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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)
SpecificationCaterpillar 242DCaterpillar 242DSkid SteersNew Holland L180New Holland L180Skid Steers
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made2014-20192008-2012
Horsepower55.4 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 Weight3367.5 kg (7424 lbs)3234.1 kg (7130 lbs)
Tipping Load1950.4 kg (4300 lbs)1995.8 kg (4400 lbs)
Tilt Breakout Force3366.2 kg (7355 lbs)2735.0 kg (6034 lbs)
Maximum Travel Speed12.5 km (7.7 mph)11.2 km (7.0 mph)
Optional High Speed17.7 km (11.0 mph)18.2 km (11.3 mph)
Pump Capacity87.1 LPM (23.0 GPM)79.5 LPM (21.0 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure229.9 Bar (3335 psi)210.3 Bar (3050 psi)
Hydraulic Tank Capacity52.0 L (13.7 gal)18.9 L (5.0 gal)
Engine ManufacturerCatFPT
Engine Model3.3 B DITF5C E9454
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Rated Speed3000 RPM2600 RPM
Torque Speed1500 RPM1400 RPM
Combustion ChamberDirect injection—
EmissionsTier 4Tier 3
Gross Power55.4 kW (74.3 HP)55.2 kW (74.0 HP)
Displacement3327 cc (203 cu in.)3195 cc (195 cu in.)
Bore9.4 cm (3.7 in.)9.9 cm (3.9 in.)
Stroke12.0 cm (4.7 in.)10.4 cm (4.1 in.)
Peak Torque265 N∙m (195 lb-ft)275.2 N∙m (203 ft-lb)
Coolant Capacity14.0 L (3.7 gal)11.4 L (3.0 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity11.0 L (3.0 gal)8.5 L (2.2 gal)
Fuel Tank Capacity94.0 L (24.8 gal)86.7 L (22.9 gal)
Cab Height211.0 cm (83.1 in.)199.9 cm (78.7 in.)
Bucket Hinge Pin Height315.4 cm (124.2 in.)321.9 cm (126.8 in.)
Width167.6 cm (66.0 in.)181.1 cm (71.3 in.)
Length with Bucket370.8 cm (146.0 in.)381.8 cm (150.3 in.)
Dump Height246.5 cm (97.1 in.)240.6 cm (94.7 in.)
Dump Reach60.0 cm (23.6 in.)100.3 cm (39.5 in.)
Ground Clearance22.6 cm (8.9 in.)22.6 cm (8.9 in.)
Dump Angle39 °45 °
Departure Angle26 °26 °
Front Tire12×16.512×16.5
Rear Tire12×16.512×16.5
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 °

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