# 2015 Caterpillar 938K FC for Sale in El Paso, TX

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/938k_fc/id/87645119>

## Listing details

- **Price:** $80,000.00 USD
- **Listing ID:** 87645119
- **Year:** 2015
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** 938K FC
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Small Wheel Loaders
- **Hours:** 12738
- **Serial number:** SWL04172
- **Location:** El Paso, TX

## Description

12732 BW 6/30/26, 2-REARVIEW MIRRORS,REAR DEFROST, 2015 CATERPILLAR 938K FC LOADER, 938K WHEEL LOADER, AS IS / AS RECEIVED, BATTERY 1000CCA (2-24V), 115AMP, BUCKET-GP, 3.7 CYD, HO, CAB, DELUXE AC,HEAT,DEF,ROPS,, CAMERA, REAR VIEW, CLEAM EMISSIONS, TIER 4 INTERIM, COUNTERWEIGHT, HEAVY 1400KG, CUTTING EDGE, BOLT ON, 4 PIECE, DIFFERENTIAL, OPEN REAR, ENGINE - AR, ENGINE,C6.6, 169HP, TIER 4 I, ENVIRONMENT, STANDARD, EXTERNAL MIRRORS, STD LIFT,Z-BAR, FENDER, STANDARD STEEL & POLY, GUARD, POWERTRAIN, LOWER, HEADLINER, FLOOR MAT, SUN VISOR,, HYD,2V,COUPLER READY,STD LIFT, LIGHTS, AUX, HALOGEN / HALOGEN, LIGHTS,SIGNAL, THROTTLE LOCK, LOAD SENSING,HYD. ENGINE EIS,, Online Owner's Manual , PRODUCT LINK, CELLULAR, PRODUCT LINK, READY, QUICK COUPLER, FUSION, RADIO, READY, RECOVERY HITCH & PIN, Ride Control, SEAT, DELUXE CLOTH,AIR,HEAT, STEERING, STANDARD, TIRES, 20.5R25 VJT L3, BS, TRANSMISSION,PWR SF F4-R3 VSC, TRAVEL ALARM, BEACON, READY,, WASHER/WIPERS FRT/REAR, TOOLBOX, WEATHER, STANDARD, WE

## 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
- **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes
- **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes

### OPERATOR STATION

- **Fuel Level - OPERATOR STATION:** 15
- **Notes - OPERATOR STATION 1:** bucket bottom worn, left rear brake housing damaged, door latch does not work properly, transmission fluid low, transmission shifts hard

### ENGINE

- **Apparent Other Engine Damage:** Yes
- **Blow By:** No
- **Fuel Leaks:** No
- **Knocking:** No
- **Oil Leaks:** Yes
- **Water in Oil:** No

### COOLING SYSTEM

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

### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM

- **Alternator:** Good
- **Pre-Heater:** Good
- **Wiring:** Good

### TRANSMISSION

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

### STEERING

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

### BRAKE

- **Holds In Park:** Yes
- **Leaks - BRAKE:** Yes

### HYDRAULICS

- **Leaks - HYDRAULICS:** Yes

### BUCKET

- **Standard Lift:** Yes

### FINAL DRIVES

- **Leaks - FINAL DRIVES:** No

### TIRES

- **Average Life Remaining - TIRES:** 50
- **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 (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 (9522.45 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 (15478.01 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 (15920.18 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.

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