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The Cat® 242D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.
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Specification | Value |
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 | 55.4 kW |
Note | †Engine meeting Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage III emission standards emits equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 4 Interim and is offered only for Australia/New Zealand, Brazil, China, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, Macedonia and New Caledonia. |
Net Power - SAE 1349 | 53.8 kW |
Displacement | 3.3 l |
Stroke | 120 mm |
Bore | 94 mm |
Peak Torque - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1995 | 265 N·m |
Net Power ISO 9249† | 54.8 kW |
Net Power - ISO 9249 | 54.3 kW |
Net Flywheel Power | 53.8 kW |
Net Power SAE 1349† | 54.2 kW |
Engine Model | Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) |
Specification | Value |
Rated Operating Capacity | 1.000 kg |
Tipping Load | 2.000 kg |
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 2.251 kg |
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight | 1.090 kg |
Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
Specification | Value |
Operating Weight | 3.238 kg |
Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
Specification | Value |
Wheel Base | 1.105 mm |
Height - Top of Cab | 2.111 mm |
Vehicle Width over Tires | 1.676 mm |
Ground Clearance | 222 mm |
Departure Angle | 27° |
Maximum Dump Angle | 52° |
Length - With Bucket on Ground | 3.487 mm |
Length - Without Bucket | 2.767 mm |
Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle | 1.021 mm |
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 552 mm |
Note | Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). |
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground | 1.249 mm |
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 87° |
Turning Radius from Center - Bucket | 2.107 mm |
Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear | 1.639 mm |
Maximum Overall Height | 3.917 mm |
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump | 2.285 mm |
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 200 mm |
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 3.076 mm |
Turning Radius from Center - Coupler | 1.314 mm |
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 182 mm |
Specification | Value |
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 43 kW |
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 23.000 kPa |
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 23.000 kPa |
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated) | 29 kW |
Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 112 L/min |
Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow | 76 L/min |
Specification | Value |
ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level I |
Specification | Value |
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed | 12.1 km/h |
Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option | 18.5 km/h |
Specification | Value |
Chain Box - Each Side | 8.8 l |
Cooling System | 14 l |
Engine Crankcase | 11 l |
Fuel Tank | 94 l |
Hydraulic System | 50 l |
Hydraulic Tank | 39 l |
Specification | Value |
Outside Cab*** | 101 dB(A) |
Inside Cab** | 83 dB(A) |
Note (2) | ***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. |
Note (1) | **The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. |
Specification | Value |
Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes. |
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