SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 242D vs New Holland L180
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 242D and the New Holland L180. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 242D55.4 kW (74.3 HP)
New Holland L18055.2 kW (74.0 HP)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 242D3367.5 kg (7424 lbs)
New Holland L1803234.1 kg (7130 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 242D Skid Steers | New Holland L180 Skid Steers |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | Skid steer |
| Lift Design | Vertical | Vertical |
| Years Made | 2014-2019 | 2008-2012 |
| Horsepower | 55.4 kW (74.3 HP) | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 725.7 kg (1600 lbs) | 703.1 kg (1550 lbs) |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 975.2 kg (2150 lbs) | 997.9 kg (2200 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 3367.5 kg (7424 lbs) | 3234.1 kg (7130 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 1950.4 kg (4300 lbs) | 1995.8 kg (4400 lbs) |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3366.2 kg (7355 lbs) | 2735.0 kg (6034 lbs) |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 12.5 km (7.7 mph) | 11.2 km (7.0 mph) |
| Optional High Speed | 17.7 km (11.0 mph) | 18.2 km (11.3 mph) |
| Pump Capacity | 87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM) | 79.5 LPM (21.0 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 229.9 Bar (3335 psi) | 210.3 Bar (3050 psi) |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 52.0 L (13.7 gal) | 18.9 L (5.0 gal) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | FPT |
| Engine Model | 3.3 B DIT | F5C E9454 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Rated Speed | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Torque Speed | 1500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | — |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | Tier 3 |
| Gross Power | 55.4 kW (74.3 HP) | 55.2 kW (74.0 HP) |
| Displacement | 3327 cc (203 cu in.) | 3195 cc (195 cu in.) |
| Bore | 9.4 cm (3.7 in.) | 9.9 cm (3.9 in.) |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm (4.7 in.) | 10.4 cm (4.1 in.) |
| Peak Torque | 265 N∙m (195 lb-ft) | 275.2 N∙m (203 ft-lb) |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.0 L (3.7 gal) | 11.4 L (3.0 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 11.0 L (3.0 gal) | 8.5 L (2.2 gal) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94.0 L (24.8 gal) | 86.7 L (22.9 gal) |
| Cab Height | 211.0 cm (83.1 in.) | 199.9 cm (78.7 in.) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 315.4 cm (124.2 in.) | 321.9 cm (126.8 in.) |
| Width | 167.6 cm (66.0 in.) | 181.1 cm (71.3 in.) |
| Length with Bucket | 370.8 cm (146.0 in.) | 381.8 cm (150.3 in.) |
| Dump Height | 246.5 cm (97.1 in.) | 240.6 cm (94.7 in.) |
| Dump Reach | 60.0 cm (23.6 in.) | 100.3 cm (39.5 in.) |
| Ground Clearance | 22.6 cm (8.9 in.) | 22.6 cm (8.9 in.) |
| Dump Angle | 39 ° | 45 ° |
| Departure Angle | 26 ° | 26 ° |
| Front Tire | 12×16.5 | 12×16.5 |
| Rear Tire | 12×16.5 | 12×16.5 |
| Lift Breakout Force | — | 1902.4 kg (4194 lbs) |
| Optional Pump Capacity | — | 135.5 LPM (35.8 GPM) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 2.8 seconds |
| Lower Lift Arms | — | 1.8 seconds |
| Bucket Rollback | — | 1.6 seconds |
| Bucket Dump | — | 2.5 seconds |
| Firing Order | — | 1-3-4-2 |
| Rollback Angle | — | 37 ° |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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