Caterpillar 242B
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Dimensions
| Length With Bucket | 11.28 ft in (3437 mm) |
| Width Over Tires | 5.5 ft in (1676 mm) |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in (177.8 mm) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 6.52 ft in (1986 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 3.59 ft in (1094 mm) |
| Length W/O Bucket | 9.06 ft in (2760 mm) |
| Clearance At Max Lift And Dump | 7.45 ft in (2270 mm) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 30.16 in (766 mm) |
| Maximum Reach - With Arms Parallel | 48.4 in (1229.36 mm) |
| Maximum Overall Height | 155 in (3937 mm) |
| Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position | 12 in (304.8 mm) |
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 10 ft in (0.26 m) |
| Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle | 39 in (990.6 mm) |
| Clearance At Maximum Lift And Dump | 88 in (2235.2 mm) |
| Height - Top Of Cab | 6.5 ft in (0.17 m) |
| Length - With Bucket On Ground | 135 in (3429 mm) |
| Length - Without Bucket | 109 in (2768.6 mm) |
| Turn Radius From Center - Coupler | 56.5 in (1435.1 mm) |
| Turn Radius From Center - Rear | 60.8 in (1544.32 mm) |
| Turning Radius From Center - Inc Bucket | 87.45 in (2221 mm) |
| Turning Radius From Center - Machine Rear | 60.83 in (1545 mm) |
| Vehicle Width Over Tires | 66 in (1676.4 mm) |
| Wheel Base | 3.59 ft in (0.1 m) |
| Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump | 30 in (762 mm) |
| Turn Radius From Center - Bucket | 87.4 in (2219.96 mm) |
Operating Specifications
| Rated Operating Capacity | 2000 lb (907.19 kg) |
| Rated Operating Capacity With Optional Counterweight | 2047 lb (928.51 kg) |
| Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder | 4059 lb (1841.14 kg) |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder | 3841 lb (1742.25 kg) |
| Tipping Load | 4000 lb (1814.37 kg) |
| Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder (Hf) | 3818 lb (1731.82 kg) |
Engine
| Engine Make | 2236 |
| Engine Model | 3024C T |
| Gross Power | 62 hp (46.3 kw) |
| Net Power | 57.7 hp (43 kw) |
| Aspiration | turbocharged |
| Bore | 3.3 in (83.9 mm) |
| Stroke | 3.9 in (99.1 mm) |
| Gross Power - Sae J1995 | 62 hp (46.3 kw) |
| Engine Model | Cat 3024C T |
| Engine Power - Iso 14396 | 61 hp (45.5 kw) |
| Net Power - Eec 80/1269 | 57 hp (42.6 kw) |
| Net Power - Iso 9249 Eec | 57 hp (42.6 kw) |
| Net Power - Sae 1349 | 57 hp (42.6 kw) |
| Net Flywheel Power | 57 hp (42.6 kw) |
Operational
| Operational Weight | 6801.3 lb (3085 kg) |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.2 gal (65 L) |
| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 2.7 gal (10 L) |
| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 2.2 gal (8 L) |
| Max Speed | 7.5 mph (12 km/h) |
| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 14.6 gal (55 L) |
| Chain Box Fluid Capacity - Each Side | 1.6 gal (6 L) |
| Tire Size | 12x16.5 10PR |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 85 amps |
Power Train
| Travel Speed Forward | 7.4 mph (12 km/h) |
| Travel Speed Reverse | 7.4 mph (12 km/h) |
Loader
| Breakout Force | 4058.8 lb (1841 kg) |
| Operating Load Rating | 1999.6 lb (907 kg) |
| Tipping Angle | 3999.2 degrees |
Weights
| Operating Weight | 6802 lb (3085.4 kg) |
| Operating Weight - Hf | 6895 lb (3127.6 kg) |
Hydraulic
| Pump Flow Capacity | 15.9 gal/min (60 L/min) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3335.9 psi (23000 kPa) |
Hydraulic System
| Hydraulic Flow (1) | Standard flow |
| Maximum Loader Hydraulic Flow | 26 gal/min |
| Loader Hydraulic Pressure | 3335 psi |
| Loader Hydraulic Flow | 15.6 gal/min |
| Hydraulic Flow (2) | High Flow |
| Hydraulic Power (2) | 50.6 hp (37.8 kw) |
| Hydraulic Power (1) | 30.4 hp (22.7 kw) |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 2.6 gal (9.9 L) |
| Fuel Tank | 17 gal (64.4 L) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 9.2 gal (34.9 L) |
| Engine Crankcase | 2.1 gal (8 L) |
| Hydraulic System | 14.5 gal (54.9 L) |
| Chain Box - Each Side | 1.6 gal (6.1 L) |
Cab
| Rops | SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994 |
| Fops | SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I |
| Fops Level Ii | SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional) |
