Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Specs

Category: Skid Steer Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 242B II ➔

The Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader is a versatile and powerful machine designed to handle a wide range of tasks with ease. With a maximum operating weight of 6914 lbs and a rated operating capacity of 2100 lbs, this loader offers impressive performance in a compact package. Equipped with a Cat C2.2 T engine producing 56 hp of net power, along with a durable hydraulic system delivering up to 15.6 gpm of flow, the 242B II is built for efficiency and productivity. From its ergonomic cab design to its impressive breakout force of 4060 psi, this skid steer loader is ready to tackle any job with precision and power.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
A Height to top of ROPS	78.00 in (198.12 cm) - Starting 2010
B Length to coupler	109.00 in (276.86 cm) - Starting 2010
Blade surface height at level lift arms	60.10 in (152.65 cm) - Starting 2010
Blade surface height at maximum height	115.40 in (293.12 cm) - Starting 2010
Blade surface height at minimum lift	3.00 in (7.62 cm) - Starting 2010
Bore	3.30 in (8.38 cm) - Starting 2010
Bucket overall width	62.00 in (157.48 cm) - Starting 2010
C Length with bucket on ground	135.00 in (342.90 cm) - Starting 2010
Carriage height above blade top	36.40 in (92.46 cm) - Starting 2010
Carriage overall width without step	45.00 in (114.30 cm) - Starting 2010
Carriage step additional width	4.25 in (10.79 cm) - Starting 2010
Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket	112.00 in (284.48 cm) - Starting 2010
D Maximum overall height	155.00 in (393.70 cm) - Starting 2010
Dig depth with level bucket	0.80 in (2.03 cm) - Starting 2010
Displacement	134.00 cu in (2,195.87 cu cm) - Starting 2010
Dump	2.2 - Starting 2010
Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump	87.00 in (220.98 cm) - Starting 2010
E Ground clearance	7.00 in (17.78 cm) - Starting 2010
Engine Model	C2.2T - Starting 2010
F Departure angle	28 deg - Starting 2010
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	49.5 deg - Starting 2010
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back	86.9 deg - Starting 2010
Flywheel Power: Net	56.00 hp (41.76 kw) - Starting 2010
Front clearance circle radius (with bucket)	88.00 in (223.52 cm) - Starting 2010
Fuel Tank Capacity	15.30 US gal (58.00 L) - Starting 2010
G Wheelbase	43.00 in (109.22 cm) - Starting 2010
Gross	62.00 hp (46.23 kw) - Starting 2010
Ground Clearance	7.00 in (17.78 cm) - Starting 2010
H Bumper overhang from axle	39.00 in (99.06 cm) - Starting 2010
HF - Breakout force - lift	3,558.00 lbs (1,613.88 kg) - Starting 2010
HF - Breakout force - tilt	3,517.00 lbs (1,595.29 kg) - Starting 2010
HF - Operating weight	7,054.00 lbs (3,199.64 kg) - Starting 2010
Hinge pin height at carry position	11.80 in (29.97 cm) - Starting 2010
Hinge pin height at maximum lift	120.00 in (304.80 cm) - Starting 2010
Hydraulic Pump Capacity	15.60 US gpm (60.00 L/min) - Starting 2010
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	14.50 US gal (55.00 L) - Starting 2010
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	9.20 US gal (35.00 L) - Starting 2010
J Clearance at maximum lift/dump	88.00 in (223.52 cm) - Starting 2010
K Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	49.5 deg - Starting 2010
L Floor angle at maximum lift/rack	86.9 deg - Starting 2010
Lower (Empty, Float Down)	3.0 - Starting 2010
M Clearance at maximum lift/level	112.00 in (284.48 cm) - Starting 2010
Maximum floor angle - at carry position	28.1 deg - Starting 2010
Maximum floor angle at minimum lift	25.4 deg - Starting 2010
Maximum overall height	156.00 in (396.24 cm) - Starting 2010
N Hinge pin height at maximum lift	120.00 in (304.80 cm) - Starting 2010
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2010
O Reach at level lift arm/bucket	49.00 in (124.46 cm) - Starting 2010
One Speed Forward	0.00-7.50 mph (0.00-12.07 kph)
One Speed Reverse	0.00-7.50 mph (0.00-12.07 kph)
Overall length at minimum lift, level tine	156.10 in (396.49 cm) - Starting 2010
Overall length with bucket on ground	139.00 in (353.06 cm) - Starting 2010
Raise	3.0 - Starting 2010
Rated bucket capacity	0.48 cu yd (0.37 cu m) - Starting 2010
Rated Engine RPM	3000 rpm - Starting 2010
Rated operating capacity	2,100.00 lbs (952.55 kg) - Starting 2010
Reach at level lift arm/bucket	54.00 in (137.16 cm) - Starting 2010
Reach at maximum lift/dump	30.00 in (76.20 cm) - Starting 2010
Shank front face reach at level lift arms	30.00 in (76.20 cm) - Starting 2010
Shank front face reach at maximum height	24.60 in (62.48 cm) - Starting 2010
Shank front face reach at minimum lift	18.40 in (46.74 cm) - Starting 2010
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm) - Starting 2010
Struck capacity	0.35 cu yd (0.27 cu m) - Starting 2010
Tipping load	3,928.00 lbs (1,781.71 kg) - Starting 2010
Total	8.2 - Starting 2010
Tread Width	54.00 in (137.16 cm) - Starting 2010
Two Speed Reverse Hydraulic Cycle Time, Empty Bucket	- Seconds - Starting 2010
Width	62.00 in (157.48 cm) - Starting 2010
Width Over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2010

