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New Holland W170TC vs Caterpillar 938H

A detailed comparison of the New Holland W170TC and the Caterpillar 938H. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
New Holland W170TC146.9 kW (197 hp)
Caterpillar 938H134.2 kW (180 hp)
Weight
New Holland W170TC13811.9 kg (30450 lbs)
Caterpillar 938H15054.7 kg (33190 lbs)
Operating Weight
New Holland W170TC13811.9 kg (30450 lbs)
Caterpillar 938H15054.7 kg (33190 lbs)
SpecificationNew Holland W170TCNew Holland W170TCWheel LoadersCaterpillar 938HCaterpillar 938HWheel Loaders
TypeWheel LoaderWheel Loader
Horsepower146.9 kW (197 hp)134.2 kW (180 hp)
Weight13811.9 kg (30450 lbs)15054.7 kg (33190 lbs)
Tipping Capacity11598.3 kg (25570 lbs)11589.3 kg (25550 lbs)
Max Speed38.1 km/h (23.7 mph)43.1 km/h (26.8 mph)
Engine ModelCNH F4HE0684J6.6 ACERT
No Of Cylinders66
AspirationTurbocharged—
Displacement6800.6 cc (415 cu in.)6600.7 cc (402.8 cu in.)
Alternator Supplied Amperage50 amps80 amps
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Rated Speed2000 RPM2200 RPM
Net Power146.9 kW (197 hp)134.2 kW (180 hp)
Fuel Capacity253.2 l (66.9 gal)247.2 l (65.3 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity15.1 l (4 gal)17.4 l (4.6 gal)
Cooling Capacity40.1 l (10.6 gal)36.0 l (9.5 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity193.1 l (51 gal)89.0 l (23.5 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity40.1 l (10.6 gal)43.2 l (11.4 gal)
Transmission TypePower shiftPower shift
No of Forward Gears44
No of Reverse Gears33
Rear Axle Oscillation24 °24 °
Max Speed (Forward)38.1 km/h (23.7 mph)43.1 km/h (26.8 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)25.9 km/h (16.1 mph)25.4 km/h (15.8 mph)
Pump typeLoad sensingPiston
Pump Flow206.3 LPM (54.5 GPM)294.9 LPM (77.9 GPM)
Relief Pressure250.0 bar (3626 psi)68.9 bar (1000 psi)
Raise Lift Arms5.6 sec5.4 sec
Lower Lift Time3.3 sec2.7 sec
Bucket Dump Time2.4 sec1.4 sec
Operating Weight13811.9 kg (30450 lbs)15054.7 kg (33190 lbs)
Tipping Load11598.3 kg (25570 lbs)11589.3 kg (25550 lbs)
Bucket Capacity (Heaped)2.8 m³ (3.7 cu yds)2.8 m³ (3.7 cu yds)
Bucket Width274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump121.9 cm (48 in)121.9 cm (48 in)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Turning Radius640.1 cm (252 in)1219.2 cm (480 in)
Wheelbase335.3 cm (132 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Bucket Hinge Pin396.2 cm (156 in)396.2 cm (156 in)
Cab Height335.3 cm (132 in)335.3 cm (132 in)
Overall Length762.0 cm (300 in)731.5 cm (288 in)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)30.5 cm (12 in)
Tire Size23.5-25 RT-3B20.5 R25
Gross Power—146.9 kW (197 hp)
Peak Torque—840.6 N-m (620 lbs ft)
Torque Rise—38 %
Stroke—12.7 cm (5 in)
Bore—10.4 cm (4.1 in)
Crankcase—17.4 l (4.6 gal)
Hydraulic Tank—89.0 l (23.5 gal)
Differential Front Capacity—57.2 l (15.1 gal)
Differential Rear Capacity—53.0 l (14 gal)
Bucket Capacity (Struck)—2.4 m³ (3.2 cu yds)
Breakout Force—12510.1 kg (27580 lbs)
Width Over Tires—274.3 cm (108 in)

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