- Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift: 13 ft / 3.97 m
- Carry Height: 1.5 ft / 0.46 m
- Centerline Of Front Axle To Hitch: 5 ft / 1.53 m
- Digging Depth: 3.9 in / 99.06 mm
Published dimensions and weight
Caterpillar 938K
The Caterpillar 938K is a wheel loader of about 15.5 t, built around the C7.1 ACERT engine.
01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight34129 lb15480.7 kg
03Selected published values86
Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Caterpillar 938K include published operating weight of 34129 lb / 15480.7 kg, published engine power of 175 hp / 130.5 kw, published hydraulic flow of 50 gal/min / 189.3 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.
- Compare the published “Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift” field (13 ft / 3.97 m) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Carry Height” field (1.5 ft / 0.46 m) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
- Compare the published “Centerline Of Front Axle To Hitch” field (5 ft / 1.53 m) 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.
Dimensions
Bucket Pin Height - Maximum Lift13 ft3.97 m
Carry Height1.5 ft0.46 m
Centerline Of Front Axle To Hitch5 ft1.53 m
Digging Depth3.9 in99.06 mm
Dump Angle At Maximum Lift49 degrees49 degrees
Dump Clearance At Maximum Lift - 45 Degrees9.25 ft2.82 m
Height - Center Of Axle2.16 ft0.66 m
Height - Top Of Rops/Fops10.9 ft3.33 m
Length - Rear Axle To Bumper6.4 ft1.96 m
Overall Height - Bucket Raised17.25 ft5.26 m
Overall Length25.1 ft7650.48 mm
Rack Back Angle - Carry45 degrees45 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Lift54 degrees54 degrees
Reach At Maximum Lift And 45 Degrees Dump3.75 ft1.15 m
Wheel Base10 ft3.05 m
Wheel Base Length10 ft3.05 m
Engine
Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22362236
Engine ModelC7.1 ACERTC7.1 ACERT
Net Power169 hp126.1 kw
Gross Power175 hp130.5 kw
Max Torque672 lb ft911.2 Nm
Displacement402 cu in6.6 L
Net Torque591 lb ft801.3 Nm
Torque Measured @1600 rpm1600 rpm
Bore4 in101.6 mm
Stroke5 in127 mm
Eec 80/1269170 hp126.8 kw
Rated Net Power169 hp126.1 kw
Sae J1349169 hp126.1 kw
Iso 9249 (1997)170 hp126.8 kw
Operational
Operating Weight34129 lb15480.7 kg
Fuel Capacity51.5 gal195 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity23.8 gal90.1 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity8.5 gal32.2 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity2.9 gal11 L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity9.2 gal34.9 L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity9.2 gal34.9 L
Tire Size20.520.5
Transmission
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward25 mph40.3 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse25 mph40.3 km/h
Forward - 18 mph12.9 km/h
Reverse - 18 mph12.9 km/h
28 mph12.9 km/h
317 mph27.4 km/h
425 mph40.3 km/h
Standard Transmission Maximum Travel Speeds25 mph40.3 km/h
Steering
Steering Angle - Each Direction40 degrees40 degrees
Steering Cylinder, Two, Bore3.1 in78.8 mm
Maximum Working Pressure3500 psi3500 psi
Steering Articulation40 degrees40 degrees
Weights
Operating Weight35104 lb15923 kg
Tires
Size20.5 R25, radial (L-3)20.5 R25, radial (L-3)
Buckets
Bucket Capacities2.5 m3 - 5.0 m3 3.2 yd3 - 6.5 yd32.5 m3 - 5.0 m3 3.2 yd3 - 6.5 yd3
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting4061 psi27999.6 kPa
Pump Flow Capacity50 gal/min189.3 L/min
Raise Time6.2 sec6.2 sec
Dump Time1.5 sec1.5 sec
Lower Time2.7 sec2.7 sec
Operating Specifications
Static Tipping Load - Full Turn20997 lb9524.1 kg
Articulation Angle40 degrees40 degrees
Reach - Full Lift And 45 Degrees Dump3.8 ft1.2 m
Dump Clearance At Full Lift And 45 Degrees Dump Angle9.3 ft2.9 m
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling System7.9 gal30 L
Fuel Tank51.5 gal195 L
Crankcase5.3 gal20.1 L
Hydraulic Tank23.8 gal90.1 L
Hydraulic System - Including Tank44.9 gal170 L
Transmission2.9 gal11 L
Front9.2 gal34.9 L
Rear9.2 gal34.9 L
Cab
RopsSAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994SAE J1040 MAY94, ISO 3471-1994
FopsSAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level IISAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 Level II, ISO 3449 1992 Level II
Loader Hydraulic System
Pump Flow - Implement Pump50 gal/min50 gal/min
Maximum Working Pressure4061 psi4061 psi
Raise5.5 s5.5 s
Dump1.5 s1.5 s
Lower, Empty, Float Down2.7 s2.7 s
Total9.7 s9.7 s
Bore (1)4.7 in119.4 mm
Stroke (1)31.1 in790 mm
Bore (2)5.9 in149.9 mm
Stroke (2)21.9 in556.3 mm
Hydraulic Cycle Time9.7 sec9.7 sec
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