Small Wheel Loaders
938M Waste Handler Small Wheel Loader
Engine
- Maximum Gross Power
- 188 hp
- Bore
- 4 in
- Stroke
- 5 in
- Displacement
- 427 in³
- Engine Model
- Cat® C7.1
- Maximum Rated Gross Power
- 188 HP
- Maximum Rated Gross Power
- 188 HP
- Maximum Rated Gross Power
- 188 HP
- Maximum Rated Gross Power
- 188 HP
- Maximum Rated Gross Power
- 1800 r/min
- Rated Net Power
- 184 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 182 HP
- Emissions
- The Cat C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 642 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Torque
- 649 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Torque
- 627 ft·lbf
- Note
- *Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology.
- Note
- Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard and denote power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, emission components and fan at specified speed.
- Note
- No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.
- Maximum Gross Power
- 1800 r/min
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 664 ft·lbf
- Maximum Gross Power
- 1600 r/min
- Maximum Gross Power
- 173 hp
- Maximum Gross Power
- 188 hp
- Maximum Net Torque
- 650 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Torque
- 628 ft·lbf
- Net Power
- 186 hp
- Engine Power
- 188 hp
- Engine Power
- 190 hp
- Maximum Gross Power
- 190 hp
- Net Power
- 184 hp
- Net Power
- 183 hp
- Net Power
- 1600 r/min
- Net Power
- 1800 r/min
- Maximum Gross Power
- 176 hp
- Net Power
- 170 hp
- Net Power
- 170 hp
- Net Power
- 172 hp
- Maximum Gross Torque
- 648 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Torque
- 628 ft·lbf
- Maximum Net Torque
- 628 ft·lbf
- Maximum Rated Gross Power
- 175 HP
- Maximum Rated Gross Power
- 173 HP
- Maximum Rated Gross Power
- 1600 r/min
- Note
- Spark arrester performance as standard – Meets the performance requirements of EN 1834-1.2000 (section 6.4.2 Visual Test).
- Rated Net Power
- 169 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 171 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 168 HP
- Rated Net Power
- 186 HP
Buckets
- Bucket Capacities
- 3.0-5.0 m3 (3.9-6.5 yd3)
Operating Specifications
- Note
- **Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with optional counterweights, waste guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and Michelin 20.5 R25 XMINE D2 tires.
- Full Turn Tip Load
- 9795 kg (21,594 lb)**
- Note
- ^Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard counterweights, waste guarding, rear waste gate, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and new solid tires.
- Full Turn Tip Load
- 10 741 kg (23,679 lb)^
- Full Turn Tip Load
- 21720 lb
Weights
- Operating Weight
- 41794 lb
- Operating Weight
- 17 258 kg (38,046 lb)**
- Operating Weight
- 18 958 kg (41,794 lb)^
- Note
- ^Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard counterweights, waste guarding, rear waste gate, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and new solid tires.
- Note
- **Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with optional counterweights, waste guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and Michelin 20.5 R25 XMINE D2 tires.
Cab
- ROPS
- ISO 3471:2008
- FOPS
- ISO 3449:2005 LEVEL II
- Declared Sound Levels
- 101 dB(A)
- Declared Sound Levels
- 68 dB(A)
- Note
- * Measurements were conducted at 70% of maximum engine cooling fan speed. Sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows cl
- Note
- The Blue Angel environmental label is an optional attachment for Europe only.
Air Conditioning System
- Air Conditioning
- The air conditioning system on this machine contains the flourinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes.
Loader Hydraulic System
- Cycle Times
- 1.5/1.7 seconds
- Cycle Times
- 2.7/2.7 seconds
- Cycle Times
- 5.5/6.2 seconds
- Cycle Times
- 9.7/10.6 seconds
- Maximum Flow
- 50 gal/min
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 4061 psi
- Note
- Implement system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting lift cylinders and a single double acting tilt cylinder.
- Note
- Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm).
- Note
- * 3rd and 4th function flow is fully adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the touch screen display when equipped.
- Relief Pressure
- 4351 psi
- Maximum Flow
- 42 gal/min
- Relief Pressure
- 4351 psi
- Relief Pressure
- 4061 psi
- Maximum Flow
- 50 gal/min
- Lift Cylinder
- 31.1 in
- Tilt Cylinder
- 3.5 in
- Lift Cylinder
- 2.6 in
- Tilt Cylinder
- 5.9 in
- Lift Cylinder
- 4.7 in
- Tilt Cylinder
- 21.9 in
- Lift Cylinder
- 4.7 in
- Lift Cylinder
- 2.6 in
- Lift Cylinder
- 31.1 in
- Maximum Flow
- 50 gal/min
- Relief Pressure
- 4061 psi
- Relief Pressure
- 4351 psi
- Tilt Cylinder
- 5.9 in
- Tilt Cylinder
- 3.5 in
- Tilt Cylinder
- 21.9 in
Steering
- Maximum Flow
- 34 gal/min
- Maximum Steering Torque
- 42506 ft·lbf
- Maximum Steering Torque
- 31398 ft·lbf
- Maximum Working Pressure
- 3500 psi
- Note
- Steering system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting cylinders.
- Note
- Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm).
