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Caterpillar

242B

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
6,801 lb
Max Speed
7.5 mph
Gross Power
57.7 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight6,801 lb
Max Speed7.5 mph
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal
Tire Size12x16.5 10PR
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage85 A
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.2 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side1.6 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder4,059 lb
Rated Operating Capacity2,000 lb
Tipping Load4,000 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight2,047 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder3,841 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat 3024C T
Gross Power57.7 hp
Aspirationturbocharged
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Stroke4 in
Bore3 in
Gross Power - SAE J199562.0 hp
Net Power - EEC 80/126957.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134957.0 hp
Engine Power - ISO 1439661.0 hp
Net Flywheel Power57.0 hp
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC57.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight6,802 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity15.9 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,336 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow15.6 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow26.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard flow
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance7 in
Wheelbase43 in
Width Over Tires66 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 bucket88 in
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear61 in
Length w/o Bucket109 in
Length - without Bucket109 in
Wheel Base43 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift120 in
Maximum Overall Height155 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position12 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump88 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump30 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler57 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket87 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear61 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel48 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
Operating Load Rating2,000 lb
Tipping Angle3,999 °
Breakout Force4,059 psi

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System2.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal
Fuel Tank17.0 gal
Chain Box - Each Side1.6 gal
Engine Crankcase2.1 gal
Hydraulic System14.5 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward7.4 mph
Travel Speed Reverse7.4 mph

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