# 2011 Caterpillar 938H HLR for Sale in Grand Rapids, MI

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/938h_hlr/id/89202086>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $47,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 89202086
- **Year:** 2011
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 938H HLR
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Small Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 10259
- **Serial number:** MJC01428
- **Location:** Grand Rapids, MI

## Description

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

## Machine details

### GENERAL CONDITION

- **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes
- **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes

### GENERAL APPEARANCE

- **Cab or Canopy:** Fair
- **Counterweight:** Good
- **Crankcase Guard / Battery Box:** Good
- **Decals:** Fair
- **Differential Supports:** Good
- **Eng. Enclose Hood / Stack:** Good
- **Fenders:** Fair
- **Front Frame:** Good
- **Fuel Tank:** Good
- **Grab Irons:** Good
- **Paint:** Fair
- **Pre-Cleaner Bowl:** Good
- **Radiator Grill & Shroud:** Good
- **Rear Frame:** Good
- **Sheet Metal:** Fair
- **Steps / Ladder:** Poor

### SAFETY ITEMS

- **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Air Conditioner:** Fair
- **Dash Console:** Good
- **Gauges:** Good
- **Interior Lights:** Fair
- **Switches:** Good
- **Windows:** Poor
- **Windshield Wipers:** Good

### ENGINE

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

### COOLING SYSTEM

- **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Block Heater:** Yes

### TRANSMISSION

- **Mag Screens Checked:** No
- **Transmission - Noisy:** No

### STEERING

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

### BRAKE

- **Holds In Park:** Yes

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** No

### BUCKET

- **High Lift:** Yes

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No

### TIRES

- **Average Life Remaining - TIRES:** 67
- **Tire Size - TIRES:** 20.5R25

## Manufacturer specifications

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 27576 lbs (12508.28 kg)
- **Bucket Capacity - Heaped:** 3.65 cu yd
- **Bucket Capacity - Struck:** 3.15 cu yd
- **Bucket Width:** 8.83 ft (2.69 m)
- **Dump Clearance At Max Raise:** 9.08 ft (2.77 m)

### Buckets

- **Bucket Capacities:** 2.3 m3 - 3.0 m3 3.0 yd3 - 4.0 yd3

### Cab

- **Fops:** SAE J1040 APR88, ISO 3471:1994
- **Rops:** SAE J1040 APR88, ISO 3471:1994

### Dimensions

- **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 12.58 ft (3.83 m)
- **Digging Depth:** 1.9 in (4.83 cm)
- **Dump Angle At Maximum Lift:** 50 degrees
- **Dump Clearance At Maximum Lift - 45 Degrees:** 9.42 ft (2.87 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.25 ft (0.38 m)
- **Height:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Height - Top Of Rops/Fops:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Height To Top Of Cab:** 11 ft (3.35 m)
- **Hinge Pin - Max Height:** 12.58 ft (3.83 m)
- **Length:** 24.0833 ft (7.34 m)
- **Length With Bucket On Ground:** 24.08 ft (7.34 m)
- **Overall Length:** 23.58 ft (7.19 m)
- **Rack Back Angle - Carry:** 50 degrees
- **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Lift:** 65 degrees
- **Reach At Max Lift And Dump:** 3.5 ft (1.07 m)
- **Reach At Maximum Lift And 45 Degrees Dump:** 3.25 ft (0.99 m)
- **Weight:** 33190 lbs (15054.75 kg)
- **Wheel Base:** 9.81 ft (2.99 m)
- **Wheelbase:** 9.83 ft (3 m)
- **Width:** 9.0833 ft (2.77 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 8.75 ft (2.67 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.1 in (10.41 cm)
- **Displacement:** 402.8 cu in (6600.72 cu cm)
- **Eec 80/1269:** 180 hp (134.23 kw)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** 6.6 ACERT
- **Gross Power:** 197 hp (146.91 kw)
- **Iso 9249 (1997):** 180 hp (134.23 kw)
- **Max Torque:** 620 lbs ft (840.6 nm)
- **Net Power:** 180 hp (134.23 kw)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Power Measured @:** 2200 rpm
- **Rated Net Power:** 172 hp (128.26 kw)
- **Sae J1349:** 172 hp (128.26 kw)
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)
- **Torque Rise:** 38 %

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 1.4 sec
- **Lower Time:** 2.7 sec
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 77.9 gpm (294.85 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** Piston
- **Raise Time:** 5.4 sec
- **Relief Valve Setting:** 1000 psi

### Loader Hydraulic System

- **Dump:** 1.4 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time:** 9.5
- **Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 2.7 s
- **Raise:** 5.4 s
- **Total:** 9.8 s

### Operating Specifications

- **Breakout Force:** 27576 lbs (12508.28 kg)
- **Dump Clearance At Full Lift And 45 Degrees Dump Angle:** 9.4 ft (2.87 m)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full Turn:** 22207 lbs (10072.94 kg)

### Operational

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 80 amps
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 9.5 gal (35.96 l)
- **Engine Oil Fluid Capacity:** 4.6 gal (17.41 l)
- **Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 15.1 gal (57.15 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 65.3 gal (247.16 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 23.5 gal (88.95 l)
- **Operating Voltage:** 24 V
- **Operating Weight:** 33190 lbs (15054.75 kg)
- **Rear Axle Oscillation:** 24 degrees
- **Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 14 gal (52.99 l)
- **Static Tipping Weight:** 25551 lbs (11589.75 kg)
- **Tire Size:** 20.5R25
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 11.4 gal (43.15 l)
- **Turning Radius:** 39.5 ft (12.04 m)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 9.5 gal (35.96 l)
- **Crankcase:** 4.6 gal (17.41 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 65.3 gal (247.16 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 23.5 gal (88.95 l)
- **Transmission:** 11.4 gal (43.15 l)

### Tires

- **Size:** 20.5 R25

### Transmission

- **2:** 9.1 mph (14.64 kph)
- **3:** 15.8 mph (25.43 kph)
- **4:** 26.8 mph (43.13 kph)
- **Forward - 1:** 5 mph (8.05 kph)
- **Max Speed - Forward:** 26.8 mph (43.13 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 15.8 mph (25.43 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 3
- **Reverse - 1:** 5 mph (8.05 kph)
- **Transmission Type:** Powershift

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 33190 lbs (15054.75 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 938H is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, stockpiling, and general construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's H series and is commonly used in aggregate yards, roadbuilding, waste handling, and industrial sites. The 938H features a front-mounted loader bucket, articulated steering, and a diesel powertrain configured for efficient cycle times and operator control. Typical applications include truck loading, site cleanup, and bulk material movement. As a mid-size wheel loader, the 938H is valued for versatility, maneuverability, and compatibility with a range of attachments and bucket options across demanding jobsite conditions.

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