# 2014 Caterpillar 242D **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 89346812 - **Year:** 2014 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 242D - **Category:** Skid Steer Loaders - **Hours:** 5882 - **Serial number:** CAT0242DPDZT00459 - **Location:** Fort Worth, Tx - **Auction starts:** 2026-10-14 ## Description Located in Lane 6 Spot 3, Open Operator Station, Joystick Steering, 2020 US EPA Label, 80 in Bucket Closing Time: 2026-10-14 10:22:05 AM ## 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 (110.49 cm) - **B Length without bucket (since 2015):** 108.9 in (276.61 cm) - **Blade surface height at level lift arms (since 2015):** 54.5 in (138.43 cm) - **Blade surface height at level lift arms (since 2015):** 54.4 in (138.18 cm) - **Blade surface height at maximum height (since 2015):** 116.9 in (296.93 cm) - **Blade surface height at minimum lift (since 2015):** 3.5 in (8.89 cm) - **Blade surface height at minimum lift (since 2015):** 3.4 in (8.64 cm) - **Bore (since 2015):** 3.7 in (9.4 cm) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4085 lbs (1852.93 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4009 lbs (1818.45 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 3983 lbs (1806.66 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 3861 lbs (1751.32 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 3810 lbs (1728.19 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 3777 lbs (1713.22 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4251 lbs (1928.22 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4210 lbs (1909.63 kg) - **Breakout force - lift (since 2015):** 4183 lbs (1897.38 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4462 lbs (2023.93 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4411 lbs (2000.8 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4390 lbs (1991.27 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4326 lbs (1962.24 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4276 lbs (1939.56 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4255 lbs (1930.04 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4761 lbs (2159.56 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4734 lbs (2147.31 kg) - **Breakout force - tilt (since 2015):** 4713 lbs (2137.78 kg) - **Breakout force, tilt cylinder (since 2015):** 5034 lbs (2283.39 kg) - **Bucket pin reach at maximum lift (since 2015):** 7.2 in (18.29 cm) - **C Length with bucket on ground (since 2015):** 137.3 in (348.74 cm) - **Carriage height above blade top (since 2015):** 36.5 in (92.71 cm) - **Carriage overall width without step (since 2015):** 45.7 in (116.08 cm) - **Carriage step additional width (since 2015):** 4.2 in (10.67 cm) - **category (since 2020):** SKID STEERS - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 112.8 in (286.51 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 112.7 in (286.26 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 112.5 in (285.75 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 112.4 in (285.5 cm) - **Clearance at maximum lift/level bucket (since 2015):** 112.9 in (286.77 cm) - **D Height to top of cab (since 2015):** 83.1 in (211.07 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2015):** -0.5 in (-1.27 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2015):** -0.8 in (-2.03 cm) - **Dig depth with level bucket (since 2015):** -0.4 in (-1.02 cm) - **Displacement (since 2015):** 203 cu in (3326.58 cu cm) - **Dump (since 2015):** 2.4 - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 87.3 in (221.74 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 87.2 in (221.49 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 86.7 in (220.22 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 86.6 in (219.96 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 89.0 in (226.06 cm) - **Dump clearance at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 88.9 in (225.81 cm) - **E Maximum overall height (since 2015):** 154.2 in (391.67 cm) - **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 (307.59 cm) - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** -51.3 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** -51.4 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** -51.6 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2015):** 88.0 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2015):** 87.9 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2015):** 87.8 deg - **Floor angle at maximum lift/rack back (since 2015):** 87.7 deg - **Flywheel Power - Gross (SAE J1995) (since 2015):** 74.3 hp (55.41 kw) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349) (since 2015):** 73.2 hp (54.59 kw) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349) (since 2015):** 72.7 hp (54.21 kw) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349) (since 2015):** 72.1 hp (53.77 kw) - **Flywheel Power - Net (SAE 1349)# (since 2016):** 72.1 hp (53.77 kw) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 92.2 in (234.19 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 93.8 in (238.25 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 95.5 in (242.57 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 92.3 in (234.44 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 93.9 in (238.51 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 95.6 in (242.82 cm) - **Front clearance circle radius (with bucket) (since 2015):** 90.5 in (229.87 cm) - **Fuel Tank Capacity (since 2015):** 27.7 US gal (105 L) - **G Bucket pin height at carry position (since 2015):** 7.9 in (20.07 cm) - **Ground Clearance (since 2015):** 8.7 in (22.1 cm) - **H Reach at maximum lift and dump (since 2015):** 21.7 in (55.12 cm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2015):** 121.1 in (307.59 cm) - **Hinge pin height at maximum lift (since 2015):** 120.9 in (307.09 cm) - **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 (228.6 cm) - **K Ground clearance (since 2015):** 8.7 in (22.1 cm) - **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 (102.11 cm) - **Maximum floor angle at minimum lift (since 2015):** 23.0 deg - **Maximum overall height (since 2015):** 157.6 in (400.3 cm) - **Maximum overall height (since 2015):** 157.5 in (400.05 cm) - **Maximum overall height (since 2015):** 157.7 in (400.56 cm) - **Maximum overall height (since 2015):** 155.5 in (394.97 cm) - **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 (167.64 cm) - **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):** 6989 lbs (3170.16 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 7103 lbs (3221.87 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 7137 lbs (3237.29 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 