- Dump Clearance At Max Raise: 9.08 ft / 2771 mm
- Bucket Capacity - Heaped: 3.65 yd3 / 2.8 m3
- Bucket Capacity - Struck: 3.15 yd3 / 2.41 m3
- Bucket Width: 8.83 ft / 2700 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 938H
The Caterpillar 938H is a 15.1 t-class wheel loader with a 180 hp engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight33190 lb15059 kg
03Selected published values85
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 938H include published bucket capacity of 3.65 yd3 / 2.8 m3, published breakout force of 27576 lb / 122.7 kN, published operating weight of 33190 lb / 15059 kg. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Dump Clearance At Max Raise” field (9.08 ft / 2771 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Heaped” field (3.65 yd3 / 2.8 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Bucket Capacity - Struck” field (3.15 yd3 / 2.41 m3) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications
Published values, clearly grouped.
Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.
Bucket
Dump Clearance At Max Raise9.08 ft2771 mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped3.65 yd32.8 m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck3.15 yd32.41 m3
Bucket Width8.83 ft2700 mm
Breakout Force27576 lb122.7 kN
Dimensions
Ground Clearance1.25 ft381 mm
Length With Bucket On Ground24.08 ft7343 mm
Width Over Tires8.75 ft2674 mm
Height To Top Of Cab11 ft3356 mm
Wheelbase9.83 ft3020 mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height12.58 ft3843 mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump3.5 ft1077 mm
Overall Length23.58 ft7187.19 mm
Rack Back Angle - Carry50 degrees50 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Lift65 degrees65 degrees
Reach At Maximum Lift And 45 Degrees Dump3.25 ft1 m
Wheel Base9.81 ft2.99 m
Dump Clearance At Maximum Lift - 45 Degrees9.42 ft2.88 m
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift12.58 ft3.84 m
Dump Angle At Maximum Lift50 degrees50 degrees
Height - Top Of Rops/Fops11 ft3.36 m
Digging Depth1.9 in48.26 mm
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine Model6.6 ACERT6.6 ACERT
Net Power180 hp134 kw
Gross Power197 hp147 kw
Power Measured @2200 rpm2200 rpm
Max Torque620 lb ft840 Nm
Displacement402.8 cu in6.7 L
Torque Rise38 %38 %
Bore4.1 in104.2 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Eec 80/1269180 hp134.3 kw
Rated Net Power172 hp128.3 kw
Sae J1349172 hp128.3 kw
Iso 9249 (1997)180 hp134.3 kw
Operational
Operating Weight33190 lb15059 kg
Fuel Capacity65.3 gal247 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity23.5 gal89 L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity4.6 gal17.4 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity9.5 gal36 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity11.4 gal43 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity15.1 gal57 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity14 gal53 L
Static Tipping Weight25551 lb11593 kg
Turning Radius39.5 ft12024 mm
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps80 amps
Rear Axle Oscillation24 degrees24 degrees
Tire Size20.5R2520.5R25
Transmission
Transmission TypePowershiftPowershift
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed - Forward26.8 mph43.2 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse15.8 mph25.5 km/h
Forward - 15 mph8.1 km/h
Reverse - 15 mph8.1 km/h
29.1 mph14.7 km/h
315.8 mph25.5 km/h
426.8 mph43.2 km/h
Weights
Operating Weight33190 lb15054.8 kg
Tires
Size20.5 R2520.5 R25
Buckets
Bucket Capacities2.3 m3 - 3.0 m3 3.0 yd3 - 4.0 yd32.3 m3 - 3.0 m3 3.0 yd3 - 4.0 yd3
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting1000 psi6900 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity77.9 gal/min295 L/min
Raise Time5.4 sec5.4 sec
Dump Time1.4 sec1.4 sec
Lower Time2.7 sec2.7 sec
Pump TypePistonPiston
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn22207 lb10073 kg
Breakout Force27576 lb12508.3 kg
Dump Clearance At Full Lift And 45 Degrees Dump Angle9.4 ft2.9 m
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System9.5 gal36 L
Fuel Tank65.3 gal247.2 L
Crankcase4.6 gal17.5 L
Hydraulic Tank23.5 gal89 L
Transmission11.4 gal43.2 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 APR88, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 APR88, ISO 3471:1994
FopsSAE J1040 APR88, ISO 3471:1994SAE J1040 APR88, ISO 3471:1994
Loader Hydraulic System
Raise5.4 s5.4 s
Dump1.4 s1.4 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down2.7 s2.7 s
Total9.8 s9.8 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time9.59.5
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