
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
| Model | 242B3 |
| Type | Skid steer loader |
| Lift Design | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2010-2017 |
Operating Specifications
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 75.0 HP | 55.9 kW |
| Lifting Capacity (35% Tipping) | 1600 lbs | 725.7 kg |
| Lifting Capacity (50% Tipping) | 2150 lbs | 975.2 kg |
| Operating Weight | 7008 lbs | 3178.7 kg |
| Tipping Load | 4300 lbs | 1950.4 kg |
| Lift Breakout Force | ||
| Tilt Breakout Force | 4507 lbs | 2044.3 kg |
| Max. Travel Speed | 7.7 mph | 12.4 km |
| Optional High Speed | 11.4 mph | 18.3 km |
Cycle Time
| Raise Lift Arms | |
| Lower Lift Arms | |
| Bucket Rollback | |
| Bucket Dump |
Hydraulic System
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow | 22.0 GPM | 83.3 LPM |
| Relief Pressure | 3335 psi | 230.0 Bar |
| High Flow | 31.0 GPM | 117.3 LPM |
| Hydraulic Capacity | 14.5 gal | 54.9 L |
Engine Specs
| Manufacturer | Cat |
| Model | C3.4 DIT |
| Type | Diesel |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Emissions | Tier 4 Interim/Stage IIIA |
| Rated Speed | 2500 RPM |
| Torque Power | 1600 RPM |
| Combustion | Indirect injection |
| Compression Ratio | 22:1 |
| Firing Order | 1-3-4-2 |
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Power | 75.0 HP | 55.9 kW |
| Net Power | 71.0 HP | 52.9 kW |
| Displacement | 201 cu in. | 3294 cc |
| Bore | 3.7 in. | 9.4 cm |
| Stroke | 4.7 in. | 12.0 cm |
| Peak Torque | 148 ft-lb | 200.6 N∙m |
| Coolant Capacity | 2.6 gal | 10.0 L |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 2.4 gal | 9.0 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15.3 gal | 57.9 L |
Dimensions
| US | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 79.0 in. | 200.7 cm |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 121.0 in. | 307.3 cm |
| Width | 66.0 in. | 167.6 cm |
| Length | 135.3 in. | 343.7 cm |
| Dump Height | 92.0 in. | 233.7 cm |
| Dump Reach | 24.0 in. | 61.0 cm |
| Ground Clearance | 7.0 in. | 17.8 cm |
| Dump Angle | 50° |
| Rollback Angle | |
| Departure Angle | 28° |




