Technical specs - 242D Caterpillar
Specification
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- Weight
- 3.17 t
- Rated operating capacity
- 975 kg
- Standard tyres
- 12x16.5
- Bucket width
- 1.52 m
- Bucket capacity
- 0.36 m³
- Driver protection
- Ü
- Steering mode
- AL
- Transport length
- 3.49 m
- Transport width
- 1.68 m
- Transport height
- 2.11 m
- Travel speed
- 18.5 km/h
- Max. discharge height
- 2.28 m
- Lifting force
- 22.38 kN
- Engine manuf.
- Caterpillar
- Engine type
- C3.3B DIT
- Engine power
- 54.6 kW
- Displacement
- 3.3 l
- Max. torque
- 257 Nm
- Cylinder bore x stroke
- 94x120 mm
- Emission level
- Tier 4 f
Basic model with ROPS cabin and std. shovel with teeth
Special equipment
- Diesel particulate filter
-
No
- LPG motor
-
No
- Burglar proof system
-
No
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- Rated operating capacity:
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- Standard tyres:
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- Bucket width:
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Construction News by LECTURA 29.06.2026
CECE Technical Week June 2026: Advancing alignment across digital, environmental and machinery frameworks
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