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Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader

Category: Backhoe Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 438 II ➔

The Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader combines power and versatility to tackle a wide range of construction tasks. With a backhoe bucket dig force of 11,008 lbs and a reach of up to 22.5 ft when extended, this machine excels in digging applications. The loader features a bucket capacity of 1.4 cu yd and a breakout force of 8025.7 lbs, making it efficient for material handling. Equipped with a 83 hp engine and a hydraulic system pump flow capacity of 36.5 gpm, the 438 II ensures high performance levels. With its compact dimensions and a transport length of 18.7 ft, this backhoe loader is both agile and powerful on the job site.

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General Specifications

Backhoe

Bucket Dig Force	11,008 lbs (4,993 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Extended	10,820 lbs (4,908 kg)
Dig Depth	16 ft (5 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	20 ft (6 m)
Load Height	11 ft (3 m)
Load Height - Extended	14 ft (4 m)
Reach From Swivel	18 ft (6 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended	23 ft (7 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9 ft (3 m)
Transport Length	19 ft (6 m)
Transport Width	8 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase	7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Displacement	236 cu in (3,861 cu cm)
Engine Model	4.236
Gross Power	83 hp (62 kw)
Net Power	77 hp (57 kw)

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	37 gpm (138 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	2697.8 psi

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force	8,026 lbs (3,640 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Bucket Width	94 in (240 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	9 ft (3 m)
Dig Depth	4 in (10 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height	3 ft (1 m)

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight 2wd	16,235 lbs (7,364 kg)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	12.5/80-18 10 PR
Turning Radius	13 ft (4 m)

Tires

Rear Tires Size

18.4/15-26 12PR

Transmission

Max Speed	19 mph (31 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	19 mph (31 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4

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