CAT 242B Series 2 Skid Steer Loader


Dimensions

Length With Bucket 11.28 ft in (3437 mm)
Width Over Tires 5.5 ft in (1676 mm)
Ground Clearance 7 in (177.8 mm)
Height To Top Of Cab 6.5 ft in (1986 mm)
Wheelbase 3.59 ft in (1094 mm)
Length W/O Bucket 9.06 ft in (2760 mm)
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump 7.33 ft in (2240 mm)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 30.2 in (766 mm)
Length – With Bucket On Ground 135.31 in (3436.62 mm)
Length – Without Bucket 108.7 in (2760.98 mm)
Maximum Dump Angle 50 degrees
Maximum Reach – With Arms Parallel 48.4 in (1229.36 mm)
Rack Back Angle – Maximum Height 86.9 degrees
Reach – Maximum Lift/Dump 30.2 in (767.08 mm)
Maximum Overall Height 154.6 in (3926.84 mm)
Bucket Pin Height – Carry Position 11.8 in (299.73 mm)
Bucket Pin Height – Maximum Lift 10 ft in (0.26 m)
Bucket Pin Reach – Maximum Lift 11.2 in (284.48 mm)
Bumper Overhang – Rear Axle 38.9 in (988.06 mm)
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump 88 in (2235.2 mm)
Departure Angle 28 degrees
Height – Top Of Cab 6.5 ft in (0.17 m)
Turning Radius From Center – Machine Rear 60.8 in (1545 mm)
Vehicle Width Over Tires 66 in (1676.4 mm)
Wheel Base 3.6 ft in (0.1 m)
Turn Radius From Center – Bucket 87.4 in (2219.96 mm)
Turn Radius From Center – Coupler 56.5 in (1435.1 mm)
Turn Radius From Center – Rear 60.8 in (1544.32 mm)
Turning Radius From Center – Inc Bucket 87.4 in (2221 mm)

Operating Specifications

Tipping Load 4200 lb (1905.09 kg)
Breakout Force – Tilt Cylinder 4060 lb (1841.59 kg)
Rated Operating Capacity 2100 lb (952.55 kg)

Engine Details

Number Of Cylinders 4
Engine Make CAT
Engine Model 3024C T
Gross Power 61 hp (45.5 kw)
Net Power 57 hp (42 kw)
Power Measured @ 2600 rpm
Displacement 134 cu in (2.2 L)
Bore 3.3 in (83.9 mm)
Stroke 3.9 in (99.1 mm)
Gross Power – Sae J1995 61 hp (45.5 kw)
Engine Model Cat C2.2 T
Net Power – Sae 1349 56 hp (41.8 kw)
Net Flywheel Power 56 hp (41.8 kw)

Operational Specs

Operational Weight 6914 lb (3136 kg)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.3 gal (58 L)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 2.6 gal (10 L)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 2.6 gal (10 L)
Max Speed 6.8 mph (11 km/h)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 14.5 gal (55 L)
Chain Box Fluid Capacity – Each Side 1.6 gal (6 L)
Operating Voltage 12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 85 amps

Power Train

Travel Speed Forward 6.8 mph (11 km/h)
Travel Speed Reverse 6.8 mph (11 km/h)

Loader

Breakout Force 4060 lb (1841 kg)
Operating Load Rating 2100 lb (952 kg)
Tipping Angle 4200 degrees
Bucket Capacity 0.5 yd3 (0.4 m3)

Weights

Operating Weight 6914 lb (3136.2 kg)

Hydraulic

Pump Flow Capacity 15.6 gal/min (60 L/min)
Relief Valve Pressure 3335 psi (23000 kPa)

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic Flow (1) Standard
Hydraulic Power 30.4 hp (22.7 kw)
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow 26 gal/min
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 15.6 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (2) High Flow

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System 2.6 gal (9.9 L)
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.3 gal (58 L)
Hydraulic Tank 9.2 gal (34.9 L)
Engine Crankcase 2.6 gal (9.9 L)
Hydraulic System 14.5 gal (54.9 L)
Chain Box – Each Side 1.6 gal (6.1 L)

Cab

Rops SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994
Fops SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level Ii SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II
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