Caterpillar 242D3 Skid Steer Specifications

The Caterpillar 242D3 skid steer loader driveline system components: a 203.1 cu.in (3.3L) Cat C3.3B DIT 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine with a rated power of 73.2 hp (54.6 kW), and 2-speed hydro transmission. The hydraulic system has a pump with a rated capacity of 20.3 gal/min (77 l/min) or 26 gal/min (99 l/min). The system pressure is 3335 psi (230 bar). The Cat 242D3 is equipped with vertical-lift loader boom, 80HS continuous roller chains, and 12x16.5 tires. The skid steer has a boom lifting force of 4085 lbs (1853 kg) and bucket breakout force of 4963 lbs (2250 kg). The rated operating capacity is 2200 lbs (1000 kg), and tipping load is 4400 lbs (2000 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model .................... Caterpillar C3.3B DIT
Engine Type .................... 4-cycle liquid cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders .................... 4, in-line
Displacement, cu.in (L) .................... 203.1 (3.30)
Cylinder Bore, in (mm) .................... 3.70 (94.0)
Piston Stroke, in (mm) .................... 4.72 (120.0)
Aspiration .................... Turbocharged
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 73.2 (54.6)
Maximum Engine Power, hp (kW) .................... 74.3 (55.4)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm .................... 2400
Compression Ratio .................... 17:1
Firing Order .................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System .................... Direct Injection
Air Cleaner .................... Dual element, radial seal
Emission Level .................... Tier 4 Interim
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 24.8 (94.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) .................... 11.8 (11.0)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) .................... 14.8 (14.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts .................... 12
Charging System .................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps .................... 80

Drive Train

Drive System Type .................... Hydrostatic transmission, 4-wheel chain drive
Number of Gears .................... Two (low-high)
Chain Drive Type .................... 80HS continuous roller chain
Brakes Type .................... Wet multi disc
Front Tire Size .................... 12x16.5
Rear Tire Size .................... 12x16.5
Chaincase Capacity, qts (L) .................... 9.3 (8.8)
Forward Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) .................... 7.5 (12.1)
Forward Speed (High Range), mph (kph) .................... 11.5 (18.5)
Reverse Speed (Low Range), mph (kph) .................... 7.5 (12.1)
Reverse Speed (High Range), mph (kph) .................... 11.5 (18.5)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type .................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type .................... Gear
Pump Flow (Standard), gpm (Lpm) .................... 20.3 (77.0)
Pump Flow (High Flow), gpm (Lpm) .................... 26.0 (99.0)
System Pressure, Bar (psi) .................... 230 (3335)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity, gal (L) .................... 10.3 (39.0)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) .................... 13.2 (50.0)
Number of Valves .................... 3

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity, lbs (kg) .................... 2200 (1000)
Tipping Load, lbs (kg) .................... 4400 (2000)
Boom Lifting Force, lbs (kg) .................... 4085 (1853)
Bucket Breakout Force, lbs (kg) .................... 4963 (2250)
Loader Boom Type .................... Vertical-lift

Dimensions and Weight

Wheelbase, in (mm) .................... 43.5 (1105)
Height (Operator Cab), in (mm) .................... 83.1 (2110)
Height (Boom Raised), in (mm) .................... 154.2 (3915)
Length (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 108.9 (2765)
Length (Bucket On Ground), in (mm) .................... 137.2 (3485)
Width (w/o Bucket), in (mm) .................... 66 (1675)
Height to Hinge Pin (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 121.1 (3075)
Height to Hinge Pin (Carry Position), in (mm) .................... 7.9 (200)
Dump Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 52
Dump Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) .................... 90 (2285)
Dump Reach At Max Height, in (mm) .................... 21.7 (550)
Rollback Angle At Max Height, deg .................... 87
Departure Angle, deg .................... 27
Bucket Width, in (mm) .................... 66 (1675)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) .................... 8.7 (220)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) .................... 82.9 (2105)
Shipping Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 6490 (2950)
Operating Weight, lbs (kg) .................... 7138 (3240)