SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 938H vs Kawasaki 70ZV
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 938H and the Kawasaki 70ZV. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 938H134.2 kW (180 hp)
Kawasaki 70ZV125.3 kW (168 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 938H15054.7 kg (33190 lbs)
Kawasaki 70ZV14329.0 kg (31590 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 938H15054.7 kg (33190 lbs)
Kawasaki 70ZV14329.0 kg (31590 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 938H Wheel Loaders | Kawasaki 70ZV Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 134.2 kW (180 hp) | 125.3 kW (168 hp) |
| Weight | 15054.7 kg (33190 lbs) | 14329.0 kg (31590 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 11589.3 kg (25550 lbs) | 12079.2 kg (26630 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 43.1 km/h (26.8 mph) | 38.0 km/h (23.6 mph) |
| Engine Model | 6.6 ACERT | QSB5.9 |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | 6600.7 cc (402.8 cu in.) | 5883.0 cc (359 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps | 70 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Net Power | 134.2 kW (180 hp) | 125.3 kW (168 hp) |
| Gross Power | 146.9 kW (197 hp) | — |
| Peak Torque | 840.6 N-m (620 lbs ft) | 711.8 N-m (525 lbs ft) |
| Torque Rise | 38 % | — |
| Stroke | 12.7 cm (5 in) | — |
| Bore | 10.4 cm (4.1 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 247.2 l (65.3 gal) | 285.0 l (75.3 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 17.4 l (4.6 gal) | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) |
| Crankcase | 17.4 l (4.6 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 36.0 l (9.5 gal) | 45.0 l (11.9 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 89.0 l (23.5 gal) | 170.3 l (45 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 89.0 l (23.5 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 43.2 l (11.4 gal) | 30.3 l (8 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 57.2 l (15.1 gal) | 50.3 l (13.3 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 53.0 l (14 gal) | 52.2 l (13.8 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 24 ° | 24 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 43.1 km/h (26.8 mph) | 38.0 km/h (23.6 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 25.4 km/h (15.8 mph) | 37.8 km/h (23.5 mph) |
| Pump type | Piston | Gear |
| Pump Flow | 294.9 LPM (77.9 GPM) | 67.0 LPM (17.7 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 68.9 bar (1000 psi) | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.4 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 2.7 sec | 3.1 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.4 sec | 1.2 sec |
| Operating Weight | 15054.7 kg (33190 lbs) | 14329.0 kg (31590 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 11589.3 kg (25550 lbs) | 12079.2 kg (26630 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 2.8 m³ (3.7 cu yds) | 2.7 m³ (3.5 cu yds) |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 2.4 m³ (3.2 cu yds) | 2.3 m³ (3 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Breakout Force | 12510.1 kg (27580 lbs) | 12600.8 kg (27780 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | 121.9 cm (48 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 274.3 cm (108 in) |
| Turning Radius | 1219.2 cm (480 in) | 609.6 cm (240 in) |
| Wheelbase | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 396.2 cm (156 in) | 396.2 cm (156 in) |
| Cab Height | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Overall Length | 731.5 cm (288 in) | 762.0 cm (300 in) |
| Ground Clearance | 30.5 cm (12 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 274.3 cm (108 in) | 243.8 cm (96 in) |
| Tire Size | 20.5 R25 | L-2 (20.5x25-12PR) |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged & intercooler |
| Torque Speed | — | 1300 RPM |
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