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Caterpillar 938H Wheel Loader

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
Model: 938H ➔

The Caterpillar 938H Wheel Loader boasts impressive capabilities and specifications to tackle a variety of tasks efficiently. With a bucket breakout force of 27576 lbs and a bucket capacity of 4 cu yd, this machine is ready to handle heavy loads with ease. Equipped with a powerful Cat C6.6 engine delivering 197 gross horsepower and a smooth powershift transmission, the 938H offers excellent performance and reliability. Operating at an impressive speed of up to 26.8 mph, this wheel loader is designed to maximize productivity on the job site while ensuring operator safety and comfort with its ROPS/FOPS cab structure.

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General Specifications

Bucket

Breakout Force	27,576 lbs (12,508 kg)
Bucket Capacities	4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	3 cu yd (2 cu m)
Bucket Width	9 ft (3 m)

Cab

FOPS	SAE J1040 APR88 ISO 3471:1994
ROPS	SAE J1040 APR88 ISO 3471:1994

Dimensions

Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift	13 ft (4 m)
Digging Depth	2 in (5 cm)
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift	50 degrees
Dump Clearance at Maximum Lift - 45 degrees	10 ft (3 m)
Ground Clearance	1 ft (0 m)
Height - Top of Cab	11 ft (3 m)
Height - Top of ROPS/FOPS	11 ft (3 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	13 ft (4 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	24 ft (7 m)
Overall Length	24 ft (7 m)
Rack Back Angle - Carry	50 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Lift	65 degrees
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	4 ft (1 m)
Reach at Maximum Lift and 45 degrees Dump	3 ft (1 m)
Wheel Base	10 ft (3 m)
Wheelbase	10 ft (3 m)
Width Over Tires	9 ft (3 m)

Engine

Bore	4 in (10 cm)
Displacement	403 cu in (6,601 cu cm)
EEC 80/1269	180 hp (134 kw)
Engine Model	6.6 ACERT
Gross Power	197 hp (147 kw)
Make	Cat
Net Power	180 hp (134 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Rated Net Power	172 hp (128 kw)
Stroke	5 in (13 cm)
Torque Rise	38%

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.4 seconds
Lower Time	2.7 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	78 gpm (295 lpm)
Pump Type	Piston
Raise Time	5.4 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	1000 psi

Loader Hydraulic System

Dump	1.4 seconds
Lower, Empty, Float Down	2.7 seconds
Raise	5.4 seconds
Total	9.8 seconds

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Breakout Force	27,576 lbs (12,508 kg)
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	10 gal (36 l)
Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump Angle	9 ft (3 m)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	5 gal (17 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	15 gal (57 l)
Fuel Capacity	65 gal (247 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	24 gal (89 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	33,190 lbs (15,055 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	4 cu yd (3 cu m)
Rear Axle Oscillation	24 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	14 gal (53 l)
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn	22,207 lbs (10,073 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	25,551 lbs (11,590 kg)
Tire Size	20.5R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	11 gal (43 l)
Turning Radius	40 ft (12 m)

Service Refill Capacities

Cooling System	10 gal (36 l)
Crankcase	5 gal (17 l)
Fuel Tank	65 gal (247 l)
Hydraulic Tank	24 gal (89 l)
Transmission	11 gal (43 l)

Tires

Size

20.5 R25

Transmission

2 Forward	9 mph (15 kph)
3 Forward	16 mph (25 kph)
4 Forward	27 mph (43 kph)
Forward - 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Max Speed - Forward	27 mph (43 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	16 mph (25 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Reverse - 1	5 mph (8 kph)
Transmission Type	Powershift

Weights

Operating Weight	33,190 lbs (15,055 kg)
Operational Weight	33,190 lbs (15,055 kg)

Caterpillar 938Hs currently for sale

A Caterpillar 938H From Toromont Cat for $141,000.00 USD

A 2010 Caterpillar 938H From Clark Heavy Equipment for $69,750.00 USD

A 2009 Caterpillar 938H From Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. for $32,500.00 USD

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