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938M Small Wheel Loader
988 Wheel Loader
995 Wheel Loader

Engine

Maximum Gross Power 188 HP - -
Displacement (Standard Power Mode: Speed Range 1-3*) 427 in³ - -
Maximum Rated Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 1600 r/min - -
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 183 HP - -
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 642 ft·lbf - -
Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 176 mhp - -
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 649 ft·lbf - -
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 188 HP - -
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 172 mhp - -
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 627 ft·lbf - -
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 186 mhp - -
Maximum Rated Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 1800 r/min - -
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 664 ft·lbf - -
Displacement (Performance Power Mode: Speed Range 1-4) 427 in³ - -
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 190 mhp - -
Note (1) 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. - The power ratings apply when tested under the reference conditions for the specified standard.
Engine Model Cat C7.1 ACERT** Cat® C18 ™ Cat® 3516E
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 170 HP - -
Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 173 HP - -
Note (2) *Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology. - The net power advertised is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with fan, alternator, air cleaner and muffler.
Note (3) **The Cat C7.1 ACERT engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V off-highway emission standards. - The gross power advertised is with the fan at maximum speed.
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 170 HP - -
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 628 ft·lbf - -
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 184 HP - -
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 650 ft·lbf - -
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 - 538 HP -
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002 - 580 HP -
Gross Power - SAE J1995:2014 - 588 HP -
Rated Speed - 1700/min -
Peak Power Speed - 1500/rpm -
Emissions - U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 emission standards, Brazil MAR-1 and China Nonroad Stage IV emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA, and U.S. EPA Tier 2 and EU Stage II U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V or U.S. EPA Tier 1 equivalent
Bore - 5.7 in 6.7 in
Stroke - 7.2 in 8.5 in
Displacement - 1105 in³ 4766 in³
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - 2230 lb/ft -
Torque Rise - 58 % 39%
Engine Power - ISO 14396 - - 1847 HP
Gross Power - SAE J1995 - - 1870 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 - Standard Ambient - - 1739 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 - High Ambient - - 1696 HP
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 - - 8549 lb/ft

Weights

Operating Weight 35778 lb - -

Buckets

Bucket Capacities 2.5-5.0 m3 (3.2-6.5 yd3) 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) -
Bucket Capacities - Light Material 3.1-5.0 m³ (4.0-6.5 yd³) - -
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose 2.5-3.2 m³ (3.2-4.2 yd³) - -

Cab

ROPS ISO 3471:2008 - -
FOPS ISO 3449:2008 Level II - -
Note (3) *The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. - -
Note (1) Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe. - -
Note (2) The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, are:
– Standard cab: 68 ±3 dB(A)
– Deluxe cab: 66 ±2 dB(A)
- -

Sustainability

Recyclability 94% - -

Sound

Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) 101 dB(A) - -
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A) - -
Note (1) European Union Directive “2000/14/EC” - -

Service Refill Capacities

Transmission - Gear Box 2.9 gal (US) - -
Engine Crankcase 5.3 gal (US) - -
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 44.9 gal (US) - -
Rear Axles 9.2 gal (US) - -
Front Axles 9.2 gal (US) - -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 5 gal (US) - -
Note DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1. - -
Hydraulic Tank 23.8 gal (US) - -
Fuel Tank 51.5 gal (US) 188 gal (US) -
Cooling System 7.9 gal (US) 31.7 gal (US) -
Coolant (Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities) - 33 gal (US) -
Crankcase - 15.9 gal (US) -
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - 8.7 gal (US) -
Transmission - 31.7 gal (US) -
Transmission - Validated by Test Cell Fill Quantities - 29 gal (US) -
Differential - Final Drives - Front - 49.1 gal (US) -
Differential - Final Drives - Rear - 49.1 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System Factory Fill - 125.5 gal (US) -
Hydraulic System - Tank Only - 63.4 gal (US) -

Loader Hydraulic System

Note (1) *3rd and 4th function flow is fully adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the secondary display, when equipped. - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift 5.5 s - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time 9.7 s - -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder 4351 psi - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Total Cycle Time 10.6 s - -
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump 4061 psi - -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure 4061 psi - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height 1.7 s - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height 1.5 s - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift 6.2 s - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level 2.7 s - -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow* 42 gal/min - -
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure 4351 psi - -
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level 2.7 s - -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump 50 gal/min - -
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function Maximum Flow* 50 gal/min - -

