242D3
242D3 Skid Steer Loader
DESCRIPTION
The Cat® 242D3 Skid Steer Loader, with its vertical lift design, delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading. Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.Overview
Features and Benefits
At Work
SSL and CTL At Work
Daily Maintenenace
Experience What You Inspired
Quiet and Comfortable
The industry leading sealed and pressurized cab option provides the operator with a cleaner and quieter operating environment with excellent work tool visibility. Continuing the industry leading trend, the D3 Series also includes as standard, seat mounted adjustable joystick controls for operator comfort.
Maximum Performance
High performance power train provides maximum performance and production capability through the Electronic Torque Management system, standard two speed travel and an electronic hand/foot throttle with decel pedal capability.
Making Your Job Easier
Cat® “Intelligent Leveling” system provides industry leading technology, integration, and available features such as dual direction self level, work tool return to dig, and work tool positioner.
Optimized Machine Capability
Maximize machine capability and control with the available Advanced Display, providing on-screen adjustments for implement response, hystat response and creep control. Also features multi-language functionality with customizable layouts, security system and rearview camera.
A Smooth Ride
A standard, Speed Sensitive Ride Control system improves operation on rough terrain, enabling better load retention, increased productivity and greater operator comfort. (Photo shown may vary from machine referenced.)
Sustainability
- The Cat® C3.3B engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards.
- Cat diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: 7% biodiesel FAME (fatty acid methyl ester). Refer to guidelines for successful application. Please consult your Cat dealer or “Caterpillar Machine Fluids Recommendations” (SEBU6250) for details.
- Cat® Extended Life Coolant and long-life HYDO Advanced hydraulic fluids not only reduce downtime but help decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
- Boost productivity with Cat technologies like work tool positioner, return to dig, and Cat Smart Attachments.
- Save fuel and reduce your greenhouse gas emissions with efficiency features such as foot throttle pedal and cooling system demand fan.
- Standard Equipment
- Optional Equipment
- Specs
- Docs
Standard Equipment
- ELECTRICAL
- 12 volt Electrical System
- 80 ampere Alternator
- Ignition Key Start/Stop Switch
- Lights: Gauge Backlighting, Two Rear Tail Lights, Two Adjustable Front and Rear Halogen Lights, Dome Light
- Backup Alarm
- Heavy Duty Battery, 850 CCA
- OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- Advanced Display with Rearview Camera: Full Color, 127 mm (5 in) LCD screen; Advanced Multi-operator Security System; On-screen Adjustments for Implement Response, Hystat Response, and Creep Control
- Gauges: Fuel Level, Hour Meter
- Operator Warning System Indicators: Air Filter Restriction, Alternator Output, Armrest Raised/Operator Out of Seat, Engine Coolant Temperature, Engine Oil Pressure, Glow Plug Activation, Hydraulic Filter Restriction, Hydraulic Oil Temperature, Parking Brake Engaged, Engine Emission System
- Adjustable Vinyl Seat
- Fold In Ergonomic Contoured Armrest
- Control Interlock System, when operator leaves seat or armrest raised: Hydraulic System Disables, Hydrostatic Transmission Disables, Parking Brake Engages
- ROPS Cab, Open, Tilt Up
- FOPS, Level I
- Top and Rear Windows
- Floor Mat
- Interior Rearview Mirror
- 12 volt Electric Socket
- Horn
- Hand (Dial) Throttle, Electronic
- Adjustable Joystick Controls
- Anti-theft Security System with 6-button Keypad
- Storage Compartment with Netting
- POWER TRAIN
- Cat C3.3B, Turbo Diesel Engine, Meeting Tier 4 Final and Stage V Emission Standards
- Air Cleaner, Dual Element, Radial Seal
- S·O·SSM Sampling Valve, Hydraulic Oil
- Filters, Cartridge-type, Hydraulic
- Filters, Canister-type, Fuel and Water Separator
- Radiator/Hydraulic Oil Cooler (side-by-side)
- Spring Applied, Hydraulically Released Parking Brakes
- Hydrostatic Transmission
- Four Wheel Chain Drive
- OTHER
- Engine Enclosure, Lockable
- Extended Life Antifreeze, –36° C (–33° F)
- Machine Tie Down Points (6)
- Support, Lift Arm
- Hydraulic Oil Level Sight Gauge
- Radiator Coolant Level Sight Gauge
- Radiator, Expansion Bottle
- Cat ToughGuard™ Hose
- Auxiliary, Hydraulics, Continuous Flow
- Heavy Duty, Flat Faced Quick Disconnects with Integrated Pressure Release
- Split D-Ring to Route Work Tool Hoses Along Side of Left Lift Arm
- Electrical Outlet, Beacon
- Belly Pan Cleanout
- Variable Speed Demand Fan
- Product Link™ PL240, Cellular
- MANDATORY EQUIPMENT
- Hydraulics, Standard or High Flow
- Quick Coupler, Mechanical or Powered
- High Visibility Seat Belt, 50 mm (2 in) or 75 mm (3 in)
- EU Preparation Package
- Power Train: One Speed, One Speed with Speed Sensitive Ride Control, Two Speed or Two Speed with Speed Sensitive Ride Control
- Tires, 12 × 16.5 or 10 × 16.5
- PERFORMANCE PACKAGES:
– Performance Package H1: Standard Flow Hydraulics (No Self Level)
