Caterpillar 438 II Backhoe Loader

Backhoe

Bucket Dig Force 11,008 lbs (4,993 kg)
Bucket Dig Force – Extended 10,820 lbs (4,908 kg)
Dig Depth 16 ft (5 m)
Dig Depth – Extended 20 ft (6 m)
Load Height 11 ft (3 m)
Load Height – Extended 14 ft (4 m)
Reach From Swivel 18 ft (6 m)
Reach From Swivel – Extended 23 ft (7 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance 1 ft (0 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab 9 ft (3 m)
Transport Length 19 ft (6 m)
Transport Width 8 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase 7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Displacement 236 cu in (3,861 cu cm)
Engine Model 4.236
Gross Power 83 hp (62 kw)
Net Power 77 hp (57 kw)

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity 37 gpm (138 lpm)
Relief Valve Pressure 2697.8 psi

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force 8,026 lbs (3,640 kg)
Bucket Capacity 1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Bucket Width 94 in (240 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height 9 ft (3 m)
Dig Depth 4 in (10 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height 3 ft (1 m)

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight 2wd 16,235 lbs (7,364 kg)
Tire Size Front – 2wd / 4wd 12.5/80-18 10 PR
Turning Radius 13 ft (4 m)

Tires

Rear Tires Size 18.4/15-26 12PR

Transmission

Max Speed 19 mph (31 kph)
Max Speed – Reverse 19 mph (31 kph)
Number of Forward Gears 4
Number of Reverse Gears 4
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