- Height To Top Of Cab: 6.63 ft / 2019 mm
- Clearance At Max Lift And Dump: 7.66 ft / 2333 mm
- Reach At Max Lift And Dump: 24.49 in / 622 mm
- Length - With Bucket On Ground: 135.31 in / 3436.62 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 242B Series 3
The Caterpillar 242B Series 3 is a skid steer loader of about 3.2 t, powered by a 71 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight7008 lb3178.8 kg
03Selected published values80
Skid-steer loaders are commonly used for loading, material handling and attachment work in confined areas. Published rows for Caterpillar 242B Series 3 include published breakout force of 4507 lb / 2044.4 kg, published operating weight of 7008 lb / 3178.8 kg, published engine power of 74 hp / 55.2 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (6.63 ft / 2019 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Clearance At Max Lift And Dump” field (7.66 ft / 2333 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Reach At Max Lift And Dump” field (24.49 in / 622 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
What changes with this option
Compared with the base Caterpillar 242B: 50 of 68 published specifications change.
| Section | Specification | Caterpillar 242B | Caterpillar 242B Series 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Height To Top Of Cab | 6.52 ft / 1986 mm | 6.63 ft / 2019 mm |
| Dimensions | Clearance At Max Lift And Dump | 7.45 ft / 2270 mm | 7.66 ft / 2333 mm |
| Dimensions | Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 30.16 in / 766 mm | 24.49 in / 622 mm |
| Dimensions | Length - With Bucket On Ground | 135 in / 3429 mm | 135.31 in / 3436.62 mm |
| Dimensions | Length - Without Bucket | 109 in / 2768.6 mm | 108.7 in / 2760.98 mm |
| Dimensions | Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 48.4 in / 1229.36 mm | 48 in / 1219.2 mm |
| Dimensions | Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 30 in / 762 mm | 24 in / 609.6 mm |
| Dimensions | Maximum Overall Height | 155 in / 3937 mm | 154 in / 3911.6 mm |
| Dimensions | Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 12 in / 304.8 mm | 9 in / 228.6 mm |
| Dimensions | Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 10 ft / 0.26 m | 10.09 in / 0.26 m |
| Dimensions | Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 88 in / 2235.2 mm | 92 in / 2336.81 mm |
| Dimensions | Height - Top Of Cab | 6.5 in / 0.17 m | 6.59 in / 0.17 m |
| Dimensions | Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 87.45 in / 2221 mm | 82.37 in / 2092 mm |
| Dimensions | Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear | 60.83 in / 1545 mm | 61.26 in / 1556 mm |
| Dimensions | Wheel Base | 3.59 ft / 0.1 m | 3.6 ft / 0.1 m |
| Dimensions | Turn Radius From Center - Bucket | 87.4 in / 2219.96 mm | 82 in / 2082.81 mm |
| Dimensions | Turn Radius From Center - Coupler | 56.5 in / 1435.1 mm | 52 in / 1320.8 mm |
| Dimensions | Turn Radius From Center - Rear | 60.8 in / 1544.32 mm | 61 in / 1549.4 mm |
| Operating Specifications | Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight | 2047 lb / 928.51 kg | 2200 lb / 997.91 kg |
| Operating Specifications | Tipping Load | 4000 lb / 1814.37 kg | 4300 lb / 1950.45 kg |
| Operating Specifications | Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4059 lb / 1841.14 kg | 4507 lb / 2044.35 kg |
| Operating Specifications | Rated Operating Capacity | 2000 lb / 907.19 kg | 2150 lb / 975.23 kg |
| Engine | Engine Model | 3024C T / 3024C T | C3.4DIT / C3.4DIT |
| Engine | Gross Power | 62 hp / 46.3 kw | 74 hp / 55.2 kw |
| Engine | Net Power | 57.7 hp / 43 kw | 71 hp / 53 kw |
| Engine | Bore | 3.3 in / 83.9 mm | 3.7 in / 94 mm |
| Engine | Stroke | 3.9 in / 99.1 mm | 4.7 in / 119.4 mm |
