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SPECS / SKID STEERS
Caterpillar 242D Specs
Caterpillar 242D skid steer specifications: type Skid steer, lift design Vertical, years made 2014-2019, horsepower 55.4 kW.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Skid steer | |
| Lift Design | Vertical | |
| Years Made | 2014-2019 | |
| Horsepower | 55.4 kW | 74.3 HP |
| Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping) | 725.7 kg | 1600 lbs |
| Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping) | 975.2 kg | 2150 lbs |
| Operating Weight | 3367.5 kg | 7424 lbs |
| Tipping Load | 1950.4 kg | 4300 lbs |
| Tilt Breakout Force | 3366.2 kg | 7355 lbs |
| Maximum Travel Speed | 12.5 km | 7.7 mph |
| Optional High Speed | 17.7 km | 11.0 mph |
| Pump Capacity | 87.1 LPM | 23.0 GPM |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 229.9 Bar | 3335 psi |
| Hydraulic Tank Capacity | 52.0 L | 13.7 gal |
| Engine Manufacturer | Cat | |
| Engine Model | 3.3 B DIT | |
| Engine Type | Diesel | |
| No of Cylinders | 4 | |
| Rated Speed | 3000 RPM | |
| Torque Speed | 1500 RPM | |
| Combustion Chamber | Direct injection | |
| Emissions | Tier 4 | |
| Gross Power | 55.4 kW | 74.3 HP |
| Displacement | 3327 cc | 203 cu in. |
| Bore | 9.4 cm | 3.7 in. |
| Stroke | 12.0 cm | 4.7 in. |
| Peak Torque | 265 N∙m | 195 lb-ft |
| Coolant Capacity | 14.0 L | 3.7 gal |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 11.0 L | 3.0 gal |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94.0 L | 24.8 gal |
| Cab Height | 211.0 cm | 83.1 in. |
| Bucket Hinge Pin Height | 315.4 cm | 124.2 in. |
| Width | 167.6 cm | 66.0 in. |
| Length with Bucket | 370.8 cm | 146.0 in. |
| Dump Height | 246.5 cm | 97.1 in. |
| Dump Reach | 60.0 cm | 23.6 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 22.6 cm | 8.9 in. |
| Dump Angle | 39 ° | |
| Departure Angle | 26 ° | |
| Front Tire | 12×16.5 | |
| Rear Tire | 12×16.5 |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
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