Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 242B is a skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction tasks. It is part of Caterpillar's compact equipment lineup and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, site preparation, and utility work. The 242B features a compact frame, articulated lift performance, and compatibility with a range of attachments for increased jobsite versatility. Its skid steer design allows for maneuverability in confined spaces while maintaining lifting capability and operator control. The Caterpillar 242B is recognized as a versatile machine for light to medium-duty applications across construction and maintenance environments.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader General Specifications specifications
A Height to top of ROPS	78.00 in (198.12 cm) - Starting 2006
Approx. Machine Weight	6,805.00 lbs (3,086.70 kg) - Starting 2004
B Length to coupler	109.00 in (276.86 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade surface height at level lift arms	60.10 in (152.65 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade surface height at maximum height	115.40 in (293.12 cm) - Starting 2006
Blade surface height at minimum lift	3.00 in (7.62 cm) - Starting 2006
Bore	3.30 in (8.38 cm) - Starting 2006
Breakout force - lift	3,605.00 lbs (1,635.20 kg) - Starting 2006
Breakout force - tilt	3,516.00 lbs (1,594.83 kg) - Starting 2006
Bucket overall width	62.00 in (157.48 cm) - Starting 2006
C Length with bucket on ground	135.00 in (342.90 cm) - Starting 2006
Capacity at 50% with counter- weight	2,045.00 lbs (927.60 kg) - Starting 2004
Carriage height above blade top	36.40 in (92.46 cm) - Starting 2006
Carriage overall width without step	45.00 in (114.30 cm) - Starting 2006
Carriage step additional width	4.25 in (10.79 cm) - Starting 2006
Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket	112.00 in (284.48 cm) - Starting 2006
D Maximum overall height	155.00 in (393.70 cm) - Starting 2006
Dig depth with level bucket	0.80 in (2.03 cm) - Starting 2006
Displacement	134.00 cu in (2,195.87 cu cm) - Starting 2006
Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump	87.00 in (220.98 cm) - Starting 2006
E Ground clearance	7.30 in (18.54 cm) - Starting 2006
Engine Model	3024C T - Starting 2006
F Departure angle	28 deg - Starting 2006
Floor angle at maximum lift/dump	49.5 deg - Starting 2006
Floor angle at maximum lift/rack	96.7 deg - Starting 2006
Flywheel Power: Net	57.00 hp (42.51 kw) - Starting 2006
Front clearance circle radius (w/bucket)	88.00 in (223.52 cm) - Starting 2006
Fuel Tank Capacity	18.20 US gal (69.00 L) - Starting 2006
G Wheelbase	43.00 in (109.22 cm) - Starting 2006
Gross	62.00 hp (46.23 kw) - Starting 2006
Ground Clearance	7.30 in (18.54 cm) - Starting 2006
H Bumper overhang from axle	39.00 in (99.06 cm) - Starting 2006
Height to Top of Cab	78.00 in (198.12 cm) - Starting 2004
Hinge pin height at carry position	11.80 in (29.97 cm) - Starting 2006
Hinge pin height at maximum lift	120.00 in (304.80 cm) - Starting 2006
Hydraulic Pump Capacity	15.60 US gpm (60.00 L/min) - Starting 2006
Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank)	14.50 US gal (55.00 L) - Starting 2006
Hydraulic Tank Capacity	9.20 US gal (35.00 L) - Starting 2006
J Clearance at maximum lift/dump	90.00 in (228.60 cm) - Starting 2006
K Clearance at maximum lift/level	112.00 in (284.48 cm) - Starting 2006
L Hinge pin height at maximum lift	120.00 in (304.80 cm) - Starting 2006
Length to Coupler	109.00 in (276.86 cm) - Starting 2004
M Reach at level lift arm/bucket	53.00 in (134.62 cm) - Starting 2006
Maximum floor angle - at carry position	28.1 deg - Starting 2006
Maximum overall height	156.00 in (396.24 cm) - Starting 2006
Net Power	57.00 hp (42.51 kw) - Starting 2004
No. Cylinders	4 - Starting 2006
Operating weight	6,941.00 lbs (3,148.39 kg) - Starting 2006
Overall length at minimum lift, level tine	138.00 in (350.52 cm) - Starting 2006
Overall length with bucket on ground	139.00 in (353.06 cm) - Starting 2006
Product Identification Prefix	BXM - Starting 2004
Rated bucket capacity	0.48 cu yd (0.37 cu m) - Starting 2006
Rated Engine RPM	3000 rpm - Starting 2006
Rated operating capacity	2,000.00 lbs (907.19 kg) - Starting 2006
Rated Operating Capacity at 50%	2,000.00 lbs (907.19 kg) - Starting 2004
Reach at level lift arm/bucket	54.00 in (137.16 cm) - Starting 2006
Reach at maximum lift/dump	30.00 in (76.20 cm) - Starting 2006
Shank front face reach at level lift arms	30.00 in (76.20 cm) - Starting 2006
Shank front face reach at maximum height	24.60 in (62.48 cm) - Starting 2006
Shank front face reach at minimum lift	18.40 in (46.74 cm) - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Dump	2.2 - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Lower (Empty, Float Down)	3.0 - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Raise	3.0 - Starting 2006
Speeds Reverse - Total	8.2 - Starting 2006
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm) - Starting 2006
Struck capacity	0.35 cu yd (0.27 cu m) - Starting 2006
Tipping load	3,733.00 lbs (1,693.26 kg) - Starting 2006
Top Travel Speed km/h (mph	12.0 (7.4 - Starting 2004
Tread Width	54.00 in (137.16 cm) - Starting 2006
Width	62.00 in (157.48 cm) - Starting 2006
Width Over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm) - Starting 2006
Years Built	2004 - 2007

