# 2012 Caterpillar 938K RQ+ **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 88681518 - **Year:** 2012 - **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar - **Model:** 938K RQ+ - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Small Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 17562 - **Serial number:** SWL00563 - **Location:** Shelby Twp., MI ## Description CAB, AC, BKT, FORKS, 7505 IDLE HOURS OR 45% 21% OVERALL LOAD FACTOR, CONDITION HOURS AND ATTACHMENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, Online Owner's Manual , PLEASE CALL FOR MACHINE LOCATION ## Machine details ### GENERAL CONDITION - **Machine Starts and is Operable:** Yes - **S.O.S. (All Compartments):** No - **Tires are Aired Up and Drivable:** Yes - **VIDS/VIMS Download Available:** No ### GENERAL APPEARANCE - **Cleaning Required:** No ### SAFETY ITEMS - **ROPS Certification Plate:** Yes - **Safety Decals In Place:** Yes - **Safety Decals Legible:** Yes ### OPERATOR STATION - **Current O&MM:** No - **Current Parts Manual:** No - **Current Safety Manual:** No - **Sound Proofing:** Yes ### ENGINE - **Blow By:** No - **Fuel Leaks:** No - **Knocking:** No - **Oil Leaks:** No - **Water in Oil:** No ### COOLING SYSTEM - **Compression in Radiator:** No - **Oil in Anti-Freeze:** No ### ELECTRICAL, STARTING AND CHARGING SYSTEM - **Block Heater:** Yes - **Ether Aid:** Yes ### TRANSMISSION - **Case:** Good - **Controls - TRANSMISSION:** Good - **Drive Shaft:** Fair - **Leaks - TRANSMISSION:** Good - **Lines / Fittings - TRANSMISSION:** Good - **Operating Condition - TRANSMISSION:** Good - **Seals:** Good - **Temp / Pressure Gauges:** Good - **Transmission:** Good - **Transmission - Forward Shifts:** Good - **Transmission - Reverse Shifts:** Good ### STEERING - **Articulate P & B:** Good - **Hand Metering Unit:** Good - **Lines / Fittings - STEERING:** Good - **Pumps:** Good - **Steering Cylinder:** Good - **Steering Linkage:** Good - **Steering Valves / Pumps:** Good - **Steering Wheel Tilt / Extend:** Good ### BRAKE - **Holds In Park:** Yes ### HYDRAULICS - **Accumulator Charge - Ride Control:** Good - **Bucket & Hoist Kickout:** Good - **Control Linkage:** Good - **Hose Lines:** Good - **Hoses & Tubes - HYDRAULICS:** Good - **Lift Cylinders:** Good - **Overall Operating Condition:** Good - **Pumps & Valves:** Good - **Tank:** Good - **Tilt Cylinder:** Good ### BUCKET - **Bucket Bottom:** Poor - **Bucket Floor:** Poor - **Bucket Sides:** Fair - **Cutting Edges:** Good - **Loader Frame:** Good - **Loader Pins & Bushings:** Good - **Quick Coupler:** Good ### FINAL DRIVES - **Front Axle:** Good - **Rear Axle:** Good - **Trunion:** Good - **Wheel Lugs & Rims - FINAL DRIVES:** Good ### TIRES - **Tire Size - TIRES:** 20.5-R25 ## 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. ## Photos ![2012 Caterpillar 938K RQ+](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1hNTViNzVjMWUzZjgwM2MxYmNlYmM4YjZkMjIxNGMwZCYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjQ2OTQz) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K RQ+ photo 2](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz1lMThkMzY1NzZmMjNhOGIzYWU0OWQ1MmEwMGFhNTJhNyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjIyNjg2) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K RQ+ photo 3](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz04ODdjMGZhNTIzZDg4NWZlYjI4ZDliM2ExOTk1ZDMyMSYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjM1Nzcy) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K RQ+ photo 4](http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/CatUsedProduction/wtk?JHNyYz05NDkwMzY5YzgzZjRlYTE2ZDkxODhlNTVlOThmNmE3MyYkdHh0PU1BQ0FMTElTVEVSJTIwTUFDSElORVJZJjIzMjg5) ![2012 Caterpillar 938K RQ+ photo 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