| Engine | Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 62 hp / 46.3 kw | 74 hp / 55.2 kw |
| Engine | Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec | 57 hp / 42.6 kw | 71 hp / 53 kw |
| Engine | Net Power - Sae 1349 | 57 hp / 42.6 kw | 71 hp / 53 kw |
| Engine | Net Flywheel Power | 57 hp / 42.6 kw | 71 hp / 53 kw |
| Operational | Operational Weight | 6801.3 lb / 3085 kg | 7008 lb / 3178.8 kg |
| Operational | Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal / 65 L | 15.4 gal / 58 L |
| Operational | Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 2.2 gal / 8 L | 2.4 gal / 9 L |
| Operational | Max Speed | 7.5 mph / 12 km/h | 11.5 mph / 18.4 km/h |
| Operational | Alternator Supplied Amperage | 85 amps / 85 amps | 90 amps / 90 amps |
| Power Train | Travel Speed Forward | 7.4 mph / 12 km/h | 7.7 mph / 12.4 km/h |
| Power Train | Travel Speed Reverse | 7.4 mph / 12 km/h | 7.7 mph / 12.4 km/h |
| Loader | Breakout Force | 4058.8 lb / 1841 kg | 4507 lb / 2044.4 kg |
| Loader | Operating Load Rating | 1999.6 lb / 907 kg | 2150 lb / 975.3 kg |
| Loader | Tipping Angle | 3999.2 degrees / 3999.1857 degrees | 4300 degrees / 4300 degrees |
| Weights | Operating Weight | 6802 lb / 3085.4 kg | 7008 lb / 3178.8 kg |
| Hydraulic | Pump Flow Capacity | 15.9 gal/min / 60 L/min | 22 gal/min / 83.3 L/min |
| Hydraulic | Relief Valve Pressure | 3335.9 psi / 23000 kPa | 3335 psi / 22994 kPa |
| Hydraulic System | Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard flow / Standard flow | Standard / Standard |
| Service Refill Capacities | Fuel Tank | 17 gal / 64.4 L | 15.3 gal / 58 L |
| Service Refill Capacities | Engine Crankcase | 2.1 gal / 8 L | 2.4 gal / 9.1 L |
| Cab | Rops | SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994 / SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994 | SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 / SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471:1994 |
| Cab | Fops | SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I / SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I | SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I / SAE J1043 SEPT87, ISO 3449:1992 Level I |
| Cab | Fops Level Ii | SAEJ/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) | SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II / SAE J231 JAN81, ISO 3449:1992 Level II |
Published only for this option
| Section | Specification | Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | Maximum Dump Angle | 50 degrees | 50 degrees |
| Dimensions | Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height | 88 degrees | 88 degrees |
| Dimensions | Bucket Pin Reach - Maximum Lift | 10 in | 254 mm |
| Dimensions | Departure Angle | 28 degrees | 28 degrees |
| Engine | Displacement | 201 cu in | 3.3 L |
| Operational | Operating Speed | 7.8 mph | 12.4 km/h |
| Power Train | Travel Speed Reverse - 2-Speed Option | 11.4 mph | 18.4 km/h |
| Power Train | Travel Speed Forward - 2-Speed Option | 11.4 mph | 18.4 km/h |
| Hydraulic System | Hydraulic Power | 42.8 hp | 32 kw |
| Hydraulic System | Hydraulic Power - Calculated | 60.3 hp | 45 kw |
| Hydraulic System | Loader Hydraulic Flow (1) | 22 gal/min | 22 gal/min |
| Hydraulic System | Loader Hydraulic Flow (2) | 31 gal/min | 31 gal/min |
Not published for this option: Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder, Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder (Hf), Aspiration, Engine Power - Iso 14396, Net Power - Eec 80/1269, Tire Size, Operating Weight - Hf, Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow, Loader Hydraulic Flow, Hydraulic Power (2), Hydraulic Power (1)
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