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	938M Waste Handler Small Wheel Loader View Product	988 GC Wheel Loader View Product Remove	992 Wheel Loader View Product Remove
Maximum Gross Power	188 HP	-	-
Bore	4 in	5.4 in	5.7 in
Stroke	5 in	6.75 in	6.4 in
Displacement	427 in³	927 in³	1963.5 in³
Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	1800 r/min	-	-
Note (2)	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.	-	-
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4)	649 ft·lbf	-	-
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	664 ft·lbf	-	-
Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	1600 r/min	-	-
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	173 HP	-	-
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	642 ft·lbf	-	-
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1	Cat® C15	Cat® C32B
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	627 ft·lbf	-	-
Note (3)	No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.	-	-
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	188 HP	-	-
Emissions	The Cat C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014	U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent
Note (1)	*Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology.	-	-
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	650 ft·lbf	-	-
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	628 ft·lbf	-	-
Net Power - ISO 9249 (metric) at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	186 HP	-	-
Engine Power - ISO 14396	188 HP	449 HP	-
Engine Power - ISO 14396 - Metric	190 HP	-	-
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	190 HP	-	-
Net Power - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	184 HP	-	-
Net Power - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	183 HP	-	-
Net Power (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	1600 r/min	-	-
Net Power (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	1800 r/min	-	-
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	176 HP	-	-
Net Power - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	170 HP	-	-
Net Power - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	170 HP	-	-
Net Power - ISO 9249 (metric) at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	172 HP	-	-
Rated Speed	-	2000	1750 rpm
Peak Power Speed	-	1600	-
Gross Power - SAE J1995	-	456 HP	-
Net Power - SAE J1349	-	373 HP	-
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995	-	1778 ft·lbf	-
Torque Rise	-	16%	-
Net Power	-	-	814 HP
Gross Power - SAE J1995 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC (Highly Regulated Country) - Standard	-	-	900 HP
Gross Power - SAE J1995 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC - High Ambient	-	-	937 HP
Gross Power - SAE J1995 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC (Less Regulated Country) - Standard	-	-	907 HP
Gross Power - SAE J1995 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC - High Ambient	-	-	944 HP
Gross Power - ISO 14396 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC - Standard	-	-	884 HP
Gross Power - ISO 14396 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC - High Ambient	-	-	921 HP
Gross Power - ISO 14396 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC - Standard	-	-	893 HP
Gross Power - ISO 14396 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC - High Ambient	-	-	931 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC - Standard	-	-	814 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 4/HRC - High Ambient	-	-	814 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC - Standard	-	-	823 HP
Net Power - SAE J1349 at 1,750 rpm - Tier 2/LRC - High Ambient	-	-	823 HP
Peak Torque - SAE J1995 - Tier 4/HRC - Standard @ 1,200 rpm	-	-	3514 ft·lbf
Peak Torque - SAE J1995 - Tier 4/HRC - High Ambient @ 1,300 rpm	-	-	3555 ft·lbf
Peak Torque - SAE J1995 - Tier 2/LRC - Standard @ 1,200 rpm	-	-	3537 ft·lbf
Peak Torque - SAE J1995 - Tier 2/LRC - High Ambient @ 1,350 rpm	-	-	3570 ft·lbf
Weights
Operating Weight	41794 lb	-	-
Operating Weight (1)	17 258 kg (38,046 lb)**	-	-
Operating Weight (2)	18 958 kg (41,794 lb)^	-	-
Note (2)	^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 (1)	**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.	-	-
Buckets
