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Published dimensions and weight

Caterpillar 938G Series II

The Caterpillar 938G Series II is a 14 t-class wheel loader with a 179.7 hp engine.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight30818.5 lb13979 kg
03Selected published values44
Published highlights
  • Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 9.48 ft / 2889 mm
  • Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 3.01 yd3 / 2.3 m3
  • Bucket Width: 8.88 ft / 2706 mm
  • Breakout Force: 28325.93 lb / 126 kN
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 938G Series II include published bucket capacity of 3.01 yd3 / 2.3 m3, published breakout force of 28325.93 lb / 126 kN, published operating weight of 30818.5 lb / 13979 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (9.48 ft / 2889 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (3.01 yd3 / 2.3 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Bucket Width” field (8.88 ft / 2706 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.

What changes with this option

Compared with the base Caterpillar 938G: 15 of 25 published specifications change.

SectionSpecificationCaterpillar 938GCaterpillar 938G Series II
BucketDump Clearance At Max Raise8.93 ft / 2720 mm9.48 ft / 2889 mm
BucketBucket Capacity - Heaped3.16 yd3 / 2.41 m33.01 yd3 / 2.3 m3
BucketBucket Width8.88 ft / 2705 mm8.88 ft / 2706 mm
BucketBreakout Force24770 lb / 24770 -28325.93 lb / 126 kN
DimensionsGround Clearance1.32 ft / 400 mm1.35 ft / 409 mm
DimensionsLength With Bucket On Ground24.04 ft / 7325 mm23.56 ft / 7181 mm
DimensionsWidth Over Tires8.54 ft / 2600 mm8.37 ft / 2550 mm
DimensionsReach At Max Lift And Dump3.47 ft / 1055 mm3.21 ft / 977 mm
EngineEngine Model3126DITA / 3126DITA3126B HEUI / 3126B HEUI
EngineGross Power145 hp / 108.2 kw179.7 hp / 134 kw
OperationalOperating Weight29059.2 lb / 13181 kg30818.5 lb / 13979 kg
OperationalStatic Tipping Weight23186.1 lb / 10517 kg25229.8 lb / 11444 kg
TransmissionTransmission TypePowershift / Powershiftelectronic planetary powershift / electronic planetary powershift
TransmissionMax Speed - Forward22.4 mph / 35.9 km/h24.2 mph / 38.8 km/h
TransmissionMax Speed - Reverse13.7 mph / 21.9 km/h14.5 mph / 23.3 km/h

Published only for this option

SectionSpecificationImperialMetric
BucketBucket Capacity - Struck2.62 yd32 m3
DimensionsWheelbase9.91 ft3020 mm
DimensionsHinge Pin - Max Height12.61 ft3843 mm
EngineMax Torque618.9 lb ft839 Nm
EngineAspirationturbochargedturbocharged
EngineTorque Rise62 %62 %
OperationalEngine Oil Fluid Capacity8.2 gal31 L
OperationalCooling System Fluid Capacity12.7 gal48 L
OperationalTransmission Fluid Capacity8 gal30 L
OperationalFront Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity8 gal30 L
OperationalRear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity8.5 gal32 L
OperationalTurning Radius19.6 ft5955 mm
OperationalOperating Voltage24 V24 V
OperationalAlternator Supplied Amperage50 amps50 amps
OperationalRear Axle Oscillation24 degrees24 degrees
OperationalTire Size20.5R2520.5R25
Hydraulic SystemRelief Valve Setting3597 psi24800 kPa
Hydraulic SystemPump Flow Capacity43.1 gal/min163 L/min
Hydraulic SystemPump Typevane typevane type

Not published for this option: Net Power

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