SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 438D vs Caterpillar 442E
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 438D and the Caterpillar 442E. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 438D73.1 kW (98 HP)
Caterpillar 442E76.1 kW (102 HP)
Weight
Caterpillar 438D7747.4 kg (17080 lbs)
Caterpillar 442E7937.9 kg (17500 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 438D7747.4 kg (17080 lbs)
Caterpillar 442E7937.9 kg (17500 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 438D Backhoe Loaders | Caterpillar 442EBackhoe Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 73.1 kW (98 HP) | 76.1 kW (102 HP) |
| Weight | 7747.4 kg (17080 lbs) | 7937.9 kg (17500 lbs) |
| Transmission | Power shuttle | PowerShuttle |
| Pump Capacity | 163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM) | 156.3 LPM (41.3 GPM) |
| Lift Capacity | 3388.3 kg (7470 lbs) | 3388.3 kg (7470 lbs) |
| Engine Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Caterpillar |
| Engine Model | 3054 T | 3054 C |
| Gross Power | 73.1 kW (98 HP) | 76.1 kW (102 HP) |
| Net Power | 70.1 kW (94 HP) | 73.8 kW (99 HP) |
| No Of Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Engine Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 4000.1 cc (244.1 cu in) | 4401.6 cc (268.6 cu in) |
| Power Measured | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Capacity | 128.3 l (33.9 gal) | 145.4 l (38.4 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shuttle | PowerShuttle |
| No Of Forward Gears | 4 | 5 |
| No Of Reverse Gears | 4 | 5 |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 31.9 km/h (19.8 mph) | 42.0 km/h (26.1 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 31.9 km/h (19.8 mph) | 41.0 km/h (25.5 mph) |
| Pump Type | LSPC, closed center | Variable-flow, axial piston |
| Pump Flow Capacity | 163.2 LPM (43.1 GPM) | 156.3 LPM (41.3 GPM) |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 227.5 bar (3300 psi) | 171.7 bar (2490 psi) |
| Dig Depth | 487.7 cm (192 in) | 548.6 cm (216 in) |
| Dig Depth (Extended) | 579.1 cm (228 in) | 670.6 cm (264 in) |
| Bucket Dig Force | 6672.3 kg (14710 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended) | 6613.4 kg (14580 lbs) | — |
| Loading Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Loading Height (Extended) | 426.7 cm (168 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Reach At Load Height | 182.9 cm (72 in) | — |
| Reach At Load Height (Extended) | 274.3 cm (108 in) | — |
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 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) | — |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 3388.3 kg (7470 lbs) | 3388.3 kg (7470 lbs) |
| Operating Weight | 7747.4 kg (17080 lbs) | 7937.9 kg (17500 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) | 240.5 cm (94.7 in) |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 511896.7 kg (1128540 lbs) | 520056.8 kg (1146530 lbs) |
| Reach From Swivel | 548.6 cm (216 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Height To Top Of Cab | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Overall Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 396.2 cm (156 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 | 548.6 cm (216 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | — |
| Torque Rise (Net ) | — | 0.31 |
| Cooling Capacity | — | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | — | 19.3 l (5.1 gal) |
| Front Axle Oil Capacity | — | 11.4 l (3 gal) |
| Rear Axle Oil Capacity | — | 16.3 l (4.3 gal) |
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