Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader Specs

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.

Backhoe

Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader Backhoe specifications
Bucket Dig Force - Ext	10,820.00 lbs (4,907.88 kg)
Bucket Dig Force - Std	11,008.00 lbs (4,993.15 kg)
Dig Depth - Ext	19.90 ft (6.07 m)
Dig Depth - Std	15.79 ft (4.81 m)
Load At Max Lift - Ext	2,127.47 lbs (965.01 kg)
Load At Max Lift - Std	3,703.77 lbs (1,680.00 kg)
Load Height - Ext	13.70 ft (4.18 m)
Load Height - Std	11.35 ft (3.46 m)
Reach From Swivel - Ext	22.47 ft (6.85 m)
Reach From Swivel - Std	18.39 ft (5.61 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.10 ft (0.34 m)
Height To Top Of Suspended Cab	9.17 ft (2.80 m)
Transport Height	11.81 ft (3.60 m)
Transport Length	18.69 ft (5.70 m)
Transport Width	7.90 ft (2.41 m)
Wheelbase	6.79 ft (2.07 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader Engine specifications
Displacement	235.60 cu in (3,860.80 cu cm)
Engine Make	2351
Engine Model	4.236
Gross Power	83.00 hp (61.89 kw)
Net Power	77.00 hp (57.42 kw)

Hydraulic

Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader Hydraulic specifications
Pump Flow Capacity	36.50 gpm (138.15 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure	2697.8 psi

Loader

Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader Loader specifications
Bucket Breakout Force	8,025.68 lbs (3,640.39 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.31 cu yd
Bucket Width	94.34 in (239.62 cm)
Clearance At Max Dump Height	8.69 ft (2.65 m)
Dig Depth	3.75 in (9.52 cm)
Lift Capacity At Full Height	5,211.73 lbs (2,364.00 kg)
Reach At Max Dump Height	2.81 ft (0.86 m)

Operational

Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader Operational specifications
Operating Weight 2wd	16,234.90 lbs (7,364.04 kg)
Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd	18.4/15-26 12PR
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	12.5/80-18 10 PR
Turning Radius	12.90 ft (3.93 m)

Transmission

Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	19.00 mph (30.58 kph)
Max Speed Reverse	19.10 mph (30.74 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	4
Number Of Reverse Gears	4

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