Cab

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops	SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii	SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
Rops	SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994

Dimensions

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	11.80 in (29.97 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift	11.20 in (28.45 cm)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	38.90 in (98.81 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump	7.33 ft (2.23 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump	88.00 in (223.52 cm)
Departure Angle	28 degrees
Ground Clearance	7.00 in (17.78 cm)
Height	6.42 ft (1.96 m)
Height - Top Of Cab	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	6.50 ft (1.98 m)
Length	11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground	135.31 in (343.69 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	108.70 in (276.10 cm)
Length W/O Bucket	9.06 ft (2.76 m)
Length With Bucket	11.28 ft (3.44 m)
Maximum Dump Angle	50 degrees
Maximum Overall Height	154.60 in (392.68 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	48.40 in (122.94 cm)
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height	86.9 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	30.20 in (76.71 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	30.20 in (76.71 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket	87.40 in (222.00 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler	56.50 in (143.51 cm)
Turn Radius From Center - Rear	60.80 in (154.43 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket	87.40 in (222.00 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear	60.80 in (154.43 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Weight	6,802.00 lbs (3,085.34 kg)
Wheel Base	3.60 ft (1.10 m)
Wheelbase	3.59 ft (1.09 m)
Width	5.50 ft (1.68 m)
Width Over Tires	5.50 ft (1.68 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Bore	3.30 in (8.38 cm)
Displacement	134.00 cu in (2,195.87 cu cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3024C T
Gross Power	61.00 hp (45.49 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	61.00 hp (45.49 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	56.00 hp (41.76 kw)
Net Power	57.00 hp (42.51 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349	56.00 hp (41.76 kw)
Number Of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2600 rpm
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	15.60 gpm (59.05 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard
Hydraulic Flow (2)	High Flow
Hydraulic Power	30.40 hp (22.67 kw)
Loader Hydraulic Flow	15.60 gpm (59.05 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	26.00 gpm (98.41 lpm)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force	4,060.00 lbs (1,841.59 kg)
Bucket Capacity	0.5 cu yd
Operating Load Rating	2,100.00 lbs (952.55 kg)
Tipping Angle	4200 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	4,060.00 lbs (1,841.59 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity	2,100.00 lbs (952.55 kg)
Tipping Load	4,200.00 lbs (1,905.09 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	85 amps
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side	1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Capacity	15.30 gal (57.91 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	14.50 gal (54.88 l)
Max Speed	6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operational Weight	6,914.00 lbs (3,136.14 kg)

Power Train

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward	6.80 mph (10.94 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	6.80 mph (10.94 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Service Refill Capacities specifications
Chain Box - Each Side	1.60 gal (6.06 l)
Cooling System	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Engine Crankcase	2.60 gal (9.84 l)
Fuel Tank	15.30 gal (57.91 l)
Hydraulic System	14.50 gal (54.88 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 242B II Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	6,914.00 lbs (3,136.14 kg)