# 2012 Caterpillar 938K for Sale in Albany, NY **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $124,820.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 77954088 - **Year:** 2012 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 938K - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Small Wheel Loaders - **Serial number:** CAT0938KTSWL00485 - **Stock number:** 22405083 - **Location:** Albany, NY ## Description STK# 22405083 938K Wheel Loader: Op. Wt. 35,104lbs;, Cat C6.6 ACERT Tier IV Final Diesel Engine, 175 Hp; 4WD; 4 Speed, Hydrostatic Transmission, max Travel Speed 25mph; 175hp; General Purpose Bucket; EROPS Cab; HVAC;, PERFORMANCE: 241' Turning Radius; 24,704# Tip Load; 20,997# Tip Load Full Turn; 5.5s Raise Time; 1.5s Dump Time; 2.7s Lower Time; 3.9" Dig Depth; 30,442# Breakout Force.,, \*\*\*Text or Call for rental/purchase options of over 1000 machines and attachments for rental or purchase\*\*\* ## Machine details ### General Specifications - **horsepower:** 175 - **horsepowerUnit:** horsepower - **hours:** 5047 - **airconditioning:** Yes - **heater:** Yes - **transmissiontype:** Hydrostatic - **ropstype:** Enclosed - **operatingweight:** 35104 - **operatingweightUnit:** pound - **hydraux:** Yes - **hoursmeterinaccurate:** 0 - **accondition:** Excellent - **drive:** 4WD - **liftcapacity:** 9700 - **liftcapacityUnit:** pound - **turbo:** Yes - **cruisespeed:** 25 - **cruisespeedUnit:** miles/hour - **numforwardspeeds:** 4 - **operatorcontrols:** Joystick - **enginetier:** USA Tier 4 - **bucket:** Yes - **camera:** Yes - **exteriorlighttype:** LED ## 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. 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