Bucket Capacities	3.0-5.0 m3 (3.9-6.5 yd3)	6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)	11.5-24.5 m³ (15-32 yd³)
Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008	-	-
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 LEVEL II	-	-
Declared Sound Levels - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*	101 dB(A)	-	-
Note (1)	* 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	-	-
Declared Sound Levels - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*	68 dB(A)	-	-
Operating Specifications
Note (1)	**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 (1)	9795 kg (21,594 lb)**	-	-
Note (2)	^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 (2)	10 741 kg (23,679 lb)^	-	-
Operating Weight	-	116858 lb	233430 lb
Rated Payload - Quarry Face	-	12.5 ton (US)	-
Bucket Capacity Range	-	6.4-7.6 m3 (8.3-10 yd3)	11.5-24.5 m³ (15-32 yd³)
Cat Truck Match - High Lift	-	772/773/775	785
Rated Payload - Standard	-	-	25.5 ton (US)
Rated Payload - Standard (Material Handler)	-	-	30 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift	-	-	22.5 ton (US)
Rated Payload - High Lift (Material Handler)	-	-	27 ton (US)
Cat Truck Match - Standard	-	-	775/777
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.	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.	-
Loader Hydraulic System
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow*	42 gal/min	-	-
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure	4351 psi	-	-
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder	4351 psi	-	-
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure	4061 psi	-	-
Note (1)	Implement system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting lift cylinders and a single double acting tilt cylinder.	-	-
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump	50 gal/min	-	-
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Raise (Ground Level to Maximum Lift)	5.5/6.2 seconds	-	-
Note (2)	Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm).	-	-
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Total Cycle Time	9.7/10.6 seconds	-	-
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump	4061 psi	-	-
Note (3)	* 3rd and 4th function flow is fully adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the touch screen display when equipped.	-	-
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Float Down (Maximum Lift to Ground Level)	2.7/2.7 seconds	-	-
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Dump (at Maximum Lift Height)	1.5/1.7 seconds	-	-
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function Maximum Flow*	50 gal/min	-	-
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Stroke	31.1 in	-	-
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Rod Diameter	3.5 in	-	-
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Rod Diameter	2.6 in	-	-
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Bore Diameter	5.9 in	-	-
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Bore Diameter	4.7 in	-	-
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Stroke	21.9 in	-	-
Steering
Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine)	42506 ft·lbf	-	-
Maximum Steering Torque - 40° (Full Turn)	31398 ft·lbf	-	-
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump	3500 psi	-	-
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - Maximum RPM: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed	2.3 s	-	-
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	3.1 in	-	-
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	15.7 in	-	-
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - Minimum RPM: Pump Flow Limited	3.1 s	-	-
Note (1)	Steering system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting cylinders.	-	-
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	2 in	-	-
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump	34 gal/min	-	-
Note (2)	Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm).	-	-
Transmission
Forward and Reverse - Range 2	8 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 touch screen display when equipped. Factory default is 7 km/h (4.4 mph).	-	-
Forward and Reverse - Range 3	17 mile/h	-	-
Forward and Reverse - Range 1*	1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph)	-	-
Transmission Type	-	Cat planetary power shift	Cat Planetary Powershift