– Performance Package H2: Standard Flow Hydraulics, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Work Tool Return to Dig, Work Tool Positioner, and Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower)
– Performance Package H3: High Flow Hydraulics, Dual Direction Electronic Self Level (Raise and Lower), Work Tool Return to Dig, Work Tool Positioner, and Electronic Snubbing (Raise and Lower) - COMFORT PACKAGES:
– Open ROPS (C0): Static Seat (No Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater or Door)
– Open ROPS (C1): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Cup Holder, and choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) (No Heater or Door)
– Enclosed ROPS with Heater (C2): Foot Throttle, Headliner, Heater and Defroster, Side Windows, Cup Holder, Radio Ready, choice of Seat (Mechanical Suspension or High Back, Heated, Air Ride Seat) and Door (Glass or Polycarbonate)
– Enclosed ROPS with A/C (C3): C2 + Air Conditioner
Optional Equipment
- OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Hand-Foot Style Controls
- External Counterweights
- Beacon, Rotating
- Engine Block Heater – 120V
- Oil, Hydraulic, Cold Operation
- Paint, Custom
- Product Link PL641, Cellular
- Bluetooth® Radio with Microphone (AM/FM/Weather Band Receiver with USB and Auxiliary Input Jack)
Specs
Overview
Engine
Operating Specifications
Weights
Dimensions
Hydraulic System
Cab
Power Train
Service Refill Capacities
Engine
Weights
Operating Specifications
Noise Level
Air Conditioning System (if equipped)
- 242D3 Product Brochure (pdf)
- Advanced Display User Guide for Skid Steer, Compact Track, and Multi Terrain Loaders - D/D2/D3 Series (pdf)
- 226D3/232D3/236D3/242D3/246D3/262D3/272D3/272D3 XE Product Brochure (pdf)
- Retrofit Options and Accessories Guide for Compact Track, Skid Steer and Multi Terrain Loaders (pdf)
SEE HOW 242D3 COMPARES AGAINST FREQUENTLY COMPARED PRODUCTS.
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 74.3 hp / 55.4 kW
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 2200 lb / 1000 kg
- Operating Weight
- 7138 lb / 3238 kg
- Wheel Base
- 43.5 in / 1105 mm
- Height - Top of Cab
- 83.1 in / 2111 mm
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 66 in / 1676 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 8.7 in / 222 mm
- Departure Angle
- 27°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 52°
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 51.8 in / 1314 mm
- Note
- Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
- Length - Without Bucket
- 108.9 in / 2767 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 121.1 in / 3076 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 64.5 in / 1639 mm
- Maximum Overall Height
- 154.2 in / 3917 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.9 in / 200 mm
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 137.3 in / 3487 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
- 83 in / 2107 mm
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 21.7 in / 552 mm
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 49.2 in / 1249 mm
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 87°
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 90 in / 2285 mm
- Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
- 40.2 in / 1021 mm
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 20 gal/min / 76 l/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi / 23000 kPa
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 39 hp / 29 kW
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
- 11.5 mile/h / 18.5 km/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 7.5 mile/h / 12.1 km/h
- Chain Box - Each Side
- 2.3 gal (US) / 8.8 l
- Cooling System
- 3.7 gal (US) / 14 l
- Engine Crankcase
- 3 gal (US) / 11 l
- Fuel Tank
- 24.8 gal (US) / 94 l
- Hydraulic System
- 13.2 gal (US) / 50 l
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US) / 39 l
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 73.2 hp / 54.6 kW
- Displacement
- 203 in³ / 3.3 l
- Stroke
- 4.7 in / 120 mm
- Bore
- 3.7 in / 94 mm
- Net Flywheel Power
- 73.2 hp / 54.6 kW
- Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
- 195 ft·lbf / 265 N·m
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 73.9 hp / 55.1 kW
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- Tipping Load
- 4400 lb / 2000 kg
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 4963 lb / 2251 kg
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 2410 lb / 1095 kg
- Note (1)
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note (2)
- **The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
- Note (3)
- ***The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 74.3 hp / 55.4 kW
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 1800 lb / 820 kg
- Operating Weight
- 6567 lb / 2979 kg
- Wheel Base
- 43.5 in / 1105 mm
- Height - Top of Cab
- 82 in / 2082 mm
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 66 in / 1676 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 7.7 in / 195 mm
- Departure Angle
- 26°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 48°
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 51.8 in / 1314 mm
- Note
- Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat 10 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
- Length - Without Bucket
- 108.9 in / 2767 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 122.9 in / 3122 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 64.5 in / 1639 mm
