CAT 242 Skid Steer Loader
Information
Additional information
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Model | 242, 242D, 242D3 |
| Weight | 3.2 t |
| Capacity | 1 t |
| Power | 74.3 hp |
Equipment Overview
The Cat 242 is a skid steer loader built for extended reach and quick truck loading, current as the 242D3 in Caterpillar’s skid steer loader range. It delivers 74.3 hp and a 1,000 kg rated operating capacity, with its vertical lift design and standard Speed Sensitive Ride Control giving strong stability and lifting performance for material handling.
Power comes from a Cat C3.3B turbo diesel engine meeting Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards, delivering 265 N·m of peak torque through a hydrostatic transmission and four-wheel chain drive. Cat’s “Intelligent Leveling” system offers dual-direction self level, work tool return to dig, and work tool positioner, and SMART technology with attachment recognition automates complex attachments.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo), 3.3 L |
| Power Output | 74.3 hp (55.4 kW) gross; 73.2 hp (54.6 kW) net |
| Max Torque | 265 N·m @ 1,500 rpm |
| Emission Standard | US EPA Tier 4 Final; EU Stage V |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic, single or two-speed, four-wheel chain drive |
| Drive Type | 4-wheel skid steer |
| Operating Weight | 3,238 kg |
| Rated Operating Capacity | 1,000 kg (1,095 kg with counterweight) |
| Tipping Load | 2,000 kg |
| Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow | 76 L/min standard (112 L/min high-flow), 23,000 kPa |
| Max Travel Speed | 12.1 km/h (18.5 km/h two-speed) |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 3,487 mm (with bucket on ground) |
| Width | 1,676 mm (over tyres) |
| Height | 2,111 mm (top of cab) |
| Wheelbase | 1,105 mm |
| Turning Radius | 1,314 mm (from centre, coupler) |
Typical Applications
- Truck and hopper loading
- General construction and material handling
- Agriculture and utility work
- Attachment-driven site work
