# 2012 Caterpillar 938K for Sale in Indianapolis, IN **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** $55,000.00 USD - **Listing ID:** 89083603 - **Year:** 2012 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 938K - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Small Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 9994 - **Serial number:** SWL00829 - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN ## Description Air Conditioner, Auto Shift, Auxiliary Hydraulics - 3rd Valve, Bucket, Coupler - Quick, Coupler Type - Hydraulic, Differential Lock, Engine Enclosures, Forks - Pallet, Lighting, Mirrors, Online Owner's Manual , Radio - AM FM Radio, ROPS - Enclosed ## Machine details ### GENERAL CONDITION - **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes - **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** Yes ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Dash Console:** Good - **Gauges:** Good - **Interior Lights:** Good - **Switches:** Good - **Windows:** Good - **Windshield Wipers:** Good ### ENGINE - **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** No - **Blow By:** Yes - **Fuel Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** Yes - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Ether Aid:** Yes ### TRANSMISSION - **Transmission - Noisy:** No ### STEERING - **Articulate P & B:** Poor - **Hand Metering Unit:** Good - **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Good - **Pumps:** Good - **Steering Cylinder:** Poor - **Steering Linkage:** Fair - **Steering Valves / Pumps:** Good - **Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend:** Good - **Valves:** Good ### BRAKE - **Parking Brake - BRAKE:** Good - **Pedal:** Good ### HYDRAULICS - **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Yes ### BUCKET - **Notes - BUCKET:** Photos ### FINAL DRIVES - **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No ### TIRES - **Average Life Remaining - TIRES:** Tires are all around 50% with tread cuts and some side cuts - **Tire Size - TIRES:** 20.5R25 ## 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 (15920.18 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, waste, agriculture, and industrial sites. The 938K features a Cat diesel engine, hydrostatic or power shift drivetrain depending on configuration, and a loader linkage designed for breakout force and bucket control. Operator comfort, visibility, and service access are key design elements. The machine is available with multiple bucket and attachment options to support loading, carrying, and site cleanup tasks in demanding work environments. ## Photos ![2012 Caterpillar 938K](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZGZkOGJjZTYwZmU3NWI5ZjYwNjc3YzBkNDllYmY0OCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjM0Mzkz) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mNWNlZGJlOTQ3MGY5YTMyODJlODc1NDg1OTk0MDk4MyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjM0NDU1) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kYzIxM2M1YjZkMmFkOGI0ZjhmNjRkM2Q3YTc0YzM3ZSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjE3NjQ2) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MGM2ZGMyZTYyZWI0ODU0ZGVjOTBiYmQ1YjNkNjNhMSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjQ0NDE=) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 5](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lYzI0M2M4MTU3MDkyZjM5OWU4ZTk4NWJiNzBmM2U0MyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjMxODM3) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 6](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lOTMyZjA2NTA4MWMwNzZlODZhNWU5ZjgxMzY4MmZkZiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjQ4NjEw) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 7](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jOTA4NWY4YmE5MWIzYWJhOGU5ODI4YjgxNjU0OGUyNCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjYxMzc0) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 8](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hZmY0NzU0NjI4MzZjNDg4ODAyMjVmY2VjN2FkYWQzYSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjU0Mjcy) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 9](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ODQ3OTQ3NjZjMGQ2ZmYxOGQyY2YyZjFlNzkxOTE1NSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjUzNTQ5) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 10](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kZjMzYzkxMzZlMDU1OWViZjA5NjVkMTVhYWRjNDkxZSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjE0MjU5) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 11](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mYTAxMDVmM2EzM2M2YzVjODlkNjUzNjViMGM2YjQwMiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjUyMzQ4) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 12](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZTU4YmFkZDNmYzZmYTFjZmNlMzk5ZTg0NGI3MmNkMCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjQ0ODQ4) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 13](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZjkzZGU4NWY0NWM0NDFhYzMwYWZmMGE2NzVlZGI3ZCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjUwNjA2) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 14](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1kNTE4MDY0MTQ2NTg0ZmMxYjM1NTFhNmQ5MDdmNmYyYyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjI0NDk0) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 15](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lY2VlMGY1MGYwZmFlZDc3ZDRhYTQ4M2VlNzhmZjgyZCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjYzNDIz) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 16](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1jZjA2MWFhYmQ1YmFhY2Y3YzlkZDY2MGRlNDYwMTM3ZiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjQzOTg3) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 17](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hZWNjNGNmYmEzMDVkM2FmYTYxYWIyNTY2OGM2Y2UzMyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjYyNTM=) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 18](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mY2YwMDNiMTJmYWFmYjU0YjU0MzBjZDQwMzU1NjhhMyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjk5MzI=) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 19](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MTA5YmYwZDk5NDlmM2JlYWE2NmMzZjJlNGJjNTMxOSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjI1OTMx) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 20](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NDE0M2JjNWM2MDYxZGZkZWFiMDJkYjQ1Y2FiMDhjZiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjUyMjgz) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 21](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04MTIxYmU0NWU1YjVjYjkwY2ZkYTZkMTIzOWNhZjNmMSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjMyNDky) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 22](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05MzIwMmJjYzYzYjVkOTU4ZGMxMjBmY2E2OTU3MjdhOSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjY0OTkw) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 23](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hYTRjZDQ0NTJmM2VjNmUzZDg2NWM3YmVlYzFmNGJmYiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjMxNjQ2) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 24](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1mZmIwZmNmMTJkZjk1MzkzZmUzN2E0OGJkMjY2ODdhYiYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjQ0OTUx)