# 2017 Caterpillar 242D for Sale in Leland, NC **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $27,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 88815959 - **Year:** 2017 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 242D - **Category:** Skid Steer Loaders - **Hours:** 2796 - **Serial number:** DZT03429 - **Location:** Leland, NC ## Description 2 Speed Travel, Air Conditioner, Anti-theft System, Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow - Standard Flow, Auxiliary Hydraulics Pressure - Standard Flow, Bucket, Coupler Type - Electric, Forks - Pallet, Heater / Defroster, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Product Link, Radio - Bluetooth, ROPS - Enclosed, Self Leveling, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** Yes - **Current Parts Manual:** No - **Current Safety Manual:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** Yes - **Ether Aid:** No ### TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Operating Condition - TANDEMS/GEARS/BEARINGS/CHAINS:** Good - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### BUCKET - **Bucket Capacity:** 80” 0.62yds. 631 lbs. - **Bucket S/N:** A421ABK21465 ### TIRES - **Tire Size - TIRES:** 12x16.5 solid rubber ### COMMENTS, MISC. REPAIRS, GENERAL REMARKS - **comment 1:** Start code 3429 ## Manufacturer specifications ### Air Conditioning System - **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. ### Cab - **Fops:** ISO 3449:2005 Level I - **Fops Level Ii:** ISO 3449:2005 Level II - **Rops:** ISO 3471:2008 ### Dimensions - **Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position:** 7.9 in (20.07 cm) - **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 10.1 ft (3.08 m) - **Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift:** 7.2 in (18.29 cm) - **Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle:** 40.21 in (102.13 cm) - **Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump:** 90 in (228.6 cm) - **Departure Angle:** 27 degrees - **Ground Clearance:** 0.73 ft (0.22 m) - **Height:** 6.9167 ft (2.11 m) - **Height - Top Of Cab:** 6.93 ft (2.11 m) - **Length:** 11.4167 ft (3.48 m) - **Length - With Bucket On Ground:** 137.31 in (348.77 cm) - **Length - Without Bucket:** 108.9 in (276.61 cm) - **Maximum Dump Angle:** 52 degrees - **Maximum Overall Height:** 154.2 in (391.67 cm) - **Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel To Ground:** 49.2 in (124.97 cm) - **Note:** Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat 12 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). - **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height:** 87 degrees - **Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump:** 21.7 in (55.12 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Bucket:** 83 in (210.82 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Coupler:** 51.8 in (131.57 cm) - **Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear:** 64.5 in (163.83 cm) - **Vehicle Width Over Tires:** 66 in (167.64 cm) - **Weight:** 6980 lbs (3166.08 kg) - **Wheel Base:** 3.63 ft (1.11 m) - **Width:** 5.5 ft (1.68 m) ### Engine - **Bore:** 3.7 in (9.4 cm) - **Displacement:** 203 cu in (3326.58 cu cm) - **Engine Model:** Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo) - **Gross Power - Sae J1995:** 74.3 hp (55.41 kw) - **Net Flywheel Power:** 73.2 hp (54.59 kw) - **Net Power - Iso 9249:** 73.9 hp (55.11 kw) - **Net Power - Sae 1349:** 73.2 hp (54.59 kw) - **Peak Torque - 1,500 Rpm - Sae J1995:** 195 lbs ft (264.38 nm) - **Stroke:** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) ### General Specifications - **A Wheelbase (since 2015):** 43.5 in (1105 mm) - **B Length without bucket (since 2015):** 108.9 in (2767 mm) - **Blade surface height at level lift arms (since 2015):** 54.4 in (1382 mm) - **Blade surface height at maximum height (since 2015):** 116.9 in (2970 mm) - **Blade surface height at minimum lift (since 2015):** 3.4 in (87 mm) - **Bore (since 2015):** 3.7 in (94 mm) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4183 lbf (18.61 kN) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2017):** 4183 lbf (1897.2 kgf) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4713 lbf (20.96 kN) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2017):** 4713 lbf (2137.7 kgf) - **Breakout force, tilt cylinder (since 2015):** 5034 lbf (22.39 kN) - **Breakout force, tilt cylinder (since 2017):** 5034 lbf (2283 kgf) - **Bucket pin reach at maximum lift (since 2015):** 7.2 in (182 mm) - **C Length with bucket on ground (since 2015):** 137.3 in (3487 mm) - **Carriage height above blade top (since 2015):** 36.5 in (926 mm) - **Carriage overall width without step (since 2015):** 45.7 in (1160 mm) - **Carriage step additional width (since 2015):** 4.2 in (106 mm) - **category (since 2020):** SKID STEERS - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 112.9 in (2867 mm) - **D Height to top of cab (since 2015):** 83.1 in (2111 mm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2015):** -0.4 in (-11 mm) - **Displacement (since 2015):** 203 cu in (3.3 L) - **Dump (since 2015):** 2.4 - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 88.9 in (2259 mm) - **Engine Model (since 2015):** C3.3B DIT - **ENGINE POWER (since 2016):** 73 hp (54.44 kw) - **F Bucket pin height at maximum lift (since 2015):** 121.1 in (3076 