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Caterpillar 438C Backhoe Loader

Category: Backhoe Loaders (See all Backhoe Loaders for sale)
Manufacturer: Caterpillar (See all Caterpillar Equipment for sale)
Model: 438C (See all Caterpillar 438C for sale)

Backhoe

Dig Depth	16 ft (5 m)
Dig Depth - Extended	19.5 ft (6 m)
Load Height - Extended	14.3 ft (4 m)
Reach at Load Height - Extended	8.6 ft (3 m)
Reach From Swivel	18.8 ft (6 m)
Reach From Swivel - Extended	22.2 ft (7 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.1 ft (0 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab	9.6 ft (3 m)
Transport Length	18.9 ft (6 m)
Transport Width	7.9 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase	6.9 ft (2 m)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	244.1 cu in (0 cu m)
Engine Model	3054
Gross Power	89 hp (66 kw)
Net Power	85 hp (63 kw)
Net Torque Rise	0.241
Number of Cylinders	4
Power Measured @	2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity	42.8 gpm (162 lpm)
Pump Type	Piston
Relief Valve Pressure	3000 psi

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force	11330.4 lbs (5,139 kg)
Bucket Capacity	1.4 cu yd (1 cu m)
Bucket Width	94.4 in (240 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height	8.8 ft (3 m)
Dig Depth	1.6 in (4 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height	2.6 ft (1 m)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	52 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	5.8 gal (22 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity	2 gal (8 l)
Fuel Capacity	33.9 gal (128 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	20.9 gal (79 l)
Oil System Fluid Capacity	2 gal (8 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight 4wd	16667 lbs (7,560 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity	6.4 gal (24 l)
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd	335/80 x R18
Transmission Fluid Capacity	4.8 gal (18 l)
Turning Radius	26.6 ft (8 m)

Tires

Rear Tires Size

16.9 x R28

Transmission

Max Speed	19.6 mph (32 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	19.6 mph (32 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	4
Transmission Type	Power Shuttle

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