# Caterpillar 242D3 for Sale in Mechanicsville, VA **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $35,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89039617 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 242D3 - **Category:** Skid Steer Loaders - **Hours:** 930 - **Serial number:** HSX02053 - **Location:** Mechanicsville, VA ## Description 2 Speed Travel, Auxiliary Hydraulics Flow - Standard Flow, Bucket, Combined Hydraulics - Two Way, Coupler Type - Mechanical, Lighting, Online Owner's Manual , Product Link, ROPS - Open, Self Leveling ## Machine details ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Dash Console:** Good - **Gauges:** Good - **Hydraulic Controls:** Good - **Switches:** Good ### 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 - **Front Axle:** Good - **Lines / Linkages:** Good - **Rear Axle:** Good - **Travel Controls:** Good - **Travel Motors:** Good - **Travel Pumps:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No ### BUCKET - **Bucket Bottom:** Poor - **Bucket Linkage:** Good - **Bucket Sides:** Good - **Cutting Edges:** Poor - **Loader Frame:** Good - **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Good - **Quick Coupler:** Good ### TIRES - **Floatation Chains / Tracks:** No - **Spare:** No ## Manufacturer specifications ### Dimensions - **Height:** 6.9167 ft (2.11 m) - **Length:** 11.4167 ft (3.48 m) - **Weight:** 6980 lbs (3165.53 kg) - **Width:** 5.5 ft (1.68 m) ### General Specifications - **Engine Power (since 2021):** 74 hp (55.18 kw) - **Operating Width (since 2021):** 66 in (167.64 cm) - **Operating Width (since 2022):** 61 / 66 - **Operating Width (since 2023):** 60 / 66 - **Rated Operating Capacity LBS. (KG) 50% (since 2021):** 2,200 (998) - **Rated Operating Capacity LBS. (KG) 50% (since 2022):** 2,200 (1,000) ## About this model The Caterpillar 242D3 is a compact skid steer loader designed for construction, landscaping, agriculture, and material handling applications. It is part of Caterpillar's D3 series and is known for its vertical lift design, which supports efficient loading and lifting performance. The 242D3 is commonly used with buckets, forks, augers, and other hydraulic attachments through its quick coupler system. It features a compact frame for maneuverability in confined work areas and is available with cab or canopy configurations. The model is built to support operator visibility, control, and productivity in a range of jobsite conditions. ## Photos ![Caterpillar 242D3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iZGVhODFlODY3NjE1M2NkOGRjZWM2ZjBhMzZjNWU2NCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjMwMzAw) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kODQ2N2I4NTI3OGM0ZDE1YzdlMDI0YWE0OTMyZmUyNCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjYyMzI3) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMGUzNmUxZDNhYjhlMmM3ZTA3Y2I4MTEyZTZmNWIzMSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjY0NTkw) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jY2Q3NzAxNGVkMDIwNGE1ZDg2NWVhZTQwMWY2NWNmMCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjQ1MjMw) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMDQyZWIxNGE3NWExNDQxYjliMGRkMDM5YmYyYjc3NyYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjEwMzM1) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZDE5MWFhODdmNjEyZmNhYjdmZjg1MDVmMDU4MjkzOSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjQ4NjAz) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hMTI3Mjk4MzI1YTI4Mzc4ZDUzZDY0ZDFmYjQyOGQ4OSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjY5NjI=) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZDI2YTZhMDY5NWEzZDg2ZjIzMWM0ZDU1Y2Y1ZDI1YyYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjY0MDk0) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mMzhhNjM5ZDgwYTYwMWUxODE3NjAzMmNhMTBkNDAyNiYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjM1MjQz) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04YTMxZjEyZGI3OGFhOGQ1ZGI1YmMwZWNkNDU5M2U2OSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjM2NDUy) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1iODJmZmFiOTg2MTBhYTcyYjBhNTI4Njg0NDViYzcyYiYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjQwNjM4) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lNTg0MzQ4ZDg3NzJmMmIzODRmNDc0OWNjMjUzMWMzNCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjk5MjQ=) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ZDMwMmUyN2ViMTQ4YTJhZGJlNmExOTE2NzFlMWM4MyYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjYyMjE3) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNzMxYzZlNzdhMGY3NDhiOGMxODljZDBjNTg4NjBjNCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjU3Mjkz) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lOTEyOThjODVkYzYzNzE0YjNkMzNjNDg5MjEzNzllZiYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjI5NDQ3) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NGQyOWYwMmEzMzdlOTgwZmRhODZhZTAxNjQ5ZWM3NSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjYzMjM0) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mYmI0ZGRjZjE3ZDMzMWNiYWZhNTQ2MDBjYmFlM2IzNyYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjIyMzcx) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 18](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lZWQ3MmYwOTMyZWRlNDg4ZWNkMWVlNGE1ZDE3MDg1MCYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjUzNTEy) ![Caterpillar 242D3 photo 19](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hYWExYzM1NWQ4OTA4NGRmODAzMjNjY2NmYmFkM2NlNSYkdHh0PUNBUlRFUiUyME1BQ0hJTkVSWSUyMENPTVBBTlklMkMlMjBJTkMuJjI1MTYy)