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Hitachi LX150S vs Caterpillar 938K

A detailed comparison of the Hitachi LX150S and the Caterpillar 938K. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Hitachi LX150S126.8 kW (170 hp)
Caterpillar 938K126.0 kW (169 hp)
Weight
Hitachi LX150S16057.2 kg (35400 lbs)
Caterpillar 938K15921.1 kg (35100 lbs)
Operating Weight
Hitachi LX150S16057.2 kg (35400 lbs)
Caterpillar 938K15921.1 kg (35100 lbs)
SpecificationHitachi LX150SHitachi LX150SWheel LoadersCaterpillar 938KCaterpillar 938KWheel Loaders
TypeWheel LoaderWheel Loader
Horsepower126.8 kW (170 hp)126.0 kW (169 hp)
Weight16057.2 kg (35400 lbs)15921.1 kg (35100 lbs)
Tipping Capacity12351.3 kg (27230 lbs)—
Max Speed34.6 km/h (21.5 mph)40.2 km/h (25 mph)
Engine Model6076 AC7.1 ACERT
No Of Cylinders66
AspirationTurbocharged—
Displacement7636.4 cc (466 cu in.)6587.6 cc (402 cu in.)
Alternator Supplied Amperage95 amps—
Operating Voltage12 V—
Rated Speed2200 RPM—
Torque Speed1300 RPM1600 RPM
Net Power126.8 kW (170 hp)126.0 kW (169 hp)
Peak Torque787.1 N-m (580.5 lbs ft)911.1 N-m (672 lbs ft)
Fuel Capacity284.3 l (75.1 gal)194.9 l (51.5 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity22.3 l (5.9 gal)—
Cooling Capacity28.8 l (7.6 gal)32.2 l (8.5 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity115.1 l (30.4 gal)90.1 l (23.8 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity14.0 l (3.7 gal)11.0 l (2.9 gal)
Differential Front Capacity23.1 l (6.1 gal)34.8 l (9.2 gal)
Differential Rear Capacity23.1 l (6.1 gal)34.8 l (9.2 gal)
Transmission TypePower shift—
No of Forward Gears44
No of Reverse Gears34
Rear Axle Oscillation26 °—
Max Speed (Forward)34.6 km/h (21.5 mph)40.2 km/h (25 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)22.0 km/h (13.7 mph)40.2 km/h (25 mph)
Pump typeGear—
Pump Flow263.1 LPM (69.5 GPM)189.3 LPM (50 GPM)
Relief Pressure206.8 bar (3000 psi)280.0 bar (4061 psi)
Raise Lift Arms6.2 sec6.2 sec
Lower Lift Time3.5 sec2.7 sec
Bucket Dump Time1.8 sec1.5 sec
Operating Weight16057.2 kg (35400 lbs)15921.1 kg (35100 lbs)
Tipping Load12351.3 kg (27230 lbs)—
Bucket Capacity (Heaped)2.9 m³ (3.8 cu yds)—
Bucket Capacity (Struck)2.4 m³ (3.2 cu yds)—
Breakout Force16977.9 kg (37430 lbs)—
Reach At Max Lift And Dump121.9 cm (48 in)—
Dump Clearance At Max Raise274.3 cm (108 in)—
Turning Radius640.1 cm (252 in)—
Wheelbase304.8 cm (120 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Bucket Hinge Pin396.2 cm (156 in)—
Cab Height335.3 cm (132 in)—
Overall Length792.5 cm (312 in)—
Ground Clearance61.0 cm (24 in)—
Width Over Tires274.3 cm (108 in)—
Tire Size23.5 x2520.5
Gross Power—130.5 kW (175 hp)
Stroke—12.7 cm (5 in)
Bore—10.2 cm (4 in)
Crankcase—20.1 l (5.3 gal)
Hydraulic Tank—90.1 l (23.8 gal)
Articulation Angle—40 °

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