242 Skid Steer Loader

More Reach, More Height The new 242 Vertical Lift Skid Steer Loader provides higher lift height and increased reach, as well as more load carrying capability than a radial lift machine.

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Product Specs

Engine

Engine Model: Cat 3034C
Engine Model: Cat 3034C
Net Flywheel Power: 54 mm H2O
Net Flywheel Power: 54 hp
Gross Power: 58 mm H2O
Gross Power: 58 hp
Displacement: 183 in³
Displacement: 183 in3
Stroke: 3.94 in
Stroke: 3.94 in
Bore: 3.82 in
Bore: 3.82 in

Operating Specifications

Rated Operating Capacity: 2000 lb
Rated Operating Capacity: 2000 lb
Rated Operating Capacity with Optional Counterweight: 2047 lb
Rated Operating Capacity w/Optional Counterweight: 2047 lb
Tipping Load: 4000 lb
Tipping Load: 4000 lb
Breakout Force - Tilt Cylinder: 4056 lb
Breakout Force, Tilt Cylinder: 4056 lb
Breakout Force, Lift Cylinder: 3814 lb
Breakout Force - Lift Cylinder: 3814 lb

Weights

Operating Weight: 6858.5 lb
Operating Weight: 6858.5 lb

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 43 in
Wheel Base: 43 in
Length w/Bucket on Ground: 135.3 in
Length - With Bucket on Ground: 135.3 in
Length w/o Bucket: 109.3 in
Length - Without Bucket: 109.3 in
Height to Top of Cab: 78.2 in
Height - Top of Cab: 78.2 in
Vehicle Width over Tires: 66 in
Vehicle Width over Tires: 66 in
Max Overall Height: 154.6 in
Maximum Overall Height: 154.6 in
Bucket Pin Height at Max Lift: 119.9 in
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift: 119.9 in
Bucket Pin Height - Carry Position: 11.8 in
Reach - Maximum Lift/Dump: 29.9 in
Reach at Max Lift and Dump: 29.9 in
Clearance at Max Lift and Dump: 88.2 in
Clearance at Maximum Lift and Dump: 88.2 in
Ground Clearance: 7 in
Ground Clearance: 7 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle: 38.9 in
Bumper Overhang - Rear Axle: 38.9 in

Cab

ROPS: SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
ROPS: SAE J1040 MAY94 and ISO3471:1994
FOPS: SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR98 Level I and ISO3449:1992 Level I
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)
FOPS Level II: SAEJ/ISO 3449 APR 98 Level II and ISO 3449:1992 Level II (optional)

Service Refill Capacities

Chain box, each side: 1.6 gal
Chain Box - Each Side: 1.6 gal (US)
Cooling System: 24 gal
Cooling System: 24 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase: 2.1 gal
Engine Crankcase: 2.1 gal (US)
Fuel Tank: 18.2 gal
Fuel Tank: 18.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic System: 15.3 gal
Hydraulic System: 15.3 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank: 9.2 gal
Hydraulic Tank: 9.2 gal (US)

Hydraulic System

Loader Hydraulic Pressure: 3300 psi
Loader Hydraulic Pressure: 3300 psi
Loader Hydraulic Flow: 15.1 gal/min
Loader Hydraulic Flow: 15.1 gal/min

Standard Equipment

Cab: FOPS, Level I

ROPS

Tilt Up

Instrumentation (audible): Engine Coolant Temperature

Engine Oil Pressure

Hydraulic Oil Temperature

Gauges: Fuel Level

Hour Meter

Indicators: Air Filter Restriction (Engine Compartment)

Alternator Output

Armrest raised/Operator Out of Seat

Engine Coolant Temperature

Engine Oil Pressure

Hydraulic Filter Restriction

Hydraulic Oil Temperature

Park Brake Engaged

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