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Caterpillar

438 II

Backhoe Loader

Bucket Capacity
1.40 yd³
Max Speed
19.0 mph
Gross Power
83.0 hp
Net Power
77.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight 2wd16,235 lb
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd12.5/80-18 10 PR
Turning Radius155 in

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine Model4.236
Displacement236 in³
Gross Power83.0 hp
Net Power77.0 hp

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity36.5 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure2,698 psi

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance13 in
Wheelbase81 in
Transport Width95 in
Transport Length224 in
Height to Top of Suspended Cab110 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed19.0 mph
Max Speed - Reverse19.1 mph
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
Rear Tires Size18.4/15-26 12PR

Backhoe

Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth190 in
Reach From Swivel221 in
Dig Depth - Extended239 in
Load Height - Extended165 in
Bucket Dig Force11,008 lb
Reach From Swivel - Extended270 in
Load Height137 in
Bucket Dig Force - Extended10,820 lb

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity1.40 yd³
Clearance at Max Dump Height104 in
Bucket Breakout Force8,026 lb
Bucket Width94 in
Reach at Max Dump Height35 in
Dig Depth4 in

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