| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Model | 242D |
| Type | Skid steer loader |
| Lift Design | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2014-2019 |
Operating Specifications
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 74.3 HP | 55.4 kW |
| Lifting Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1600 lbs | 725.7 kg |
| Lifting Capacity (50% Tipping) | 2150 lbs | 975.2 kg |
| Operating Weight | 7424 lbs | 3367.5 kg |
| Tipping Load | 4300 lbs | 1950.4 kg |
| Lift Breakout Force | ||
| Tilt Breakout Force | 7355 lbs | 3366.2 kg |
| Max. Travel Speed | 7.7 mph | 12.5 km |
| Optional High Speed | 11.0 mph | 17.7 km |
Cycle Time
| Raise Lift Arms | |
| Lower Lift Arms | |
| Bucket Rollback | |
| Bucket Dump |
Hydraulic System
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 23.0 GPM | 87.1 LPM |
| Relief Pressure | 3335 psi | 229.9 Bar |
| High Flow | 32.0 GPM | 121.1 LPM |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 13.7 gal | 52.0 L |
Engine Specs
| Manufacturer | Cat |
| Model | 3.3B DIT |
| Type | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Emissions | Tier 4 |
| Rated Speed | 3000 RPM |
| Torque Power | 1500 RPM |
| Combustion | Direct injection |
| Compression Ratio | |
| Firing Order |
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Power | 74.3 HP | 55.4 kW |
| Net Power | 73.9 HP | 55.1 kW |
| Displacement | 203 cu in. | 3327 cc |
| Bore | 3.7 in. | 9.4 cm |
| Stroke | 4.7 in. | 12.0 cm |
| Peak Torque | 195 lb-ft | 265 N∙m |
| Coolant Capacity | 3.7 gal | 14.0 L |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.0 gal | 11.0 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 24.8 gal | 94.0 L |
Dimensions
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 83.1 in. | 211.0 cm |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 124.2 in. | 315.4 cm |
| Width | 66.0 in. | 167.6 cm |
| Length | 146.0 in. | 370.8 cm |
| Dump Height | 97.1 in. | 246.5 cm |
| Dump Reach | 23.6 in. | 60.0 cm |
| Ground Clearance | 8.9 in. | 22.6 cm |
| Dump Angle | 39° |
| Rollback Angle | |
| Departure Angle | 26° |
Tire Size
| Front | 12×16.5 |
| Rear | 12×16.5 |