7347 lbs (3332.55 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 7397 lbs (3355.23 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 7447 lbs (3377.91 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 6991 lbs (3171.07 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 7053 lbs (3199.19 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 7088 lbs (3215.07 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 6952 lbs (3153.38 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 6973 lbs (3162.9 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 6929 lbs (3142.95 kg) - **Operating weight (since 2015):** 6980 lbs (3166.08 kg) - **OPERATING WIDTH (since 2016):** 66 in (167.64 cm) - **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2015):** 157.9 in (401.07 cm) - **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2015):** 163.8 in (416.05 cm) - **Overall length at minimum lift, level tine (since 2015):** 151.6 in (385.06 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2015):** 140.3 in (356.36 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2015):** 140.6 in (357.12 cm) - **Overall length with bucket on ground (since 2015):** 138.2 in (351.03 cm) - **P Turning radius from center - machine rear (since 2015):** 64.5 in (163.83 cm) - **Q Turning radius from center - coupler (since 2015):** 51.8 in (131.57 cm) - **R Turning radius from center - bucket (since 2015):** 83.0 in (210.82 cm) - **Raise (since 2015):** 4.4 - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.47 cu yd (0.36 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.52 cu yd (0.4 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.58 cu yd (0.44 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.39 cu yd (0.3 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.44 cu yd (0.34 cu m) - **Rated bucket capacity (since 2015):** 0.48 cu yd (0.37 cu m) - **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 (975.22 kg) - **RATED OPERATING CAPACITY (50%) (since 2019):** 2,150 lbs (975.22 kg) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 51.8 in (131.57 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 51.9 in (131.83 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 52.3 in (132.84 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 52.4 in (133.1 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 49.7 in (126.24 cm) - **Reach at level lift arm/bucket (since 2015):** 49.8 in (126.49 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 22.0 in (55.88 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 22.1 in (56.13 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 22.3 in (56.64 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 22.4 in (56.9 cm) - **Reach at maximum lift/dump (since 2015):** 20.8 in (52.83 cm) - **S Maximum reach with arms parallel to ground (since 2015):** 49.2 in (124.97 cm) - **Shank front face reach at level lift arms (since 2015):** 27.4 in (69.6 cm) - **Shank front face reach at maximum height (since 2015):** 17.8 in (45.21 cm) - **Shank front face reach at maximum height (since 2015):** 17.9 in (45.47 cm) - **Shank front face reach at minimum lift (since 2015):** 15.7 in (39.88 cm) - **Stroke (since 2015):** 4.7 in (11.94 cm) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.35 cu yd (0.27 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.38 cu yd (0.29 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.41 cu yd (0.31 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.29 cu yd (0.22 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.33 cu yd (0.25 cu m) - **Struck capacity (since 2015):** 0.34 cu yd (0.26 cu m) - **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):** 4131 lbs (1873.79 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 4019 lbs (1822.99 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 3981 lbs (1805.75 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 3762 lbs (1706.42 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 3693 lbs (1675.12 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 3644 lbs (1652.89 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 4237 lbs (1921.87 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 4177 lbs (1894.66 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 4141 lbs (1878.33 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 3106 lbs (1408.86 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 2951 lbs (1338.55 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 3284 lbs (1489.6 kg) - **Tipping load (since 2015):** 4300 lbs (1950.45 kg) - **Total (since 2015):** 10.4 - **Tread Width, Standard (since 2015):** 54 in (137.16 cm) - **Two Speed Forward (since 2015):** 0 - 12 mph - **Width (since 2015):** 62.4 in (158.5 cm) - **Width (since 2015):** 68.5 in (173.99 cm) - **Width (since 2015):** 74.5 in (189.23 cm) - **Width (since 2015):** 62.8 in (159.51 cm) - **Width (since 2015):** 68.9 in (175.01 cm) - **Width (since 2015):** 74.9 in (190.25 cm) - **Width Over Tires (since 2015):** 66 in (167.64 cm) ### 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 skid steer loader designed for construction, landscaping, agriculture, and material handling applications. It is part of Caterpillar's D Series and is commonly used for loading, grading, digging, and attachment work in confined jobsite conditions. The 242D features a compact frame, vertical lift design, and compatibility with a wide range of hydraulic attachments. Typical specifications include a rated operating capacity suited for medium-duty tasks, hydrostatic drive, and operator controls designed for maneuverability and precision. The model is used in utility work, site preparation, and general earthmoving where compact equipment access is required. ## Photos ![2014 Caterpillar 242D](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23119/373/7d0e30cf-20c0-4fa8-9fd6-eb45d70dabb7-hr.jpg) ![2014 Caterpillar 242D photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23119/373/fd5c94ae-66f8-44b6-883a-939cd59cae30-hr.jpg) ![2014 Caterpillar 242D photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23119/373/3ca6c728-e229-4587-969c-e5890cdce87b-hr.jpg) ![2014 Caterpillar 242D photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23119/373/21110287-a6cf-4cb6-8ea1-fb8358bd695b-hr.jpg) ![2014 Caterpillar 242D photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23119/373/8a9bfc00-1a9b-4c1f-a5c4-40aaeac06d29-hr.jpg) ![2014 Caterpillar 242D photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23119/373/4bbb6885-ab08-4717-8748-b2681e45e855-hr.jpg) ![2014 Caterpillar 242D photo 7](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/23119/373/59de9e7f-1bf8-4b6d-ba35-d1a8a03d5840-hr.jpg)