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Caterpillar 938G Wheel Loader

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

The Caterpillar 938G is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, loading trucks, and general construction applications. Part of Caterpillar's G-series lineup, it is commonly used in aggregate yards, quarries, waste handling, and site preparation. The 938G features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for repetitive loading cycles and maneuverability in confined work areas. Typical configurations may include general-purpose, light material, or multi-purpose buckets, along with optional attachments for specialized tasks. The model is recognized for its balance of lifting capacity, visibility, and operator control in medium-duty wheel loader operations.

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Bucket

Breakout Force	24,770.00 lbs (11,235.50 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	3.20 cu yd (2.45 cu m)
Bucket Width	8.90 ft (2.71 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	9.00 ft (2.74 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance	1.40 ft (0.43 m)
Height - Top of Cab	10.90 ft (3.32 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	24.10 ft (7.35 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	3.50 ft (1.07 m)
Width Over Tires	8.60 ft (2.62 m)

Engine

Displacement	439.40 cu in (7,200.49 cu cm)
Engine Model	3126DITA
Gross Power	145.00 hp (108.13 kw)
Net Power	158.00 hp (117.82 kw)

Hydraulic System

Dump Time	1.4 seconds
Lower Time	2.8 seconds
Raise Time	6 seconds

Operating Specifications

Fuel Capacity	67.10 gal (253.97 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	23.80 gal (90.08 l)
Operating Weight	29,059.20 lbs (13,181.05 kg)
Static Tipping Weight	23,186.10 lbs (10,517.05 kg)

Transmission

Max Speed - Forward	22.40 mph (36.05 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	13.70 mph (22.05 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	4
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Powershift

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