# 2012 Caterpillar 938K for Sale in Lytle, TX **URL:** ## Listing details - **Price:** Auction pricing - **Listing ID:** 89329974 - **Year:** 2012 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 938K - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Small Wheel Loaders - **Location:** Lytle, TX - **Auction starts:** 2026-09-29 - **Minimum bid:** $1.00 ## Description (Odessa. TX) 2012 CAT 938K WHEEL LOADER VIN/SN: CAT0938KHSWL00921, Engine: CAT C7 ACCERT, Meter Reads UNKNOWN Hours, Engine Starts:NO, CONDITION UNKNOWN. NON RUNNER. CAB A/C. EROPS. UNIT WILL ROLL. ITEM# 27929 ## 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, waste, industrial, and site development work. The 938K features a hydrostatic drive, articulated steering, and a loader linkage system intended for efficient bucket control and breakout performance. Operator comfort, visibility, and service access are key design elements. The model is available with multiple bucket and attachment options to suit different job requirements. The Caterpillar 938K is used in applications that require maneuverability, productivity, and reliable loading performance. ## Photos ![2012 Caterpillar 938K](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/3075/300987/d52895b2607f90c341e638cd992297bcdde1d19c.jpeg?modifieddate=1790377160) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 2](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/3075/300987/3f544ac1abd787c96f5507fee866fc55d7efa60b.jpeg?modifieddate=1790377159) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 3](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/3075/300987/df5702bca22ad66293962039d117cdce9d4fa0ee.jpeg?modifieddate=1790377160) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 4](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/3075/300987/d0a8d5491bc3c9945bbbed4ab89ba03debbdbb19.jpeg?modifieddate=1790377160) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 5](https://images.proxibid.com/auctionimages/3075/300987/a156cfc5546a1c99515a4c00d03e5a805f7e7cf3.jpeg?modifieddate=1790377160) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K photo 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