Cab

Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader Cab specifications
Fops	SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii	SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
Rops	SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994

Dimensions

Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader Dimensions specifications
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	12.00 in (30.48 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10.00 ft (3.05 m)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	39.00 in (99.06 cm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump	7.45 ft (2.27 m)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump	88.00 in (223.52 cm)
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	6.52 ft (1.99 m)
Length	11.33 ft (3.45 m)
Length - With Bucket On Ground	135.00 in (342.90 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	109.00 in (276.86 cm)
Length W/O Bucket	9.06 ft (2.76 m)
Length With Bucket	11.28 ft (3.44 m)
Maximum Overall Height	155.00 in (393.70 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	48.40 in (122.94 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	30.00 in (76.20 cm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump	30.16 in (76.61 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	87.45 in (222.12 cm)
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear	60.83 in (154.51 cm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires	66.00 in (167.64 cm)
Weight	6,802.00 lbs (3,085.34 kg)
Wheel Base	3.59 ft (1.09 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 Skid Steer Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	turbocharged
Bore	3.30 in (8.38 cm)
Engine Make	2236
Engine Model	3024C T
Engine Power - Iso 14396	61.00 hp (45.49 kw)
Gross Power	62.00 hp (46.23 kw)
Gross Power - Sae J1995	62.00 hp (46.23 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	57.00 hp (42.51 kw)
Net Power	57.70 hp (43.03 kw)
Net Power - Eec 80/1269	57.00 hp (42.51 kw)
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec	57.00 hp (42.51 kw)
Net Power - Sae 1349	57.00 hp (42.51 kw)
Stroke	3.90 in (9.91 cm)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	15.90 gpm (60.18 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335.9 psi

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard flow
Hydraulic Flow (2)	High Flow
Hydraulic Power (1)	30.40 hp (22.67 kw)
Hydraulic Power (2)	50.60 hp (37.73 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)

Loader

Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader Loader specifications
Breakout Force	4,058.80 lbs (1,841.04 kg)
Operating Load Rating	1,999.60 lbs (907.00 kg)
Tipping Angle	3999.2 degrees

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	3,841.00 lbs (1,742.25 kg)
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder (Hf)	3,818.00 lbs (1,731.82 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	4,059.00 lbs (1,841.13 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity	2,000.00 lbs (907.19 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight	2,047.00 lbs (928.50 kg)
Tipping Load	4,000.00 lbs (1,814.37 kg)

Operational

Caterpillar 242B 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	2.70 gal (10.22 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.20 gal (8.33 l)
Fuel Capacity	17.20 gal (65.10 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	14.60 gal (55.26 l)
Max Speed	7.50 mph (12.07 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 V
Operational Weight	6,801.30 lbs (3,085.02 kg)
Tire Size	12x16.5 10PR

Power Train

Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader Power Train specifications
Travel Speed Forward	7.40 mph (11.91 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	7.40 mph (11.91 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Caterpillar 242B 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	2.10 gal (7.95 l)
Fuel Tank	17.00 gal (64.35 l)
Hydraulic System	14.50 gal (54.88 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9.20 gal (34.82 l)

Weights

Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	6,802.00 lbs (3,085.34 kg)
Operating Weight - Hf	6,895.00 lbs (3,127.52 kg)