CAT 242 Skid Steer Loader

Compact and powerful the CAT 242 Skid Steer Loader is the perfect for choice for all of your loading, excavating, trenching and material handling work. It is perfect for lifting, loading and grading in tight or congested work sites, and offers a good mix of power and maneuverability.

Powered by a reliable Cat C3. 3B engine that delivers up to 74.3 hp, the 242 provides high productivity along with portable convenience with an ultra quiet hydraulic power unit. With the vertical lift, it gives you optimal reach and capacity. It is perfect for truck loading and its name reminds you of that.

Operator comfort and convenience are a high priority in the cab, which comes with ergonomic joystick controls, adjustable seat, and visibility. This is give clearer information for users, in-cockpit display is optional and makes selection and pre-selecting system parameters easier, and the enclosed cab is an option that provides year-round protection in the worst weather.

Tough, powerful, and easy to move from site to site, this machine is a reliable partner for contractors who need to get in, get the job done, and get to the next job quickly.