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Caterpillar 242D3

Configuration: One speed, OROPS, 1730 mm (68 in) low-profile bucket, Cat 12 × 16.5 tires, standard-flow hydraulics, mechanical suspension seat, no optional counterweights, 75 kg operator; Tier 4 Final/Stage V. Current successor to the 242D.

21 sourced values · Sources: Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

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Dimension diagram

A B C D E F Side viewFront view Schematic, not to scale
AOverall length3,487 mm
BOverall height2,111 mm
CWheelbase1,105 mm
DGround clearance222 mm
EOverall width1,676 mm
FTrack gauge / treadNot published

Weights

SpecValueSource
Operating weight3,238 kg
Published: 3,238 kg
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Base configuration (7,138 lb).

Dimensions

SpecValueSource
Overall length3,487 mm
Published: 3,487 mm
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Length with bucket on ground. Without bucket 2767 mm.
Overall width1,676 mm
Published: 1,676 mm
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Vehicle width over tires.
Overall height2,111 mm
Published: 2,111 mm
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Height to top of cab. Maximum overall height 3917 mm.
Wheelbase1,105 mm
Published: 1,105 mm
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Track gauge / treadNot publishedCat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.
Ground clearance222 mm
Published: 222 mm
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25

Undercarriage / tires

SpecValueSource
Undercarriage typeWheeled, skid-steer
Published: Wheeled, skid-steer
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Vertical-lift linkage.
Number of axles2
Published: 2
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Wheels (count)4
Published: 4
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Tire sizeCat 12 × 16.5
Published: Cat 12 × 16.5
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Base configuration tire.

Axle loads

SpecValueSource
Axle load, front (unladen/operating)Not publishedCat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.
Axle load, rear (unladen/operating)Not publishedCat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published in this document.

Engine

SpecValueSource
Engine modelCat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Published: Cat C3.3B DIT (turbo)
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V.
Net power54.6 kW
Published: 54.6 kW
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1349 (73.2 hp). ISO 9249: 55.1 kW.
Gross power55.4 kW
Published: 55.4 kW
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
SAE J1995 (74.3 hp).
Displacement3.3 L
Published: 3.3 L
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
203 in3.
Rated speedNot publishedCat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Not published; peak torque 265 N·m at 1,500 rpm.

Hydraulics

SpecValueSource
Pump / aux flow76 L/min
Published: 76 L/min
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Standard-flow loader hydraulic flow (20 gal/min). Maximum (high flow) 112 L/min.
System / relief pressure≈ 23 MPa
Published: 23,000 kPa
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Loader hydraulic pressure (3,335 psi); maximum also 23 000 kPa.

Performance

SpecValueSource
Rated / lift capacity1,000 kg
Published: 1,000 kg
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Rated operating capacity (2,200 lb). With optional counterweight 1095 kg.
Tipping load2,000 kg
Published: 2,000 kg
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
4,400 lb.
Lift / hinge-pin height3,076 mm
Published: 3,076 mm
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Bucket pin height at maximum lift. Clearance at maximum lift and dump 2285 mm.
Breakout / digging force≈ 22.1 kN
Published: 2,251 kgf
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
Breakout force, tilt cylinder, printed as 2251 kg (4,963 lb).
Max travel speed12.1 km/h
Published: 12.1 km/h
Cat 242D3 Skid Steer Loader small specalog AEHQ8208-02 (11-2019), Am North/EU/APD/ANZP, U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V. Retrieved 2026-10-25
One speed (7.5 mph); two-speed option 18.5 km/h.

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