Steering

Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump 3500 psi - -
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction 40° - -
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump 34 gal/min - -
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left 3.3 turns - -
Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine) 42506 ft·lbf - -
Maximum Steering Torque - 40° (Full Turn) 31398 ft·lbf - -
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - At 1,800 rpm: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed 2.3 s - -

Transmission

Forward and Reverse - Range 3 17 mile/h - -
Forward and Reverse - Range 4 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 secondary display, when equipped. Factory default is 7 km/h (4.4 mph). - Travel speeds based on 58/85-57 tires.
Forward and Reverse - Range 1* 1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph) - -
Forward and Reverse - Range 2 8 mile/h - -
Transmission Type - Cat planetary powershift Cat Planetary Power Shift
Forward - 1 - 4 mile/h 4.6 mile/h
Forward - 2 - 7.2 mile/h 8 mile/h
Forward - 3 - 12.7 mile/h 13.6 mile/h
Forward - 4 - 21.6 mile/h -
Reverse - 1 - 4.7 mile/h 5 mile/h
Reverse - 2 - 8.3 mile/h 8.8 mile/h
Reverse - 3 - 14.4 mile/h 14.9 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1 - Lock-up disabled Lock-up disables
Direct Drive - Forward 2 - 7.8 mile/h 8.7 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3 - 13.9 mile/h 15.2 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4 - 24.4 mile/h -
Direct Drive - Reverse 1 - 5 mile/h Lock-up disables
Direct Drive - Reverse 2 - 8.9 mile/h 9.6 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3 - 15.8 mile/h 16.8 mile/h

Tires

Note (1) Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details. - -
Standard Size 20.5 R25, radial (L-3) - -
Note (2) In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities. - -
Other Choices Include 20.5 R25, radial (L-2); 20.5 R25, radial (L-5); 20.5-25 12PR (L-2); 20.5-25 12PR (L-3); 20.5-25 16PR (L-5); 23.5 R25, radial (L-3); 650/65 R25 radial (L-3); Skidder/Agriculture; Solid Tires - -
Note (3) Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model. - -

Axles

Rear Oscillating ±11 degrees; Open differential (standard); Limited slip differential (optional) Trunnion Trunnion
Front Fixed; Locking differential (standard) Fixed Fixed
Oscillation Angle - 13 °

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated 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. The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.8 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.574 metric tonnes. -

Operating Specifications

Operating Weight - 112574 lb -
Rated Payload - Quarry Face - 12.5 t -
Rated Payload - Loose Material - 16 t -
Bucket Capacity Range - 4.7-13 m3 (6.2-17 yd3) 17.2-43.6 m3 (22.3-57 yd3)
Cat Truck Match - Standard - 770~772 785/789
Cat Truck Match - High Lift - 773~775 789/793/794
Operating Weight - Standard - - 543772 lb
Operating Weight - High Lift - - 547675 lb
Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance) - - 60 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Standard Lift (Moderate to High Digging Resistance) - - 50 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift (Low to Moderate Digging Resistance) - - 55 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift (Moderate to High Digging Resistance) - - 50 ton (US)
Note - - *Please contact your local dealer to determine if your application is suitable for this increased rated payload.

Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Lift/Tilt System - Circuit - EH- Positive Flow Control, Flow Sharing Positive Flow Control
Lift/Tilt System - Variable displacement piston -
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,860 rpm - 153 gal/min -
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt - 4757 psi 5004 psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke - 210 mm × 1050 mm (8.7 in × 41.3 in) 370 × 1713 mm (14.6 × 67.4 in)
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke - 269 mm × 685 mm (8.7 in × 27 in) 310 × 1086 mm (12.2 × 42.8 in)
Pilot System - Variable displacement piston Open Loop and Pressure Reducing
Relief Valve Setting - Main - 551 psi -
Lift/Tilt System - Pump - - Variable Displacement Piston
Maximum Flow at 1,700 rpm Engine Speed - - 541 gal/min

Hydraulic Cycle Time (1,400-1,860 rpm)

Rack Back - 4.5 s -
Raise - 8 s -
Dump - 2.2 s -
Lower Float Down - 3.5 s -
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket - 18.2 s -

Hydraulic System - Steering

Steering System - Circuit - Pilot, load sensing Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump - Piston, variable displacement Piston, Variable Displacement
Maximum Flow - 71.3 gal/min -
Relief Valve Setting - Steering - 4351 psi -
Total Steering Angle - 86 ° 80 degrees
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle - 3.4 s 4.3 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle - 5.6 s 7.6 s

