User Manual

FEATURES:
The Cat
®
242B Series 3 Skid Steer Loader, with its vertical lift design,
delivers extended reach and lift height for quick and easy truck loading.
Its stability and lifting performance provides excellent material handling.
The 242B Series 3 features the following:
 Ergonomic operator station features easy to use pilot operated joystick
controls for reduced operator fatigue and increased productivity.
 High performance power train provides high engine horsepower
and torque, allowing part-throttle operation for lower sound levels
and fuel consumption.
 Advanced hydraulic system is designed for maximum power
and reliability.
 Optional high flow system provides increased auxiliary hydraulic
performance with 117 L/min (31 gal/min) of flow for applications that
demand increased work tool performance.
 Easy routine maintenance helps reduce machine downtime for
greater productivity.
 Broad range of performance matched Cat
®
Work Tools make the
Cat Skid Steer Loader the most versatile machine on the jobsite.
Engine
Engine Model Cat
®
C3.4 DIT
Gross Power SAE J1995 56 kW 75 hp
Net Power SAE 1349/ISO 9249 53 kW 71 hp
Displacement 3.3 L 201 in
3
Stroke 120 mm 4.7 in
Bore 94 mm 3.7 in
Weights*
Operating Weight 3179 kg 7,008 lb
Power Train
Travel Speed (Forward or Reverse)
One Speed 12.4 km/h 7.7 mph
Two Speed Option 18.4 km/h 11.4 mph
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Flow – Standard:
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 23 000 kPa 3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 83 L/min 22 gal/min
Hydraulic Power (calculated) 31.9 kW 42.8 hp
Hydraulic Flow – High Flow:
Loader Hydraulic Pressure 23 000 kPa 3,335 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow 117 L/min 31 gal/min
Hydraulic Power (calculated) 45 kW 60.3 hp
* Operating Weight, Operating Specifications and Dimensions all based
on 75 kg (165 lb) operator, all fluids, 1 speed, OROPS, 1676 mm (66 in) dirt
bucket, Cat 12x16.5 tires, no optional counterweights and manual quick
coupler (unless otherwise noted).
Operating Specifications*
Rated Operating Capacity 975 kg 2,150 lb
Rated Operating Capacity 1000 kg 2,200 lb
with Optional Counterweight
Tipping Load 1950 kg 4,300 lb
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder 2204 kg 4,507 lb
Cab
ROPS SAE J1040 MAY94,
ISO 3471:1994
FOPS SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98
Level I, ISO 3449:1992 Level I
FOPS Level II SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98
Level II, ISO 3449:1992
Level II (optional)
Service Refill Capacities
Chain Box, each side 6 L 1.6 gal
Cooling System 10 L 2.6 gal
Engine Crankcase 9 L 2.4 gal
Fuel Tank 58 L 15.3 gal
Hydraulic System 55 L 14.5 gal
Hydraulic Tank 35 L 9.2 gal
Cat
®
242B Series 3
SKID STEER LOADER
Specifications