mm) - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** -51.6 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2015):** 87.7 deg - **Flywheel Power - Gross (SAE J1995) (since 2015):** 74.3 hp (55.4 kW) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349) (since 2015):** 72.1 hp (53.8 kW) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349) (since 2016):** 72.7 hp (54.2 kW) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349)# (since 2016):** 72.1 hp (53.8 kW) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349)\* (since 2018):** 73.2 hp (54.6 kW) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 93.9 in (2385 mm) - **Fuel Tank Capacity (since 2015):** 27.7 US gal (105 L) - **G Bucket pin height at carry position (since 2015):** 7.9 in (200 mm) - **Ground Clearance (since 2015):** 8.7 in (222 mm) - **H Reach at maximum lift and dump (since 2015):** 21.7 in (552 mm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2015):** 120.9 in (3070 mm) - **Hydraulic Pressure, Standard (since 2015):** 3335 psi (23000 kPa) - **Hydraulic Pressure, XPS (since 2015):** 3335 psi (23000 kPa) - **Hydraulic Pump Capacity, Standard (since 2015):** 20 US gpm (76 L/min) - **Hydraulic Pump Capacity, XPS (since 2015):** 30 US gpm (112 L/min) - **Hydraulic System Capacity - (includes tank) (since 2015):** 13.2 US gal (50 L) - **Hydraulic Tank Capacity (since 2015):** 10.3 US gal (39 L) - **J Clearance at maximum lift and dump (since 2015):** 90.0 in (2285 mm) - **K Ground clearance (since 2015):** 8.7 in (222 mm) - **L Departure angle (since 2015):** 27 deg - **Lower (Empty, Float Down) (since 2015):** 3.6 - **M Bumper overhang behind rear axle (since 2015):** 40.2 in (1021 mm) - **Maximum floor angle at minimum lift (since 2015):** 23.0 deg - **Maximum overall height (since 2015):** 154.2 in (3917 mm) - **MODEL (since 2016):** 242D - **N Maximum dump angle (since 2015):** 52 deg - **No. Cylinders (since 2015):** 4 - **O Vehicle width over tires (since 2015):** 66.0 in (1675 mm) - **One Speed Forward (since 2015):** 0 - 8 mph - **One Speed Reverse (since 2015):** 0 - 8 mph - **OPERATING LOAD (since 2016):** 2,150 lbs (975.22 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 6980 lbs (3166 kg) - **OPERATING WIDTH (since 2016):** 66 in (167.64 cm) - **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2015):** 151.6 in (3851 mm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2015):** 138.2 in (3511 mm) - **P Turning radius from center - machine rear (since 2015):** 64.5 in (1639 mm) - **Q Turning radius from center - coupler (since 2015):** 51.8 in (1314 mm) - **R Turning radius from center - bucket (since 2015):** 83.0 in (2107 mm) - **Raise (since 2015):** 4.4 - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.54 cu yd (0.41 cu m) - **Rated Engine RPM (since 2015):** 2400 rpm - **Rated operating capacity (since 2015):** 2150 lbs (975 kg) - **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%) (since 2019):** 2,150 lbs (975.22 kg) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 49.8 in (1265 mm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 20.8 in (529 mm) - **S Maximum reach with arms parallel to ground (since 2015):** 49.2 in (1249 mm) - **Shank front face reach at level lift arms (since 2015):** 27.4 in (695 mm) - **Shank front face reach at maximum height (since 2015):** 17.8 in (452 mm) - **Shank front face reach at minimum lift (since 2015):** 15.7 in (400 mm) - **Stroke (since 2015):** 4.7 in (120 mm) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.39 cu yd (0.3 cu m) - **T Rack back angle at maximum height (since 2015):** 87 deg - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 4300 lbs (1950 kg) - **Total (since 2015):** 10.4 - **Tread Width, Standard (since 2015):** 54 in (1371 mm) - **Two Speed Forward (since 2015):** 0 - 12 mph - **Width (since 2015):** 74.9 in (1902 mm) - **Width Over Tires (since 2015):** 66 in (1676 mm) ### Hydraulic System - **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Hydraulic Power (Calculated):** 58 hp (43.25 kw) - **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 30 gpm (113.55 lpm) - **Hydraulic Flow - High Flow - Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi - **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated):** 39 hp (29.08 kw) - **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow:** 20 gpm (75.7 lpm) - **Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure:** 3335 psi ### Noise Level - **Inside Cab\*\*:** 83 dB(A) - **Note (1):** Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. - **Note (2):** \*\*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. - **Note (3):** \*\*\*The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC. - **Outside Cab\*\*\*:** 101 dB(A) ### Operating Specifications - **Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder:** 5034 lbs (2283.39 kg) - **Note:** Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat 12 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). - **Rated Operating Capacity:** 2150 lbs (975.22 kg) - **Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight:** 2350 lbs (1065.94 kg) - **Tipping Load:** 4300 lbs (1950.45 kg) ### Power Train - **Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - One Speed:** 7.5 mph (12.07 kph) - **Travel Speed - Forward Or Reverse - Two Speed Option:** 11.5 mph (18.51 kph) ### Service Refill Capacities - **Chain