Brakes

Brakes - ISO 3450:2011 ISO 3450:2011

Operator's Cab

ROPS/FOPS - ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 and ISO 3449:2005 Level II standards -

Sound Performance - Tier 4 Final / Stage V - Standard

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 73 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 111 dB(A) -

Sound Performance - Tier 3 / Stage III - Standard

Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 73 dB(A) -
Machine Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008) - 112 dB(A) -

Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 14.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.9 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.5 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 14 ft -
Wheel Base - 14.9 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 39.3 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.9 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 11.9 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 18 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 24.5 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift - 6.5 ft -

Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage

Ground to Top of ROPS - 13.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - 14.8 ft -
Ground to Top of Hood - 10.9 ft -
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.5 ft -
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 15.3 ft -
Wheel Base - 14.9 ft -
Maximum Overall Length - 40.7 ft -
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.9 ft -
Clearance at Maximum Lift - 13.3 ft -
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 19.3 ft -
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 25.8 ft -
Reach - Maximum Lift - 6.8 ft -

Complete System Fill

Fuel Tank - Standard - - 856 gal (US)
Fuel Tank - With 24 hr Attachment - - 1414 gal (US)
Cooling System - - 138 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase - - 76 gal (US)
Transmission - - 110 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front - - 220 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear - - 200 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Implement and Hydraulic Fan - - 270 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Steering and Braking - - 100 gal (US)
Oil Renewal System (ORS)* - - 20 gal (US)
Note - - *Not available on Tier 4 Final/Stage V machines. Not available in all regions.

Cooling System

Ambient Capability Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan - Standard - - 109.4 °F
Ambient Capability Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan - High (Tier 1 equivalent) - - 131 °F
Ambient Capability Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan - High (Tier 4 Final) - - 127.4 °F

Sound Performance - Standard

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - Tier 1/EU Stage I Equivalent - - 74 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) - - 119 dB(A)
Note - - The declared sound levels listed above include the addition of both measurement uncertainty and uncertainty due to production variation. Typical measurement uncertainty for this type of machine is 2 dBA in accordance with "ISO 4871". The measurement was c

Sound Performance - Suppression

Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - Tier 1/EU Stage I Equivalent - - 73 dB(A)
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395:2008) - - 117 dB(A)
Note - - The declared sound levels listed above include the addition of both measurement uncertainty and uncertainty due to production variation. Typical measurement uncertainty for this type of machine is 2 dBA in accordance with "ISO 4871". The measurement was c

Dimensions - Standard Lift - Approximate

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - - 28.8 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift - - 19.8 ft
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift - - –50.0 degrees
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 21.9 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance - - 4.4 ft
Ground to Center of Axles - - 6 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 2.9 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 23.2 ft
Ground to Top of Hood - - 18.6 ft
Ground to Top of ROPS - - 23.4 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - - 39.3 ft
Maximum Overall Length - - 64.6 ft
Note - - Assumes loaded 58/85-57 tires, tires at a static loaded radius of 1830 mm (6 ft), 596-5330 26 m3 (34 yd3) bucket, 431-0064 HD tips.
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift - - 59.5 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Carry - - 47.7 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Ground Level - - 39.7 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift - - 9.6 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 20.4 ft
Tread Width - - 14.1 ft
Wheel Base - - 22.3 ft
Width - Over Tires - With Bulge - - 18.8 ft

Dimensions - High Lift - Approximate

B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - - 31.6 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift - - 22.6 ft
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift - - –50.0 degrees
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - - 24.2 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance - - 4.4 ft
Ground to Center of Axles - - 6 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - - 2.9 ft
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks - - 23.2 ft
Ground to Top of Hood - - 18.6 ft
Ground to Top of ROPS - - 23.4 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - - 42.1 ft
Maximum Overall Length - - 66.9 ft
Note - - Assumes loaded 58/85-57 tires, tires at a static loaded radius of 1830 mm (6 ft), 596-5330 26 m3 (34 yd3) bucket, 431-0064 HD tips.
Rack Angle at Maximum Lift - - 59.4 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Carry - - 53.5 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Ground Level - - 45 degrees
Reach - Maximum Lift - - 9.4 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - - 20.4 ft
Tread Width - - 14.1 ft
Wheel Base - - 22.3 ft
Width - Over Tires - With Bulge - - 18.8 ft

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Rack Back - - 4.9 s
Raise - - 12.6 s
Dump - - 3.1 s
Lower Float Down - - 4.2 s
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