SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 438C vs Caterpillar 432D
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 438C and the Caterpillar 432D. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 438C66.4 kW (89 HP)
Caterpillar 432D65.6 kW (88 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 438C7561.4 kg (16670 lbs)
Caterpillar 432D7810.9 kg (17220 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 438C7561.4 kg (16670 lbs)
Caterpillar 432D7810.9 kg (17220 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 438C Backhoe Loaders | Caterpillar 432DBackhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 66.4 kW (89 HP) | 65.6 kW (88 HP) |
| Weight | 7561.4 kg (16670 lbs) | 7810.9 kg (17220 lbs) |
| Transmission | Power Shuttle | Power shuttle |
| Pump Capacity | 162.0 LPM (42.8 GPM) | 163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | 3054 | 3054 T |
| Gross Power | 66.4 kW (89 HP) | 65.6 kW (88 HP) |
| Net Power | 63.4 kW (85 HP) | 63.4 kW (85 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4000.1 cc (244.1 cu in) | 4000.1 cc (244.1 cu in) |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Torque Rise (Net ) | 0.24 | — |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | — |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 52 A | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 128.3 l (33.9 gal) | 128.3 l (33.9 gal) |
| Oil Capacity | 7.6 l (2 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 22.0 l (5.8 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 79.1 l (20.9 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 18.2 l (4.8 gal) | — |
| Front Axle Oil Capacity | 7.6 l (2 gal) | — |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | 24.2 l (6.4 gal) | — |
| Transmission Type | Power Shuttle | Power shuttle |
| No Of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 31.5 km/h (19.6 mph) | 31.9 km/h (19.8 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 31.5 km/h (19.6 mph) | 31.9 km/h (19.8 mph) |
| Pump Type | Piston | LSPC, closed center |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 162.0 LPM (42.8 GPM) | 163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) | 227.5 bar (3300 psi) |
| Dig Depth | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 487.7 cm (192 in) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 579.1 cm (228 in) |
| Loading Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 426.7 cm (168 in) |
| Reach At Load Height | 182.9 cm (72 in) | 182.9 cm (72 in) |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | 243.8 cm (96 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 91.4 cm (36 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Dump Height | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Reach From Swivel (Extended) | 670.6 cm (264 in) | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Operating Weight | 7561.4 kg (16670 lbs) | 7810.9 kg (17220 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds) | 1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 239.5 cm (94.3 in) | 239.5 cm (94.3 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 513937.9 kg (1133040 lbs) | 511896.7 kg (1128540 lbs) |
| Reach From Swivel | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 304.8 cm (120 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) | 579.1 cm (228 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 | 823.0 cm (324 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Lift Capacity | — | 3470.0 kg (7650 lbs) |
| Bucket Dig Force | — | 6672.3 kg (14710 lbs) |
| Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended) | — | 6613.4 kg (14580 lbs) |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | — | 3470.0 kg (7650 lbs) |
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