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Caterpillar

242B II

Skid Steer Loader

Operating Weight
6,914 lb
Bucket Capacity
0.50 yd³
Max Speed
6.8 mph
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight6,914 lb
Max Speed6.8 mph
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.5 gal
Operating Voltage12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage85 A
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.6 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.6 gal
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side1.6 gal
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder4,060 lb
Rated Operating Capacity2,100 lb
Tipping Load4,200 lb

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine ModelCat C2.2 T
Displacement134 in³
Power Measured @2,600 rpm
Number of Cylinders4
Engine MakeCaterpillar
Bore3 in
Stroke4 in
Gross Power - SAE J199561.0 hp
Net Power - SAE 134956.0 hp
Net Flywheel Power56.0 hp

Weights

Weights specifications
Operating Weight6,914 lb

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity15.6 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow15.6 gal/min
Hydraulic Power30.4 hp
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow26.0 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)High Flow
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure3,335 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance7 in
Height - Top of Cab78 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 Dump89 in
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket87 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
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump88 in
Maximum Overall Height155 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position12 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump30 in
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket87 in
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler57 in
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel48 in
Turn Radius from Center - Rear61 in
Maximum Dump Angle50 °
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height87 °
Departure Angle28 °
Vehicle Width over Tires66 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle39 in
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift11 in

Cab & Operator

Cab & Operator specifications
ROPSSAE J1040 MAY94 ISO 3471:1994
FOPSSAE J1043 SEPT87 ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level IISAE J231 JAN81 ISO 3449:1992 Level II

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity0.50 yd³
Operating Load Rating2,100 lb
Tipping Angle4,200 °
Breakout Force4,060 psi

Service Refill Capacities

Service Refill Capacities specifications
Cooling System2.6 gal
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal
Fuel Tank15.3 gal
Chain Box - Each Side1.6 gal
Engine Crankcase2.6 gal
Hydraulic System14.5 gal

Power Train

Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward6.8 mph
Travel Speed Reverse6.8 mph

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