Caterpillar 938F Wheel Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 938F is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, loading, and general construction applications. Part of Caterpillar's 938 series, the 938F features a front-mounted bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited to earthmoving and aggregate work. It is commonly used in construction, quarry, agriculture, and industrial yards. The machine is known for balanced performance, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of attachments. As a mid-size wheel loader, the Caterpillar 938F is used for loading trucks, moving bulk materials, and supporting site operations where maneuverability and productivity are required.

Bucket

Caterpillar 938F Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Bucket Capacity - heaped	3.30 cu yd (2.52 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	2.80 cu yd (2.14 cu m)
Bucket Width	8.90 ft (2.71 m)

Dimensions

Caterpillar 938F Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.10 ft (3.08 m)
Wheelbase	9.20 ft (2.80 m)
Width Over Tires	8.60 ft (2.62 m)

Engine

Caterpillar 938F Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Bore	4.20 in (10.67 cm)
Displacement	402.80 cu in (6,600.72 cu cm)
Gross Power	149.00 hp (111.11 kw)
Net Power	140.00 hp (104.40 kw)
Power Measured @	2200 rpm
Stroke	5.00 in (12.70 cm)

Hydraulic System

Caterpillar 938F Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	1.4 seconds
Lower Time	2.8 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	43.10 gpm (163.13 lpm)
Raise Time	6 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	3600 psi

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 938F Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	100 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	12.70 gal (48.07 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	6.40 gal (24.22 l)
Fuel Capacity	55.50 gal (210.07 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Operating Voltage	12 volts
Operating Weight	28,726.30 lbs (13,030.05 kg)
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	7.20 gal (27.25 l)
Tire Size	20.5-2.5 PR(L-2)
Transmission Fluid Capacity	8.00 gal (30.28 l)

Transmission

Caterpillar 938F Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	23.60 mph (37.98 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	13.70 mph (22.05 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Power Shift

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