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Cat 242d vs Gehl 5640

Specifications Gehl 5640
Gehl 5640
Cat 242d
Cat 242d
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made20042014-2019
Horsepower60.0 HP74.3 HP
Lifting Capacity (35% Tipping)1600 lbs
Lifting Capacity (50% Tipping)2000 lbs2150 lbs
Operating Weight7380 lbs7424 lbs
Tipping Load4300 lbs
Max. Travel Speed8.0 mph7.7 mph
Pump Flow23.0 GPM23.0 GPM
Relief Pressure3000 psi3335 psi
High Flow32.0 GPM
Optional FlowN/A
Peak Torque144 ft-lb195 lb-ft
Bucket Hinge Pin123.0 in.124.2 in.
Length131.0 in.146.0 in.
Dump Height93.5 in.97.1 in.
Dump Reach32.8 in.23.6 in.
  • Cat 242d has better Horsepower.
  • Cat 242d has better Weight.
  • Cat 242d has better Lifting Capacity.
  • Gehl 5640 has better Travel Speed.
  • Cat 242d has better Peak Torque.
  • Cat 242d has better Pin Height.

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