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Caterpillar

438C

Backhoe Loader

Bucket Capacity
1.40 yd³
Max Speed
19.6 mph
Gross Power
89.0 hp
Net Power
85.0 hp
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Specifications

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Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications specifications
Operating Weight 4wd16,667 lb
Fuel Capacity33.9 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity20.9 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity5.8 gal
Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd335/80 x R18
Operating Voltage12 V
Oil System Fluid Capacity2.0 gal
Alternator Supplied Amperage52 A
Turning Radius319 in
Transmission Fluid Capacity4.8 gal
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity6.4 gal
Front Axle Fluid Capacity2.0 gal

Engine

Engine specifications
Engine Model3054
Displacement244 in³
Power Measured @2,200 rpm
Gross Power89.0 hp
Net Power85.0 hp
Number of Cylinders4
AspirationTurbocharged
Net Torque Rise0

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System specifications
Pump Flow Capacity42.8 gal/min
Relief Valve Pressure3,000 psi
Pump TypePiston

Dimensions

Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance13 in
Wheelbase83 in
Transport Width95 in
Transport Length227 in
Height to Top of Suspended Cab115 in

Transmission

Transmission specifications
Max Speed19.6 mph
Max Speed - Reverse19.6 mph
Number of Forward Gears4
Number of Reverse Gears4
Transmission TypePower Shuttle

Tires & Wheels

Tires & Wheels specifications
Rear Tires Size16.9 x R28

Backhoe

Backhoe specifications
Dig Depth192 in
Reach From Swivel226 in
Dig Depth - Extended234 in
Load Height - Extended172 in
Reach From Swivel - Extended267 in
Reach at Load Height - Extended103 in

Loader

Loader specifications
Bucket Capacity1.40 yd³
Clearance at Max Dump Height106 in
Bucket Breakout Force11,330 lb
Bucket Width94 in
Reach at Max Dump Height31 in
Dig Depth2 in

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