- Maximum Overall Height
- 156.6 in / 3977 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.5 in / 190 mm
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 137.3 in / 3487 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
- 83 in / 2107 mm
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 16 in / 408 mm
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 53.3 in / 1353 mm
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 91°
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 92.9 in / 2359 mm
- Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
- 40.2 in / 1021 mm
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 20 gal/min / 76 l/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi / 23000 kPa
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 39 hp / 29 kW
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
- 10.6 mile/h / 17.1 km/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 7 mile/h / 11.2 km/h
- Chain Box - Each Side
- 2.3 gal (US) / 8.8 l
- Cooling System
- 3.7 gal (US) / 14 l
- Engine Crankcase
- 3 gal (US) / 11 l
- Fuel Tank
- 24.8 gal (US) / 94 l
- Hydraulic System
- 13.2 gal (US) / 50 l
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US) / 39 l
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 73.2 hp / 54.6 kW
- Displacement
- 203 in³ / 3.3 l
- Stroke
- 4.7 in / 120 mm
- Bore
- 3.7 in / 94 mm
- Net Flywheel Power
- 73.2 hp / 54.6 kW
- Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
- 195 ft·lbf / 265 N·m
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 73.9 hp / 55.1 kW
- Engine Model
- Cat C2.2
- Tipping Load
- 3600 lb / 1635 kg
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 5003 lb / 2269 kg
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 2000 lb / 910 kg
- Note (1)
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note (2)
- *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
- Note (3)
- **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 0.81 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.158 metric tonnes.
- Brand
- Caterpillar
- Status
- Current
- Gross Power - SAE J1995
- 74.3 hp / 55.4 kW
- Rated Operating Capacity
- 2200 lb / 1000 kg
- Operating Weight
- 7478 lb / 3392 kg
- Wheel Base
- 49.2 in / 1249 mm
- Height - Top of Cab
- 83.1 in / 2110 mm
- Vehicle Width over Tires
- 66 in / 1676 mm
- Ground Clearance
- 8.9 in / 226 mm
- Departure Angle
- 26°
- Maximum Dump Angle
- 39°
- Turning Radius from Center - Coupler
- 55.2 in / 1401 mm
- Note
- Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, one speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (68 in) low profile bucket, Cat PC 12 × 16.5 tires, standard flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights and manual quick coupler (unless otherwise noted).
- Length - Without Bucket
- 117.8 in / 2993 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift
- 124.2 in / 3154 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Machine Rear
- 71.2 in / 1806 mm
- Maximum Overall Height
- 158.7 in / 4032 mm
- Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position
- 7.9 in / 200 mm
- Length - With Bucket on Ground
- 146 in / 3708 mm
- Turning Radius from Center - Bucket
- 85.9 in / 2181 mm
- Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump
- 23.6 in / 600 mm
- Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel to Ground
- 54.6 in / 1388 mm
- Rack Back Angle - Maximum Height
- 96°
- Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump
- 97.1 in / 2465 mm
- Bumper Overhang - Behind Rear Axle
- 42.6 in / 1083 mm
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Flow
- 23 gal/min / 86 l/min
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Loader Hydraulic Pressure
- 3335 psi / 23000 kPa
- Hydraulic Flow - Standard - Hydraulic Power (Calculated)
- 44 hp / 33 kW
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 Level I
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - Two Speed Option
- 11 mile/h / 17.7 km/h
- Travel Speed - Forward or Reverse - One Speed
- 7.7 mile/h / 12.5 km/h
- Chain Box - Each Side
- 3.3 gal (US) / 12.7 l
- Cooling System
- 3.7 gal (US) / 14 l
- Engine Crankcase
- 3 gal (US) / 11 l
- Fuel Tank
- 27.7 gal (US) / 105 l
- Hydraulic System
- 13.7 gal (US) / 52 l
- Hydraulic Tank
- 10.3 gal (US) / 39 l
- Net Power - SAE 1349
- 72.9 hp / 54.4 kW
- Displacement
- 203 in³ / 3.3 l
- Stroke
- 4.7 in / 120 mm
- Bore
- 3.7 in / 94 mm
- Net Flywheel Power
- 72.9 hp / 54.4 kW
- Peak Torque - 1,500 rpm - SAE J1995
- 195 ft·lbf / 265 N·m
- Net Power - ISO 9249
- 73.7 hp / 54.9 kW
- Engine Model
- Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
- Tipping Load
- 4400 lb / 2000 kg
- Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder
- 7355 lb / 3336 kg
- Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight
- 2410 lb / 1095 kg
- Note (1)
- Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.
- Note (2)
- *The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.
- Note (3)
- **The labeled sound power level for the CE marked configurations when measured according to the test procedure and conditions specified in 2000/14/EC.
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.0 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 1.430 metric tonnes.