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Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader

Category: Skid Steer Loaders (See all Skid Steer Loaders for sale)
Manufacturer: Caterpillar (See all Caterpillar Equipment for sale)
Model: 242B (See all Caterpillar 242B for sale)

Cab

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

Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position	12 in (30 cm)
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	10 ft (3 m)
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle	39 in (99 cm)
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump	7.5 ft (2 m)
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump	88 in (224 cm)
Ground Clearance	7 in (18 cm)
Length - With Bucket on Ground	135 in (343 cm)
Length - Without Bucket	109 in (277 cm)
Length w/o Bucket	9.1 ft (3 m)
Length with Bucket	11.3 ft (3 m)
Maximum Overall Height	155 in (394 cm)
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel	48.4 in (123 cm)
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump	30 in (76 cm)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	30.2 in (77 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Bucket	87.4 in (222 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Coupler	56.5 in (144 cm)
Turn Radius from Center - Rear	60.8 in (154 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - inc bucket	87.5 in (222 cm)
Turning Radius from Center - machine rear	60.9 in (155 cm)
Vehicle Width over Tires	66 in (168 cm)
Wheel Base	3.6 ft (1 m)
Wheelbase	3.6 ft (1 m)
Width Over Tires	5.5 ft (2 m)

Engine

Aspiration	turbocharged
Bore	3.3 in (8 cm)
Engine Make	Caterpillar
Engine Model	Cat 3024C T
Engine Power - ISO 14396	61 hp (45 kw)
Gross Power	57.7 hp (43 kw)
Gross Power - SAE J1995	62 hp (46 kw)
Net Flywheel Power	57 hp (43 kw)
Net Power - EEC 80/1269	57 hp (43 kw)
Net Power - ISO 9249 EEC	57 hp (43 kw)
Net Power - SAE 1349	57 hp (43 kw)
Stroke	3.9 in (10 cm)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1)	Standard flow
Hydraulic Flow (2)	High Flow
Loader Hydraulic Flow	15.6 gpm (59 lpm)
Loader Hydraulic Pressure	3335 psi
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow	26 gpm (98 lpm)
Pump Flow Capacity	15.9 gpm (60 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	3335.9 psi

Loader

Breakout Force	4058.8 psi
Operating Load Rating	1999.6 lbs (907 kg)
Tipping Angle	3999.2 degrees

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	85 amps
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder	3841 lbs (1,742 kg)
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder	4059 lbs (1,841 kg)
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - each side	1.6 gal (6 l)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	2.7 gal (10 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	2.2 gal (8 l)
Fuel Capacity	17.2 gal (65 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	14.6 gal (55 l)
Max Speed	7.5 mph (12 kph)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operational Weight	6801.3 lbs (3,085 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity	2000 lbs (907 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight	2047 lbs (929 kg)
Tipping Load	4000 lbs (1,814 kg)
Tire Size	12x16.5 10PR

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward	7.4 mph (12 kph)
Travel Speed Reverse	7.4 mph (12 kph)

Service Refill Capacities

Chain Box - Each Side	1.6 gal (6 l)
Cooling System	2.6 gal (10 l)
Engine Crankcase	2.1 gal (8 l)
Fuel Tank	17 gal (64 l)
Hydraulic System	14.5 gal (55 l)
Hydraulic Tank	9.2 gal (35 l)

Weights

Operating Weight

6802 lbs (3,085 kg)

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