- Steering Cycle Times
- 2.3 s
- Steering Cycle Times
- 3.1 s
- Steering Cylinder
- 3.1 in
- Steering Cylinder
- 2 in
- Steering Cylinder
- 15.7 in
Transmission
- Forward and Reverse
- 1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph)
- Forward and Reverse
- 8 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse
- 17 mile/h
- Forward and Reverse
- 25 mile/h
- Note
- *Creeper control allows maximum speed range adjustability from 1 km/h (0.6 mph) to 13 km/h (8 mph) in Range 1 through the touch screen display when equipped. Factory default is 7 km/h (4.4 mph).
Power Train
- Brakes
- Spring applied hydraulically released
- Brakes
- Inboard wet disc
- Front Axle
- Fixed
- Note
- Power train is governed by the Caterpillar exclusive Intelligent Power Management system to deliver peak performance and efficiency.
- Note
- Offset rims available to meet European roading requirements.
- Note
- Differential front locking axle can be engaged on the go at full torque up to 20 km/h (12.4 mph) on the 938M.
- Rear Axle
- Oscillating
- Rear Axle
- ± 10.5 degrees
- Rear Axle
- ± 7 degrees
- Rear Axle
- Limited slip differential
- Front Axle
- Locking differential
- Rear Axle
- ± 7 degrees
- Front Axle
- Locking differential (standard)
Service Refill Capacities
- Cooling System
- 8.5 gal (US)
- Diesel Exhaust Fluid
- 5 gal (US)
- Engine Crankcase
- 5.3 gal (US)
- Fuel Tank
- 51.5 gal (US)
- Hydraulic System
- 44.9 gal (US)
- Hydraulic Tank
- 23.8 gal (US)
- Transmission
- 2.9 gal (US)
- Axles
- 9.2 gal (US)
- Axles
- 9.2 gal (US)
- Front Axles
- 9.2 gal (US)
- Rear Axles
- 9.2 gal (US)
Sustainability
- Recyclability
- 94%
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POWER TRAIN
- Axle Duo-Cone™ seal guards
- Auto idle shut down feature
- Cat C7.1 engine
– Power modes (Standard and Performance)
– Power by range (High Power in Range 4)
– Turbocharged and aftercooled
– Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life) - Coded start (requires secondary display)
- Differential lock in front axle
- Enclosed wet disc full hydraulic brakes
- Hydraulically driven demand cooling fan
- Hydrostatic transmission with electronic control
– Operator modes (Default, TC, Hystat, and Ice)
– Directional Shift Aggressiveness (fast, medium, slow)
– Rimpull control, adjust wheel torque
– Creeper control, adjust ground speed - Parking brake, electric
- Single plane cooling package wide six fins per inch density
- Oil sampling ports
- Throttle lock and max speed limiter
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HYDRAULICS
- Automatic lift lower and tilt kickouts, adjustable in-cab
- Bucket and fork modes, adjustable in-cab
- Cylinder damping at kickout and mechanical end stops
- Fine mode control (fast, medium, slow)
- Hydraulic response setting (fast, medium, slow)
- Load sensing hydraulics and steering
- Seat-mounted hydraulic joystick controls
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ELECTRICAL
- Alternator, 115 amp, heavy duty
- Batteries, 1,000 CCA (2) 24V system, disconnect switch
- Back-up alarm
- Emergency shutdown switch
- Halogen work and roading lights, LED rear tail lights
- Product Link PRO with three year subscription
- Remote jump start post
- Resettable main and critical function breakers
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OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- 75 mm (3 in) High-Vis retractable seat belt, with audible alarm and indicator
- Automatic temperature control
- Cab, pressurized
- Camera, rearview
- External heated mirrors with lower parabolic
- Ground level cab door release
- Hydraulic control lockout
- Mirror, single
- Lunch box storage
- Radio ready speakers
- Rear window defrost, electric
- Column mounted multi function control – lights, wipers, turn signal
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Tinted front glass
- Wet arm wiper/washer, 2-speed and intermittent, front, lights, wipers, turn signal
- Suspension seat, fabric
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OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- Large-access enclosure doors with adjustable close/open force
- Cat optimized Z-bar linkage with parallel lift
- Recovery hitch, with pin
- Remote mounted lubrication points
- Lockable compartments and enclosures
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Autolube, integrated in secondary display
- Auxiliary flow, third and fourth function
- Differential, limited slip, rear
- Beacon light, strobe
- Cab, deluxe (standard in Europe)
– Camera, rearview integrated into advanced display
– Electrically adjustable external heated mirrors (2)
– Secondary display to enable features and adjust parameters
– LED interior lighting
– Sunscreen, front and rear
– Touchscreen secondary display
– Ride control adjustable speed activation
– Preventative maintenance reminders
– Integrated help function (26 languages) - Camera, roof mounted, front view with separate display
- Cold start package
– Ether starting aid, block heater and additional batteries, 1,000 CCA (4 total) - Counterweight, additional options
- Coupler, (Fusion and ISO 23727)
- Debris packages (low, medium, high)
- Fenders (extended cover and full coverage)
- Guarding packages
- Linkage, high lift
- Lights, auxiliary, halogen or LED with engine and DEF compartment lights
- Payload Technology
– Cat Production Measurement (CPM)
– CPM Printer - Product Link ELITE with capabilities for software push, data logging, histogram and trend mapping
- Radio packages
- Rear Object Detection
- Ride Control System, adjustable through secondary display
- Seats
– Deluxe seat – fully adjustable fabric air suspension seat with mid seat backrest
– Premium seat – fully adjustable leather and fabric air suspension with high backrest and air lumbar support. Seat is heated and ventilated on bottom cushion and backrest. - Steering
– Dual mode and secondary - Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
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