# 1997 Caterpillar IT38G for Sale in Montreal, Qc

**URL:** <https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/used-equipment/caterpillar/wheel-loaders/it38g/id/89009355>

## Listing details

- **Price:** Auction pricing
- **Listing ID:** 89009355
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Caterpillar
- **Model:** IT38G
- **Category:** Wheel Loaders
- **Type:** Integrated Tool Carrier
- **Hours:** 14323
- **Serial number:** 7BS00327
- **Location:** Montreal, Qc
- **Auction starts:** 2026-09-21

## Description

Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Rear View Camera, Auxiliary Hydraulics, Hydraulic Coupler, 103 in Bucket, Auto Lube, 20.5R25 Tires Closing Time: 2026-09-21 09:36:00 AM

## Manufacturer specifications

### Axles

- **Front:** Fixed front
- **Maximum Single-Wheel Rise and Fall:** 16.5 in (41.91 cm)

### Brakes

- **Brakes:** Full-hyrdaulic actuated oil-disc

### Bucket

- **Breakout Force:** 28575 lbs (12959.18 kg)
- **Bucket Capacities:** 3 - 3 cu yd (2 - 3 cu m)
- **Bucket Capacity - heaped:** 2.8 cu yd (2.14 cu m)
- **Bucket Capacity - struck:** 2.4 cu yd (1.83 cu m)
- **Maximum Bucket Capacity:** 3.3 cu yd (2.52 cu m)

### Dimensions

- **Dump Clearance at Max Lift:** 8.9 ft (2.71 m)
- **Fork Tine Length:** 4 ft (1.22 m)
- **Ground Clearance:** 1.4 ft (0.43 m)
- **Height - Top of Cab:** 10.9 ft (3.32 m)
- **Height - Top of Hood:** 92.9 in (235.97 cm)
- **Hinge Pin Max Height:** 13.4 ft (4.08 m)
- **Hook Height at Max Lift - extended:** 22 ft (6.71 m)
- **Hook Height at Max Lift - standard:** 18.33 ft (5.59 m)
- **Hook Reach at Max Lift - extended:** 11.75 ft (3.58 m)
- **Hook Reach at Max Lift - standard:** 8 ft (2.44 m)
- **Length w/ Bucket on Ground:** 25 ft (7.62 m)
- **Length with out Forks on Ground:** 26 ft (7.92 m)
- **Max Lift Height:** 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
- **Reach at Max Height and Dump:** 4.2 ft (1.28 m)
- **Wheel Base:** 10 ft (3.05 m)
- **Wheelbase:** 10 ft (3.05 m)
- **Width Over Tires:** 8.5 ft (2.59 m)

### Engine

- **Bore:** 4.3 in (10.92 cm)
- **Displacement:** 439 cu in (7193.94 cu cm)
- **Engine Model:** Cat 3126 DITA
- **Flywheel Power:** 160 hp (119.31 kw)
- **Gross Power:** 180 hp (134.23 kw)
- **Max Torque:** 619 lbs ft (839.24 nm)
- **Net Power:** 160 hp (119.31 kw)
- **Net Power - 80/1269/EEC:** 160 hp (119.31 kw)
- **Net Power - ISO 9249:** 160 hp (119.31 kw)
- **Net Power - SAE J1349:** 160 hp (119.31 kw)
- **Stroke:** 5 in (12.7 cm)
- **Torque Rise:** 62%
- **Total Torque Rise:** 0.69

### Hydraulic System

- **Dump Time:** 2 seconds
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Dump:** 2 seconds
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Lower, Empty, Float Down:** 2.9 seconds
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Raise:** 5.8 seconds
- **Hydraulic Cycle Time - Total:** 10.7 seconds
- **Lower Time:** 2.9 seconds
- **Pump Flow Capacity:** 43 gpm (162.76 lpm)
- **Pump Type:** piston
- **Raise Time:** 5.8 seconds
- **Relief Valve Setting:** 3597 psi
- **Steering System - Pump Type:** Full hydraulic power steering

### Operating Specifications

- **Alternator Supplied Amperage:** 80 amps
- **Breakout Force:** 28020 lbs (12707.48 kg)
- **Cooling System Fluid Capacity:** 11.4 gal (43.15 l)
- **Dump Clearance:** 9.2 ft (2.8 m)
- **Engine Oil Capacity:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l)
- **Front Diff Fluid Capacity:** 6.3 gal (23.85 l)
- **Fuel Capacity:** 67.9 gal (257 l)
- **Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity:** 20.1 gal (76.08 l)
- **Operating Voltage:** 24 volts
- **Operating Weight:** 32156 lbs (14583.22 kg)
- **Rear Axle Oscillation:** 12 degrees
- **Rear Diff Fluid Capacity:** 7.1 gal (26.87 l)
- **Static Tipping Load - Bucket:** 22515 lbs (10210.88 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Forks:** 18306 lbs (8302.04 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Full Turn:** 16800 lbs (7619.05 kg)
- **Static Tipping Load - Material Handler:** 12136 lbs (5503.86 kg)
- **Tire Size:** 20.5R25
- **Transmission Fluid Capacity:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l)
- **Turning Radius:** 20.1 ft (6.13 m)

### Service Refill Capacities

- **Cooling System:** 12.7 gal (48.07 l)
- **Crankcase:** 5.3 gal (20.06 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Front:** 6.3 gal (23.85 l)
- **Differential - Final Drives - Rear:** 7.1 gal (26.87 l)
- **Fuel Tank - Standard:** 67 gal (253.6 l)
- **Hydraulic System - Including Tank:** 23.8 gal (90.08 l)
- **Hydraulic Tank:** 20.1 gal (76.08 l)
- **Transmission:** 7.9 gal (29.9 l)

### Transmission

- **Forward - 1:** 4.7 mph (7.56 kph)
- **Forward - 2:** 8.6 mph (13.84 kph)
- **Forward - 3:** 14.8 mph (23.82 kph)
- **Forward - 4:** 24.3 mph (39.11 kph)
- **Max Speed Forward:** 24.1 mph (38.79 kph)
- **Max Speed Reverse:** 14.5 mph (23.34 kph)
- **Number of Forward Gears:** 4
- **Number of Reverse Gears:** 3
- **Reverse - 1:** 4.7 mph (7.56 kph)
- **Reverse - 2:** 8.6 mph (13.84 kph)
- **Reverse - 3:** 24.3 mph (39.11 kph)
- **Transmission Type:** Powershift

### Weights

- **Operating Weight:** 28714 lbs (13022.22 kg)

## About this model

The Caterpillar IT38G is a wheel loader designed for material handling, loading, and general construction applications. It is part of Caterpillar's integrated toolcarrier line and is commonly used in aggregate yards, roadwork, agriculture, and industrial sites. The IT38G features a front-mounted loader bucket and a quick coupler system for use with multiple attachments, improving versatility across job types. It is powered by a diesel engine and built with articulated steering for maneuverability in confined areas. The machine is known for balanced performance, operator visibility, and compatibility with a range of work tools.

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