Caterpillar 938M Wheel Loader Specs

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

The Caterpillar 938M is a medium wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's M Series wheel loader line and is commonly used in aggregate yards, waste handling, agriculture, and industrial sites. The 938M features a Cat diesel engine, hydrostatic or power shift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a purpose-built loader linkage for efficient bucket performance. Operator comfort, visibility, fuel efficiency, and service access are key design elements. The 938M is available with multiple bucket and attachment options to support a range of loading and site support tasks.

General Specifications

Caterpillar 938M Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Breakout Force	28,404.00 lbs ft (38,510.14 nm) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Bucket Capacity	3 cu yd — Starting 2023 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	3.3 - 6.5 (2.5 - 5.0) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine	C7.1 — Starting 2023 Model Year
Engine Power	188 (140) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power hp (kw)	188 (140) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine type	Cat C7.1 — Starting 2021 Model Year
Full-Turn Tipping Load	21,934.00 lbs (9,949.11 kg) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Max Dump Height	9.40 ft (2.87 m) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft.( m)	3.6 (1.1) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Net Power	188.00 hp (140.19 kw) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Operating Weight	35,778.00 lbs (16,228.65 kg) — Starting 2023 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	36,216 (16,427) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Rated Bucket Capacity	3.3.5.5 cu yd — Starting 2021 Model Year
Tip Load	26,097 (11,837) — Starting 2021 Model Year
Travel Speed(Fwd/Rev)	25 / 25 mph — Starting 2021 Model Year

Engine

Caterpillar 938M Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Make	Cat
Net Power	182.00 hp (135.72 kw)

Operating Specifications

Caterpillar 938M Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Rated Bucket Capacity	3.20-6.50 cu yd (2.45-4.97 cu m)

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