 in
Length w/o Bucket110 in
Length - without Bucket109 in
Wheel Base43 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift120 in
Maximum Overall Height155 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump88 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position12 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump30 in
Vehicle Width over Tires66 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle39 in

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
FOPSSAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
FOPS Level IISAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity0.60 yd³
Operating Load Rating2,000 lb
Tipping Angle3,770 °

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System24.0 gal
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal
Fuel Tank18.2 gal
Chain Box - Each Side1.6 gal
Engine Crankcase2.1 gal
Hydraulic System15.3 gal

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