# 2012 Caterpillar 938K for Sale in Farmington, NY

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## Listing details

- **Price:** $84,700.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 65042580
- **Year:** 2012
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 938K
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Small Wheel Loaders
- **Serial number:** SWL00751
- **Stock number:** AELLC-123
- **Location:** Farmington, NY

## Rental rates

- **Daily:** $970.00
- **Weekly:** $2,250.00
- **Monthly:** $6,500.00

## Description

EROPS, air, Cat Fusion hydraulic quick coupler, 3V hydraulics, single lever hydraulic control, ride control, rear camera, rear counterweight, GP bucket w/BOCE, New Michelin 20.5R25 tires

## Machine details

### General Specifications

- **hours:** 11680
- **ropstype:** Enclosed
- **hydraux:** Yes
- **quickattach:** Yes
- **bucket:** Yes
- **fenders:** Yes

## Manufacturer specifications

### Buckets

- **Bucket Capacities:** 2.5 m3 - 5.0 m3 3.2 yd3 - 6.5 yd3

### Cab

- **Fops:** SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II
- **Rops:** SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994

### Dimensions

- **Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift:** 13 ft (3.96 m)
- **Carry Height:** 1.5 ft (0.46 m)
- **Centerline Of Front Axle To Hitch:** 5 ft (1.52 m)
- **Digging Depth:** 3.9 in (9.91 cm)
- **Dump Angle At Maximum Lift:** 49 degrees
- **Dump Clearance At Maximum Lift - 45 Degrees:** 9.25 ft (2.82 m)
- **Height:** 12 ft (3.66 m)
- **Height - Center Of Axle:** 2.16 ft (0.66 m)
- **Height - Top Of Rops/Fops:** 10.9 ft (3.32 m)
- **Length:** 25.0833 ft (7.65 m)
- **Length - Rear Axle To Bumper:** 6.4 ft (1.95 m)
- **Overall Height - Bucket Raised:** 17.25 ft (5.26 m)
- **Overall Length:** 25.1 ft (7.65 m)
- **Rack Back Angle - Carry:** 45 degrees
- **Rack Back Angle - Maximum Lift:** 54 degrees
- **Reach At Maximum Lift And 45 Degrees Dump:** 3.75 ft (1.14 m)
- **Weight:** 35104 lbs (15922.93 kg)
- **Wheel Base:** 10 ft (3.05 m)
- **Wheel Base Length:** 10 ft (3.05 m)
- **Width:** 8.75 ft (2.67 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4 in (10.16 cm)
- **Displacement:** 402 cu in (6587.61 cu cm)
- **Eec 80/1269:** 170 hp (126.77 kw)
- **Engine Make:** 2236
- **Engine Model:** C7.1 ACERT
- **Gross Power:** 175 hp (130.5 kw)
- **Iso 9249 (1997):** 170 hp (126.77 kw)
- **Max Torque:** 672 lbs ft (911.1 nm)
- **Net Power:** 169 hp (126.03 kw)
- **Net Torque:** 591 lbs ft (801.28 nm)
- **Number Of Cylinders:** 6
- **Rated Net Power:** 169 hp (126.03 kw)
- **Sae J1349:** 169 hp (126.03 kw)
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)
- **Torque Measured @:** 1600 rpm

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 1.5 sec
- **Lower Time:** 2.7 sec
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 50 gpm (189.25 lpm)
- **Raise Time:** 6.2 sec
- **Relief Valve Setting:** 4061 psi

### Loader Hydraulic System

- **Bore (1):** 4.7 in (11.94 cm)
- **Bore (2):** 5.9 in (14.99 cm)
- **Dump:** 1.5 s
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time:** 9.7 sec
- **Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 2.7 s
- **Maximum Working Pressure:** 4061 psi
- **Pump Flow - Implement Pump:** 50 gpm (189.25 lpm)
- **Raise:** 5.5 s
- **Stroke (1):** 31.1 in (78.99 cm)
- **Stroke (2):** 21.9 in (55.63 cm)
- **Total:** 9.7 s

### Operating Specifications

- **Articulation Angle:** 40 degrees
- **Dump Clearance At Full Lift And 45 Degrees Dump Angle:** 9.3 ft (2.83 m)
- **Reach - Full Lift And 45 Degrees Dump:** 3.8 ft (1.16 m)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full Turn:** 20997 lbs (9524.09 kg)

### Operational

- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 8.5 gal (32.17 l)
- **Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 9.2 gal (34.82 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 51.5 gal (194.93 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 23.8 gal (90.08 l)
- **Operating Weight:** 34129 lbs (15480.67 kg)
- **Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity:** 9.2 gal (34.82 l)
- **Tire Size:** 20.5
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 2.9 gal (10.98 l)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l)
- **Crankcase:** 5.3 gal (20.06 l)
- **Front:** 9.2 gal (34.82 l)
- **Fuel Tank:** 51.5 gal (194.93 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 44.9 gal (169.95 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 23.8 gal (90.08 l)
- **Rear:** 9.2 gal (34.82 l)
- **Transmission:** 2.9 gal (10.98 l)

### Steering

- **Maximum Working Pressure:** 3500 psi
- **Steering Angle - Each Direction:** 40 degrees
- **Steering Articulation:** 40 degrees
- **Steering Cylinder, Two, Bore:** 3.1 in (7.87 cm)

### Tires

- **Size:** 20.5 R25, radial (L-3)

### Transmission

- **2:** 8 mph (12.87 kph)
- **3:** 17 mph (27.36 kph)
- **4:** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Forward - 1:** 8 mph (12.87 kph)
- **Max Speed - Forward:** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Max Speed - Reverse:** 25 mph (40.23 kph)
- **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4
- **Reverse - 1:** 8 mph (12.87 kph)
- **Standard Transmission Maximum Travel Speeds:** 25 mph (40.23 kph)

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 35104 lbs (15922.93 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar 938K is a wheel loader designed for material handling, stockpiling, truck loading, and general construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's K Series and is commonly used in aggregate yards, industrial sites, waste handling, and roadbuilding operations. The 938K features a hydrostatic transmission, articulated steering, and a loader linkage system intended for efficient bucket control and cycle performance. Typical configurations include a standard or high-lift arrangement, with multiple bucket and attachment options available. The machine is powered by a Caterpillar diesel engine and is built for productivity, operator comfort, and service access in demanding work environments.

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