- Length With Bucket: 11.28 ft / 3437 mm
- Width Over Tires: 5.5 ft / 1676 mm
- Ground Clearance: 7 in / 177.8 mm
- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.52 ft / 1986 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 242B
The Caterpillar 242B pairs the 3024C T engine (57.7 hp) with an operating weight near 3.1 t.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight6802 lb3085.4 kg
03Selected published values79
Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for Caterpillar 242B include published breakout force of 4058.8 lb / 1841 kg, published operating weight of 6802 lb / 3085.4 kg, published engine power of 62 hp / 46.3 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Length With Bucket” field (11.28 ft / 3437 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (5.5 ft / 1676 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (7 in / 177.8 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Dimensions
Length With Bucket11.28 ft3437 mm
Width Over Tires5.5 ft1676 mm
Ground Clearance7 in177.8 mm
Height To Top Of Cab6.52 ft1986 mm
Wheelbase3.59 ft1094 mm
Length W/O Bucket9.06 ft2760 mm
Clearance At Max Lift And Dump7.45 ft2270 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump30.16 in766 mm
Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel48.4 in1229.36 mm
Maximum Overall Height155 in3937 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position12 in304.8 mm
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift10 ft0.26 m
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle39 in990.6 mm
Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump88 in2235.2 mm
Height - Top Of Cab6.5 in0.17 m
Length - With Bucket On Ground135 in3429 mm
Length - Without Bucket109 in2768.6 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Coupler56.5 in1435.1 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Rear60.8 in1544.32 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket87.45 in2221 mm
Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear60.83 in1545 mm
Vehicle Width Over Tires66 in1676.4 mm
Wheel Base3.59 ft0.1 m
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump30 in762 mm
Turn Radius From Center - Bucket87.4 in2219.96 mm
Operating Specifications
Rated Operating Capacity2000 lb907.19 kg
Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight2047 lb928.51 kg
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder4059 lb1841.14 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder3841 lb1742.25 kg
Tipping Load4000 lb1814.37 kg
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder (Hf)3818 lb1731.82 kg
Engine
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model3024C T3024C T
Gross Power62 hp46.3 kw
Net Power57.7 hp43 kw
Aspirationturbochargedturbocharged
Bore3.3 in83.9 mm
Stroke3.9 in99.1 mm
Gross Power - Sae J199562 hp46.3 kw
Engine Power - Iso 1439661 hp45.5 kw
Net Power - Eec 80/126957 hp42.6 kw
Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec57 hp42.6 kw
Net Power - Sae 134957 hp42.6 kw
Net Flywheel Power57 hp42.6 kw
Operational
Operational Weight6801.3 lb3085 kg
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal65 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity2.7 gal10 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity2.2 gal8 L
Max Speed7.5 mph12 km/h
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity14.6 gal55 L
Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side1.6 gal6 L
Tire Size12x16.5 10PR12x16.5 10PR
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage85 amps85 amps
Power Train
Travel Speed Forward7.4 mph12 km/h
Travel Speed Reverse7.4 mph12 km/h
Loader
Breakout Force4058.8 lb1841 kg
Operating Load Rating1999.6 lb907 kg
Tipping Angle3999.2 degrees3999.1857 degrees
Weights
Operating Weight6802 lb3085.4 kg
Operating Weight - Hf6895 lb3127.6 kg
Hydraulic
Pump Flow Capacity15.9 gal/min60 L/min
Relief Valve Pressure3335.9 psi23000 kPa
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow (1)Standard flowStandard flow
Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow26 gal/min26 gal/min
Loader Hydraulic Pressure3335 psi3335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow15.6 gal/min15.6 gal/min
Hydraulic Flow (2)High FlowHigh Flow
Hydraulic Power (2)50.6 hp37.8 kw
Hydraulic Power (1)30.4 hp22.7 kw
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System2.6 gal9.9 L
Fuel Tank17 gal64.4 L
Hydraulic Tank9.2 gal34.9 L
Engine Crankcase2.1 gal8 L
Hydraulic System14.5 gal54.9 L
Chain Box - Each Side1.6 gal6.1 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
FopsSAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level ISAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
Fops Level IiSAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)
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