Box - Each Side:** 2.3 gal (8.71 l) - **Cooling System:** 3.7 gal (14 l) - **Engine Crankcase:** 3 gal (11.36 l) - **Fuel Tank:** 27.7 gal (104.84 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 13.2 gal (49.96 l) - **Hydraulic Tank:** 10.3 gal (38.99 l) ### Weights - **Note:** Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt bucket, Cat 12 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted). - **Operating Weight:** 6980 lbs (3166.08 kg) ## About this model The Caterpillar 242D is a compact skid steer loader designed for material handling, grading, loading, and general construction work. It is part of Caterpillar's D Series and is commonly used in landscaping, agriculture, utility, and site preparation applications. The 242D features a vertical lift design for improved reach at full height, a sealed and pressurized cab option, and compatibility with a wide range of hydraulic attachments. Its compact frame supports maneuverability in confined job sites, while the machine's operating controls and visibility are configured for efficient daily operation. The 242D is recognized for versatility across multiple attachment-driven tasks. ## Photos ![2017 Caterpillar 242D](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZTg2YzJjOThlMmQzNzUwYjMwMzcxZWZkN2RiMzRmOCYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYzNzQ0) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hMzlmNzg1M2IyZmIzMjI3OGVjZjY5YTA4NDNjMTc0NCYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiY0MzI3MQ==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNTljM2NmNjQ1ZjBiZjQ4ZjFjZTUxNjU2OTg1MmFkZiYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYyMDQwMg==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04NjczYmY0NGU5MGMwMDg2YTA2YmYwMWI4ZjBiNTZmZiYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYxODEwMw==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iYWMwYzczZDVlZTUwZjQ5YjFhZGNkZjYyMmVhOWYyYSYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYyNjcxMA==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05YzFkNmQ5ODRjNTI4YjU2ZTQyNTY3NDA2ZThiYmE1YSYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYxNDM0MQ==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lYjcyZjU5MjJhMTE5N2E4ZjNmY2NkNzQ4ODQ3YzJkYiYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYzMDYxMw==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNTRjYmVhYjc4MjEwMGQ4YjgxMmY4ZDQ2ZTJiN2YzNCYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiY2MjU5) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kODZmMDU1MTIxYTNkNzE5ZmRlYjkwMjQ3MTQ0MGFhOCYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYzNjcxMA==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hYjBjNmU3MzM5MzY3OGZlZjM0ZjAxNjYxY2Q0NTk2OCYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiY0MTU0NQ==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MjExN2RhZDE1NDhjNjY1YzVkY2QzZDRkNDU0OTI3MiYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYzNTEw) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lN2M2N2FkYThkZTBjMmRmOWYzYTc2OTk3NTY4OGM0MiYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiY2MDg5OA==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jMWU3ZDk4ODg0MTc4YmExOGY1OTRhMjg3NjkxMTgxOSYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiY2NTA1Mw==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04Y2JmMTQ1ODBjZmU4MTg0ZDY1YjI1MjNjZTI5NmYxNSYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYxNzQ2MQ==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iYTFlNjNhZjE4Y2NhNTA3ZjRkYTc2YTU2OTE5OWU1OCYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiY5NDM0) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05OTk3OWIxN2I4NzJjZGI1YTQ2MGZmMGYxNmJlN2E4ZSYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYxMjA2MQ==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNDRlZTZkODcyOWY2ZmU1ZDJiMDVhODNlYTZhOTdkMCYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYxNTI3OQ==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 18](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMjU0OGE3NjQ1ODY0MzNmYmYxNzYyZWY1NmJlODQ3OCYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYzOTgxMw==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 19](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMTUxNTRhOWRmOWY4MzQxZmM1ZDczODNhOGQ1MTk4ZSYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYxOTgwNA==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 20](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04OTI3ZjVlZmU3YTM5ZjVlYjFlZWU5ZmVkNTJhNDUyOSYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYxMTM0OA==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 21](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hZWI5NTFiMzg4YWFkMzg2Yzk1MDQ1ZGY3YTYzYzQ0ZiYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiYyNTEyMg==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 22](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kMjI1OTVlNTA3ODE2N2RhYjYwYzRhNjRmMzRhOTllZSYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiY0NzU5NA==) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 23](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMmI5Mjc0ODMwMTQ4ZDA3ZTliM2U4N2E4OGFlYTBkYSYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiY4NzQ3) ![2017 Caterpillar 242D photo 24](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNDc2NDM0MzQxZGQ1OTdiYTZjMWYwNGRhMTQzZjYxMSYkdHh0PUdSRUdPUlklMjBQT09MRSUyMEVRVUlQTUVOVCUyMENPLiY2NDg4NQ==)