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FeatureCaterpillar 438 Series IIBackhoe loaderCaterpillar 438CBackhoe loader
Horsepower61.9 kW66.4 kW
Weight7361.8 kg7561.4 kg
Pump Capacity138.2 LPM162.0 LPM
Lift Capacity2363.2 kg—
Engine ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillar
Engine Model4.23599999999999983054
Gross Power61.9 kW66.4 kW
Net Power57.4 kW63.4 kW
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement3860.8 cc4000.1 cc
No Of Forward Gears44
No Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed (Forward)30.6 km/h31.5 km/h
Max Speed (Reverse)30.7 km/h31.5 km/h
Pump Flow Capacity138.2 LPM162.0 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure186.2 bar206.8 bar
Dig Depth487.7 cm487.7 cm
Dig Depth (Extended)609.6 cm579.1 cm
Bucket Dig Force4994.0 kg—
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)4907.9 kg—
Loading Height335.3 cm365.8 cm
Loading Height (Extended)426.7 cm426.7 cm
Reach At Max Dump Height91.4 cm91.4 cm
Dump Height274.3 cm274.3 cm
Reach From Swivel (Extended)670.6 cm670.6 cm
Lift Capacity At Full Height2363.2 kg—
Load At Max Lift Capacity1678.3 kg—
Load At Max Lift Capacity (Extended)966.2 kg—
Operating Weight7361.8 kg7561.4 kg
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³1.0 m³
Bucket Width239.5 cm239.5 cm
Bucket Breakout Force364039.3 kg513937.9 kg
Reach From Swivel548.6 cm579.1 cm
Height To Top Of Cab274.3 cm304.8 cm
Overall Height365.8 cm365.8 cm
Overall Length579.1 cm579.1 cm
Overall Width243.8 cm243.8 cm
Wheelbase213.4 cm213.4 cm
Turning Radius396.2 cm823.0 cm
Ground Clearance30.5 cm30.5 cm
Transmission—Power Shuttle
No Of Cylinders—4
Aspiration—Turbocharged
Power Measured—2200 RPM
Torque Rise (Net )—0.24
Operating Voltage—12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage—52 A
Fuel Capacity—128.3 l
Oil Capacity—7.6 l
Cooling Capacity—22.0 l
Hydraulic System Capacity—79.1 l
Transmission Oil Capacity—18.2 l
Front Axle Oil Capacity—7.6 l
Rear Axle Oil Capacity—24.2 l
Transmission Type—Power Shuttle
Pump Type—Piston
Reach At Load Height—182.9 cm
Reach At Load Height (Extended)—243.8 cm
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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