# 2005 Caterpillar 938G for Sale in Shelby Twp., MI

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/938g/id/88441156>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $42,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 88441156
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 938G
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Small Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 6417
- **Serial number:** RTB01712
- **Location:** Shelby Twp., MI

## Description

CAB, AC, BKT, 20.5-R25, CONDITION HOURS AND ATTACHMENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE, Online Owner's Manual , PLEASE CALL FOR MACHINE LOCATION

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes
- **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** No
- **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes
- **VIDS/VIMS Download Available:** No

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Bumper:** Good
- **Cab or Canopy:** Poor
- **Counterweight:** Good
- **Crankcase Guard / Battery Box:** Good
- **Decals:** Good
- **Eng. Enclose Hood / Stack:** Fair
- **Fenders:** Poor
- **Grab Irons:** Good
- **Paint:** Poor
- **Radiator Grill & Shroud:** Good
- **Sheet Metal:** Poor
- **Steps / Ladder:** Fair

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Current O&MM:** No
- **Current Parts Manual:** No
- **Current Safety Manual:** No
- **Sound Proofing:** Yes

### ENGINE

- **Blow By:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** No
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Radiator:** Good

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Block Heater:** No

### TRANSMISSION

- **Case:** Good
- **Drive Shaft:** Good
- **Operating Condition - TRANSMISSION:** Fair
- **Seals:** Good
- **Temp / Pressure Gauges:** Good
- **Transmission - Forward Shifts:** Good
- **Transmission - Reverse Shifts:** Good

### STEERING

- **Articulate P & B:** Fair
- **Hand Metering Unit:** Good
- **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Good
- **Steering Cylinder:** Fair
- **Steering Linkage:** Good
- **Steering Valves / Pumps:** Good
- **Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend:** Good

### BRAKE

- **Holds In Park:** Yes

### HYDRAULICS

- **Bucket & Hoist Kickout:** Fair
- **Control Linkage:** Good
- **Hose Lines:** Good
- **Hoses & Tubes - HYDRAULICS:** Good
- **Lift Cylinders:** Good
- **Overall Operating Condition:** Good
- **Pumps & Valves:** Good
- **Tank:** Good
- **Tilt Cylinder:** Good

### ATTACHMENTS / WORK TOOLS

- **Other:** Equipped wirh vogel auto lube system (not working)

### BUCKET

- **Bucket Capacity:** 3.65yd
- **Notes - BUCKET:** 8’10ft wide

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Front Axle:** Fair
- **Oscillation:** Good
- **Rear Axle:** Good
- **Trunion:** Good
- **Wheel Lugs & Rims - FINAL DRIVES:** Good

### TIRES

- **Tire Size - TIRES:** 20.5-R25

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 24770 lbs (11235.5 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - heaped:** 3.2 cu yd (2.45 cu m)
- **Bucket Width:** 8.9 ft (2.71 m)
- **Dump Clearance at Max Raise:** 9 ft (2.74 m)

### Dimensions

- **Ground Clearance:** 1.4 ft (0.43 m)
- **Height - Top of Cab:** 10.9 ft (3.32 m)
- **Length with Bucket on Ground:** 24.1 ft (7.35 m)
- **Reach at Max Lift and Dump:** 3.5 ft (1.07 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 8.6 ft (2.62 m)

### Engine

- **Displacement:** 439.4 cu in (7200.49 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** 3126DITA
- **Gross Power:** 145 hp (108.13 kw)
- **Net Power:** 158 hp (117.82 kw)

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 1.4 seconds
- **Lower Time:** 2.8 seconds
- **Raise Time:** 6 seconds

### Operating Specifications

- **Fuel Capacity:** 67.1 gal (253.97 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 23.8 gal (90.08 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 29059.2 lbs (13181.05 kg)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 23186.1 lbs (10517.05 kg)

### Transmission

- **Max Speed - Forward:** 22.4 mph (36.05 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 13.7 mph (22.05 kph)
- **Number of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number of Reverse Gears:** 3
- **Transmission Type:** Powershift

## About this model

The Caterpillar 938G is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, loading, and general construction applications. Part of Caterpillar's G-series lineup, it is commonly used in aggregate yards, quarries, construction sites, and industrial material yards. The 938G features a front-mounted loader arm and bucket configuration, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain suited for earthmoving and loading tasks. It is known for compatibility with a range of attachments and work tools depending on configuration. The model is used in applications requiring maneuverability, lifting capacity, and efficient cycle times in confined or high-production environments.

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