Specification sheet Skid Steer Loader Ref caterpillar-242b-skid-steer-loader
Caterpillar 242B
The Caterpillar 242B is a skid steer loader with an operating weight of 6,802 lb (3,085.4 kg), a 57.67 hp engine, a rated operating capacity of 1,999.6 lb (907 kg), and a tipping load of 4,000 lb (1,814.37 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
6,802lb
3,085.4kg
Engine power
57.67hp
43kW
Net Power Rated operating capacity
1,999.6lb
907kg
Tipping load
4,000lb
1,814.37kg
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · skid steer loaders
Among 360 skid steer loaders , the Caterpillar 242B sits in the middle of its class:
- Operating weight 6,800 lb lighter than 51% (n=334)
- Engine power 58 hp less powerful than 59% (n=335)
- Rated operating capacity 2,000 lb higher-rated than 53% (n=288)
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01 Engine Specification
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Model | 3024C T | |
| Gross Power | 62hp | 46.3kw |
| Net Power | 57.7hp | 43kw |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | |
| Bore | 3.3in | 83.9mm |
| Stroke | 3.9in | 99.1mm |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 62hp | 46.3kw |
| Engine Model | Cat 3024C T | |
| Engine Power - Iso 14396 | 61hp | 45.5kw |
| Net Power - Eec 80/1269 | 57hp | 42.6kw |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec | 57hp | 42.6kw |
| Net Power - Sae 1349 | 57hp | 42.6kw |
| Net Flywheel Power | 57hp | 42.6kw |
02 Operational Specification
| Operational Weight | 6801.3lb | 3085kg |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2gal | 65L |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.7gal | 10L |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 2.2gal | 8L |
| Max Speed | 7.5mph | 12km/h |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.6gal | 55L |
| Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side | 1.6gal | 6L |
| Tire Size | 12x16.5 10PR | |
| Operating Voltage | 12V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 85amps |
03 Power Train Specification
| Travel Speed Forward | 7.4mph | 12km/h |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Speed Reverse | 7.4mph | 12km/h |
04 Loader Specification
| Breakout Force | 4058.8lb | 1841kg |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Load Rating | 1999.6lb | 907kg |
05 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 6802lb | 3085.4kg |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight - Hf | 6895lb | 3127.6kg |
06 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Flow Capacity | 15.9gal/min | 60L/min |
|---|---|---|
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335.9psi | 23000kPa |
07 Hydraulic System Specification
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 26 gal/min | |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi | |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 15.6 gal/min | |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow | |
| Hydraulic Power (2) | 50.6hp | 37.8kw |
| Hydraulic Power (1) | 30.4hp | 22.7kw |
08 Service Refill Capacities Specification
| Cooling System | 2.6gal | 9.9L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 17gal | 64.4L |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2gal | 34.9L |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.1gal | 8L |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5gal | 54.9L |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 1.6gal | 6.1L |
09 Cab Specification
| Rops | SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fops | SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I | |
| Fops Level Ii | SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional) |
10 Dimensions Dimensions
| Length With Bucket | 11.28ft in | 3437mm |
|---|---|---|
| Width Over Tires | 5.5ft in | 1676mm |
| Ground Clearance | 7in | 177.8mm |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 6.52ft in | 1986mm |
| Wheelbase | 3.59ft in | 1094mm |
| Length W/O Bucket | 9.06ft in | 2760mm |
| Clearance At Max Lift And Dump | 7.45ft in | 2270mm |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 30.16in | 766mm |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 48.4in | 1229.36mm |
| Maximum Overall Height | 155in | 3937mm |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 12in | 304.8mm |
| Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle | 39in | 990.6mm |
| Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 88in | 2235.2mm |
| Length - With Bucket On Ground | 135in | 3429mm |
| Length - Without Bucket | 109in | 2768.6mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Coupler | 56.5in | 1435.1mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Rear | 60.8in | 1544.32mm |
| Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 87.45in | 2221mm |
| Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear | 60.83in | 1545mm |
| Vehicle Width Over Tires | 66in | 1676.4mm |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 30in | 762mm |
| Turn Radius From Center - Bucket | 87.4in | 2219.96mm |
11 Operating Specifications Dimensions
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2000lb | 907.19kg |
|---|---|---|
| Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight | 2047lb | 928.51kg |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4059lb | 1841.14kg |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 3841lb | 1742.25kg |
| Tipping Load | 4000lb | 1814.37kg |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder (Hf) | 3818lb | 1731.82kg |
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.