CATERPILLAR 242B SKID STEER LOADERS

Technical Description

The Caterpillar 242B Skid Steer Loader is a vertical lift machine powered by a turbocharged Cat 3024C T (C2.2 Turbo) engine, delivering a gross power of approximately 61-63 hp and a net power of 56-57 hp. It features a standard operating weight of around 6,800 lb (3,085 kg) and a Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) of 2,000 lb (907 kg), supported by a 4,000 lb tipping load. The hydraulic system operates at 3,335 psi, offering a standard loader flow of 15.6 gpm and an optional high flow of 26 gpm. Key dimensions include a length of 11.28 ft with the bucket on the ground, a width over tires of 5.5 ft, and a maximum overall height of approximately 12.9 ft when the bucket is raised. The machine has a wheelbase of 3.6 ft and a ground clearance of 7 in. Its breakout force is rated at 4,059 lb for the tilt cylinder and 3,841 lb for the lift cylinder. Travel speed is approximately 7.4 mph in both forward and reverse. It is equipped with a 15.3-gallon fuel tank and is ROPS/FOPS certified for safety.