Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 438C

The Caterpillar 438C is a loader backhoe of about 7.6 t, powered by a 85 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight

Dimensions reference

Measurement reference — not to scale

01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height

02Operating Weight 4wd16667 lb7560 kg

03Selected published values50

Published highlights

Load Height - Std: 12.09 ft / 3684 mm
Reach From Swivel - Std: 18.74 ft / 5711 mm
Dig Depth - Std: 15.99 ft / 4873 mm
Reach At Load Height - Std: 5.45 ft / 1660 mm

Typical use

Loader backhoes are commonly used for digging, trenching, loading and general site work with one carrier. Published rows for Caterpillar 438C include published bucket capacity of 1.31 yd3 / 1 m3, published engine power of 89 hp / 66.4 kw, published hydraulic flow of 42.8 gal/min / 162 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes

Compare the published “Load Height - Std” field (12.09 ft / 3684 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
Compare the published “Reach From Swivel - Std” field (18.74 ft / 5711 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
Compare the published “Dig Depth - Std” field (15.99 ft / 4873 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

02Specifications

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Backhoe

Load Height - Std12.09 ft3684 mm

Reach From Swivel - Std18.74 ft5711 mm

Dig Depth - Std15.99 ft4873 mm

Reach At Load Height - Std5.45 ft1660 mm

Dig Depth - Ext19.44 ft5924 mm

Reach At Load Height - Ext8.52 ft2596 mm

Reach From Swivel - Ext22.17 ft6756 mm

Load Height - Ext14.26 ft4344 mm

Dimensions

Transport Length18.84 ft5740 mm

Transport Width7.87 ft2396 mm

Transport Height12.36 ft3765 mm

Wheelbase6.89 ft2100 mm

Ground Clearance1.1 ft335 mm

Height To Top Of Suspended Cab9.52 ft2900 mm

Loader

Clearance At Max Dump Height8.72 ft2655 mm

Reach At Max Dump Height2.56 ft780 mm

Dig Depth1.58 in40 mm

Bucket Width94.34 in2396 mm

Bucket Capacity1.31 yd31 m3

Bucket Breakout Force11330.37 lb50.4 kN

Engine

Number Of Cylinders44

Engine Make22362236

Engine Model30543054

Gross Power89 hp66.4 kw

Net Power85 hp63.4 kw

Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm

Net Torque Rise24.1 %24.1 %

AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged

Displacement244.1 cu in4 L

Operational

Fuel Capacity33.9 gal128 L

Operating Weight 4wd16667 lb7560 kg

Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity20.9 gal79 L

Oil System Fluid Capacity2 gal7.3 L

Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.8 gal21.6 L

Transmission Fluid Capacity4.8 gal18 L

Front Axle Fluid Capacity2 gal7.5 L

Rear Axle Fluid Capacity6.4 gal24 L

Turning Radius26.6 ft8090 mm

Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd335/80 x R18335/80 x R18

Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd16.9 x R2816.9 x R28

Operating Voltage12 V12 V

Alternator Supplied Amperage52 amps52 amps

Transmission

Transmission TypePower ShuttlePower Shuttle

Number Of Forward Gears44

Number Of Reverse Gears44

Max Speed - Forward19.6 mph31.6 km/h

Max Speed Reverse19.6 mph31.6 km/h

Hydraulic

Pump TypePistonPiston

Pump Flow Capacity42.8 gal/min162 L/min

Relief Valve Pressure3000 psi20684.3 kPa

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