SPECS / COMPARISON
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)
| Specification | Hitachi LX150S Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 938K Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 126.8 kW (170 hp) | 126.0 kW (169 hp) |
| Weight | 16057.2 kg (35400 lbs) | 15921.1 kg (35100 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 12351.3 kg (27230 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 34.6 km/h (21.5 mph) | 40.2 km/h (25 mph) |
| Engine Model | 6076 A | C7.1 ACERT |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Displacement | 7636.4 cc (466 cu in.) | 6587.6 cc (402 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 95 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 12 V | — |
| Rated Speed | 2200 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 1300 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Net Power | 126.8 kW (170 hp) | 126.0 kW (169 hp) |
| Peak Torque | 787.1 N-m (580.5 lbs ft) | 911.1 N-m (672 lbs ft) |
| Fuel Capacity | 284.3 l (75.1 gal) | 194.9 l (51.5 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 22.3 l (5.9 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 28.8 l (7.6 gal) | 32.2 l (8.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 115.1 l (30.4 gal) | 90.1 l (23.8 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 14.0 l (3.7 gal) | 11.0 l (2.9 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 23.1 l (6.1 gal) | 34.8 l (9.2 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 23.1 l (6.1 gal) | 34.8 l (9.2 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | — |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | — |
| 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 type | Gear | — |
| Pump Flow | 263.1 LPM (69.5 GPM) | 189.3 LPM (50 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 206.8 bar (3000 psi) | 280.0 bar (4061 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6.2 sec | 6.2 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.5 sec | 2.7 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.8 sec | 1.5 sec |
| Operating Weight | 16057.2 kg (35400 lbs) | 15921.1 kg (35100 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 12351.3 kg (27230 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 2.9 m³ (3.8 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 2.4 m³ (3.2 cu yds) | — |
| Breakout Force | 16977.9 kg (37430 lbs) | — |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | — |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 274.3 cm (108 in) | — |
| Turning Radius | 640.1 cm (252 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 396.2 cm (156 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 335.3 cm (132 in) | — |
| Overall Length | 792.5 cm (312 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | — |
| Width Over Tires | 274.3 cm (108 in) | — |
| Tire Size | 23.5 x25 | 20.5 |
| 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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