- Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
- Manufacturer: Caterpillar ➔
- Model: 938H ➔
The Caterpillar 938H is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's H-series lineup and is commonly used in aggregate yards, waste handling, agriculture, and site preparation. The 938H features a diesel engine, articulated steering, hydraulic lifting system, and a front-mounted bucket for efficient loading and transport of loose materials. Operators use the machine for moving soil, gravel, sand, and other bulk materials across job sites. The Caterpillar 938H wheel loader is recognized for its versatility, productivity, and compatibility with a range of attachments and work tools.
Bucket
| Breakout Force | 27,576.00 lbs (12,508.28 kg)
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| Bucket Capacities | 4.00 cu yd (3.06 cu m)
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| Bucket Capacity - heaped | 3.70 cu yd (2.83 cu m)
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| Bucket Capacity - struck | 3.20 cu yd (2.45 cu m)
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| Bucket Width | 8.90 ft (2.71 m)
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Cab
| FOPS | SAE J1040 APR88 ISO 3471:1994
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| ROPS | SAE J1040 APR88 ISO 3471:1994
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Dimensions
| Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift | 12.60 ft (3.84 m)
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| Digging Depth | 1.90 in (4.83 cm)
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| Dump Angle at Maximum Lift | 50 degrees
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| Dump Clearance at Maximum Lift - 45 degrees | 9.50 ft (2.90 m)
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| Ground Clearance | 1.30 ft (0.40 m)
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| Height - Top of Cab | 11.00 ft (3.35 m)
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| Height - Top of ROPS/FOPS | 11.00 ft (3.35 m)
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| Hinge Pin - Max Height | 12.60 ft (3.84 m)
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| Length with Bucket on Ground | 24.10 ft (7.35 m)
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| Overall Length | 23.60 ft (7.19 m)
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| Rack Back Angle - Carry | 50 degrees
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| Rack Back Angle - Maximum Lift | 65 degrees
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| Reach at Max Lift and Dump | 3.50 ft (1.07 m)
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| Reach at Maximum Lift and 45 degrees Dump | 3.30 ft (1.01 m)
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| Wheel Base | 9.80 ft (2.99 m)
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| Wheelbase | 9.90 ft (3.02 m)
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| Width Over Tires | 8.80 ft (2.68 m)
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Engine
| Bore | 4.10 in (10.41 cm)
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| Displacement | 402.80 cu in (6,600.72 cu cm)
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| EEC 80/1269 | 180.00 hp (134.23 kw)
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| Engine Model | 6.6 ACERT
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| Gross Power | 197.00 hp (146.91 kw)
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| Make | Cat
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| Net Power | 180.00 hp (134.23 kw)
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| Number of Cylinders | 6
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| Power Measured @ | 2200 rpm
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| Rated Net Power | 172.00 hp (128.26 kw)
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| Stroke | 5.00 in (12.70 cm)
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| Torque Rise | 38%
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Hydraulic System
| Dump Time | 1.4 seconds
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| Lower Time | 2.7 seconds
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| Pump Flow Capacity | 77.90 gpm (294.85 lpm)
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| Pump Type | Piston
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| Raise Time | 5.4 seconds
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| Relief Valve Setting | 1000 psi
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Loader Hydraulic System
| Dump | 1.4 seconds
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| Lower, Empty, Float Down | 2.7 seconds
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| Raise | 5.4 seconds
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| Total | 9.8 seconds
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Operating Specifications
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps
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| Breakout Force | 27,576.00 lbs (12,508.28 kg)
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| Cooling System Fluid Capacity | 9.50 gal (35.96 l)
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| Dump Clearance at Full Lift and 45 degrees Dump Angle | 9.40 ft (2.87 m)
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| Engine Oil Fluid Capacity | 4.60 gal (17.41 l)
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| Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 15.10 gal (57.15 l)
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| Fuel Capacity | 65.30 gal (247.16 l)
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| Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity | 23.50 gal (88.95 l)
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| Operating Voltage | 24 volts
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| Operating Weight | 33,190.00 lbs (15,054.75 kg)
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| Rated Bucket Capacity | 3.65 cu yd (2.79 cu m)
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| Rear Axle Oscillation | 24 degrees
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| Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity | 14.00 gal (52.99 l)
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| Static Tipping Load - Full Turn | 22,207.00 lbs (10,072.94 kg)
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| Static Tipping Weight | 25,551.00 lbs (11,589.75 kg)
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| Tire Size | 20.5R25
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| Transmission Fluid Capacity | 11.40 gal (43.15 l)
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| Turning Radius | 39.50 ft (12.04 m)
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Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling System | 9.50 gal (35.96 l)
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| Crankcase | 4.60 gal (17.41 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 65.30 gal (247.16 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 23.50 gal (88.95 l)
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| Transmission | 11.40 gal (43.15 l)
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Tires
Transmission
| 2 Forward | 9.10 mph (14.64 kph)
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| 3 Forward | 15.80 mph (25.43 kph)
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| 4 Forward | 26.80 mph (43.13 kph)
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| Forward - 1 | 5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
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| Max Speed - Forward | 26.80 mph (43.13 kph)
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| Max Speed - Reverse | 15.80 mph (25.43 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 4
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 3
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| Reverse - 1 | 5.00 mph (8.05 kph)
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| Transmission Type | Powershift
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 33,190.00 lbs (15,054.75 kg)
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