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Cat 242B3 Specs

Cat 242B3 skid steer
ManufacturerCaterpillar
Model242B3
TypeSkid steer loader
Lift DesignVertical
Years Made2010-2017

Operating Specifications

USMetric
Horsepower75.0 HP55.9 kW
Lifting Capacity (35% Tipping)1600 lbs725.7 kg
Lifting Capacity (50% Tipping)2150 lbs975.2 kg
Operating Weight7008 lbs3178.7 kg
Tipping Load4300 lbs1950.4 kg
Lift Breakout Force
Tilt Breakout Force4507 lbs2044.3 kg
Max. Travel Speed7.7 mph12.4 km
Optional High Speed11.4 mph18.3 km

Cycle Time

Raise Lift Arms
Lower Lift Arms
Bucket Rollback
Bucket Dump

Hydraulic System

USMetric
Pump Flow22.0 GPM83.3 LPM
Relief Pressure3335 psi230.0 Bar
High Flow31.0 GPM117.3 LPM
Hydraulic Capacity14.5 gal54.9 L

Engine Specs

ManufacturerCat
ModelC3.4 DIT
TypeDiesel
Cylinders4
EmissionsTier 4 Interim/Stage IIIA
Rated Speed2500 RPM
Torque Power1600 RPM
CombustionIndirect injection
Compression Ratio22:1
Firing Order1-3-4-2
USMetric
Gross Power75.0 HP55.9 kW
Net Power71.0 HP52.9 kW
Displacement201 cu in.3294 cc
Bore3.7 in.9.4 cm
Stroke4.7 in.12.0 cm
Peak Torque148 ft-lb200.6 N∙m
Coolant Capacity2.6 gal10.0 L
Engine Oil Capacity2.4 gal9.0 L
Fuel Tank Capacity15.3 gal57.9 L

Dimensions

USMetric
Height79.0 in.200.7 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin121.0 in.307.3 cm
Width66.0 in.167.6 cm
Length135.3 in.343.7 cm
Dump Height92.0 in.233.7 cm
Dump Reach24.0 in.61.0 cm
Ground Clearance7.0 in.17.8 cm
Dump Angle50°
Rollback Angle
Departure Angle28°

Tire Size

Front12×16.5
Rear12×16.5

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