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FeatureCaterpillar 438CBackhoe loaderCaterpillar 432DBackhoe loader
Horsepower66.4 kW65.6 kW
Weight7561.4 kg7810.9 kg
TransmissionPower ShuttlePower shuttle
Pump Capacity162.0 LPM163.2 LPM
Engine ManufacturerCaterpillarCaterpillar
Engine Model30543054 T
Gross Power66.4 kW65.6 kW
Net Power63.4 kW63.4 kW
No Of Cylinders44
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4000.1 cc4000.1 cc
AspirationTurbocharged—
Power Measured2200 RPM2200 RPM
Torque Rise (Net )0.24—
Operating Voltage12 V—
Alternator Supplied Amperage52 A—
Fuel Capacity128.3 l128.3 l
Oil Capacity7.6 l—
Cooling Capacity22.0 l—
Hydraulic System Capacity79.1 l—
Transmission Oil Capacity18.2 l—
Front Axle Oil Capacity7.6 l—
Rear Axle Oil Capacity24.2 l—
Transmission TypePower ShuttlePower shuttle
No Of Forward Gears44
No Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed (Forward)31.5 km/h31.9 km/h
Max Speed (Reverse)31.5 km/h31.9 km/h
Pump TypePistonLSPC, closed center
Pump Flow Capacity162.0 LPM163.2 LPM
Relief Valve Pressure206.8 bar227.5 bar
Dig Depth487.7 cm487.7 cm
Dig Depth (Extended)579.1 cm579.1 cm
Loading Height365.8 cm365.8 cm
Loading Height (Extended)426.7 cm426.7 cm
Reach At Load Height182.9 cm182.9 cm
Reach At Load Height (Extended)243.8 cm274.3 cm
Reach At Max Dump Height91.4 cm61.0 cm
Dump Height274.3 cm274.3 cm
Reach From Swivel (Extended)670.6 cm670.6 cm
Operating Weight7561.4 kg7810.9 kg
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³1.0 m³
Bucket Width239.5 cm239.5 cm
Bucket Breakout Force513937.9 kg511896.7 kg
Reach From Swivel579.1 cm548.6 cm
Height To Top Of Cab304.8 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 Radius823.0 cm548.6 cm
Ground Clearance30.5 cm30.5 cm
Lift Capacity—3470.0 kg
Bucket Dig Force—6672.3 kg
Bucket Dig Force (E-Stick Extended)—6613.4 kg
Lift Capacity At Full Height—3470.0 kg
Sourceheavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)heavyequipments.net archive (imported 2026-10)
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