SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 438 Series II vs Volvo BL60B
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 438 Series II and the Volvo BL60B. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Caterpillar 438 Series II7361.8 kg (16230 lbs)
Volvo BL60B7071.5 kg (15590 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 438 Series II7361.8 kg (16230 lbs)
Volvo BL60B7071.5 kg (15590 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 438 Series II Backhoe Loaders | Volvo BL60B Backhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 61.9 kW (83 HP) | — |
| Weight | 7361.8 kg (16230 lbs) | 7071.5 kg (15590 lbs) |
| Pump Capacity | 138.2 LPM (36.5 GPM) | — |
| Lift Capacity | 2363.2 kg (5210 lbs) | — |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Volvo |
| Engine Model | 4.2359999999999998 | D3.8H |
| Gross Power | 61.9 kW (83 HP) | — |
| Net Power | 57.4 kW (77 HP) | — |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 3860.8 cc (235.6 cu in) | — |
| No Of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 30.6 km/h (19 mph) | — |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 30.7 km/h (19.1 mph) | — |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 138.2 LPM (36.5 GPM) | — |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 186.2 bar (2700 psi) | — |
| Dig Depth | 487.7 cm (192 in) | — |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 609.6 cm (240 in) | — |
| Bucket Dig Force | 4994.0 kg (11010 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended) | 4907.9 kg (10820 lbs) | — |
| Loading Height | 335.3 cm (132 in) | — |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 426.7 cm (168 in) | — |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 91.4 cm (36 in) | — |
| Dump Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | — |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | 670.6 cm (264 in) | — |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 2363.2 kg (5210 lbs) | — |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity | 1678.3 kg (3700 lbs) | — |
| Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended) | 966.2 kg (2130 lbs) | — |
| Operating Weight | 7361.8 kg (16230 lbs) | 7071.5 kg (15590 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds) | 0.2 m³ (0.25 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 239.5 cm (94.3 in) | 62.5 cm (24.6 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 364039.3 kg (802570 lbs) | — |
| Reach From Swivel | 548.6 cm (216 in) | — |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Overall Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 731.5 cm (288 in) |
| Overall Width | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm (84 in) | 213.4 cm (84 in) |
| Turning Radius | 396.2 cm (156 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Bore | — | 10.2 cm (4 in) |
| Stroke | — | 12.2 cm (4.8 in) |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 150.3 l (39.7 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | — | 13.2 l (3.5 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 1.9 l (0.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 48.1 l (12.7 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 21.2 l (5.6 gal) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.
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