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FeatureJCB 215Skid steerCaterpillar 242DSkid steer
TypeSkid steerSkid steer
Lift DesignVerticalVertical
Years Made2017-20222014-2019
Horsepower55.2 kW55.4 kW
Rating Operating Capacity (35% Tipping)703.1 kg725.7 kg
Rating Operating Capacity (50% Tipping)997.9 kg975.2 kg
Operating Weight3285.5 kg3367.5 kg
Tipping Load1905.1 kg1950.4 kg
Lift Breakout Force2086.5 kg—
Tilt Breakout Force2222.6 kg3366.2 kg
Maximum Travel Speed12.0 km12.5 km
Optional High Speed18.5 km17.7 km
Pump Capacity70.0 LPM87.1 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure229.9 Bar229.9 Bar
Hydraulic Tank Capacity43.5 L52.0 L
Engine ManufacturerKohlerCat
Engine ModelKDI2504TCR/26A3.3 B DIT
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
No of Cylinders44
Rated Speed2800 RPM3000 RPM
Torque Speed1200 RPM1500 RPM
Combustion ChamberDirect injectionDirect injection
EmissionsTier 4Tier 4
Firing Order1-3-4-2—
Gross Power34.3 kW55.4 kW
Displacement2482 cc3327 cc
Bore8.8 cm9.4 cm
Stroke10.2 cm12.0 cm
Peak Torque300.2 N∙m265 N∙m
Coolant Capacity10.0 L14.0 L
Engine Oil Capacity7.4 L11.0 L
Fuel Tank Capacity92.0 L94.0 L
Cab Height198.1 cm211.0 cm
Bucket Hinge Pin Height300.2 cm315.4 cm
Width152.1 cm167.6 cm
Length with Bucket349.0 cm370.8 cm
Dump Height226.4 cm246.5 cm
Dump Reach90.0 cm60.0 cm
Ground Clearance21.0 cm22.6 cm
Dump Angle42 °39 °
Rollback Angle30 °—
Departure Angle25 °26 °
Front Tire10×16.512×16.5
Rear Tire10×16.512×16.5
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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