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SPECS / BACKHOE LOADERS
Caterpillar 438C Specs
Caterpillar 438C backhoe loader specifications: horsepower 66.4 kW, weight 7561.4 kg, transmission Power Shuttle, pump capacity 162.0 LPM.
Manufacturer specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 66.4 kW | 89 HP |
| Weight | 7561.4 kg | 16670 lbs |
| Transmission | Power Shuttle | |
| Pump Capacity | 162.0 LPM | 42.8 GPM |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | |
| Engine Model | 3054 | |
| Gross Power | 66.4 kW | 89 HP |
| Net Power | 63.4 kW | 85 HP |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | |
| Engine Type | Diesel | |
| Displacement | 4000.1 cc | 244.1 cu in |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | |
| Torque Rise (Net ) | 0.24 | |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 52 A | |
| Fuel Capacity | 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 | |
| No Of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 31.5 km/h | 19.6 mph |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 31.5 km/h | 19.6 mph |
| Pump Type | Piston | |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 162.0 LPM | 42.8 GPM |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 206.8 bar | 3000 psi |
| Dig Depth | 487.7 cm | 192 in |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 579.1 cm | 228 in |
| Loading Height | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 426.7 cm | 168 in |
| Reach At Load Height | 182.9 cm | 72 in |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | 243.8 cm | 96 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 |
| Operating Weight | 7561.4 kg | 16670 lbs |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.0 m³ | 1.31 cu yds |
| Bucket Width | 239.5 cm | 94.3 in |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 513937.9 kg | 1133040 lbs |
| Reach From Swivel | 579.1 cm | 228 in |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 304.8 cm | 120 in |
| Overall Height | 365.8 cm | 144 in |
| Overall Length | 579.1 cm | 228 in |
| Overall Width | 243.8 cm | 96 in |
| Wheelbase | 213.4 cm | 84 in |
| Turning Radius | 823.0 cm | 324 in |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm | 12 in |
Source: heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10). Values may vary by variant and production year; seller claims are shown separately on the listing page.