Forward - 1	-	5 mile/h	4.3 mile/h
Forward - 2	-	8 mile/h	7.4 mile/h
Reverse - 1	-	5 mile/h	4.7 mile/h
Reverse - 2	-	8 mile/h	8.1 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 1	-	Lock-up disabled	Disabled
Direct Drive - Forward 2	-	8 mile/h	8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 3	-	14 mile/h	14 mile/h
Direct Drive - Forward 4	-	24 mile/h	-
Direct Drive - Reverse 1	-	Lock-up disabled	5 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 2	-	9 mile/h	8.8 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 3	-	16 mile/h	15.3 mile/h
Direct Drive - Reverse 4	-	25.4 mile/h	-
Forward - 3	-	-	12.7 mile/h
Reverse - 3	-	-	13.9 mile/h
Power Train
Front Axle - Traction Aid	Locking differential	-	-
Note (1)	Power train is governed by the Caterpillar exclusive Intelligent Power Management system to deliver peak performance and efficiency.	-	-
Rear Axle	Oscillating	-	-
Note (3)	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 - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - 20.5 R25, 550/65, 600/65, 650/65	± 10.5 degrees	-	-
Rear Axle - Traction Aid - Optional	Limited slip differential	-	-
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - 23.5 R25	± 7 degrees	-	-
Brakes - Service	Inboard wet disc	-	-
Note (2)	Offset rims available to meet European roading requirements.	-	-
Brakes - Parking	Spring applied hydraulically released	-	-
Front Axle	Fixed	-	-
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - Solid Tires, 750/65, 620/65, Skidder	± 7 degrees	-	-
Sustainability
Recyclability	94%	96%	-
Service Refill Capacities
Axles - Rear	9.2 gal (US)	-	-
Fuel Tank	51.5 gal (US)	141 gal (US)	385.7 gal (US)
Axles - Front	9.2 gal (US)	-	-
Transmission - Gear Box	2.9 gal (US)	-	-
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	44.9 gal (US)	-	-
Engine Crankcase	5.3 gal (US)	9 gal (US)	-
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	5 gal (US)	-	-
Cooling System	8.5 gal (US)	27 gal (US)	-
Hydraulic Tank	23.8 gal (US)	-	-
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank	-	5.5 gal (US)	-
Transmission	-	20 gal (US)	51.5 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Front	-	49 gal (US)	96.4 gal (US)
Differential - Final Drives - Rear	-	45 gal (US)	96.4 gal (US)
Note	-	Cat U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V, and Japan 2014 diesel engines are required to use ULSD (ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel with 15 ppm of sulfur or less) or ULSD blended with the following lower-carbon intensity fuels up to: - 20% biodiesel FAME (fatty a	-
Cooling Systems	-	-	59.4 gal (US)
Crankcase	-	-	31.7 gal (US)
Hydraulic System Factory Fill (Implement)	-	-	104.1 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank - Implement	-	-	60.2 gal (US)
Hydraulic Factory Fill (Steering)	-	-	32.5 gal (US)
Hydraulic Tank (Steering Tank Only)	-	-	26.3 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
Lift/Tilt System - Circuit	-	EH - Load Sense	Positive Flow Control
Lift/Tilt System	-	2X x 145 cc Variable displacement piston	-
Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm	-	159 gal/min	250 gal/min
Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt	-	4598 psi	5000 psi
Cylinders, Double Acting - Lift, Bore and Stroke	-	190 mm x 1216 mm (7.5 in x 48 in)	-
Cylinders, Double Acting - Tilt, Bore and Stroke	-	170 mm x 722 mm (6.7 in x 28.4 in)	-
Pilot System	-	Variable displacement piston	-
Tilt Cylinder - Stroke	-	27 in	41.5 in
Lift/Tilt System - Pump	-	-	Variable Displacement Piston
Lift Cylinder - Bore	-	-	9.3 in
Lift Cylinder - Stroke	-	-	63.5 in
Tilt Cylinder - Bore	-	-	11.5 in
Hydraulic Cycle Times
Rack Back	-	3.8 s	2.3 s
Raise	-	7.5 s	9 s
Dump	-	3 s	2.6 s
Lower Float Down	-	4.6 s	-
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - Empty Bucket	-	18.9 s	-
Rack Back - High Lift	-	-	2.3 s
Raise - High Lift	-	-	9 s
Dump - High Lift	-	-	2.6 s
Float Down	-	-	3.2 s
Float Down - High Lift	-	-	3.2 s
Total Hydraulic Cycle Time	-	-	17.1 s
Hydraulic System - Steering
Steering System - Circuit	-	Pilot, load sensing	Pilot, Load Sensing
Steering System - Pump	-	Piston, variable displacement	Piston, Variable Displacement
Maximum Flow	-	52 gal (US)	-
Relief Valve Setting - Steering	-	4000 psi	-
Total Steering Angle	-	70°	80°
Steering Cycle Times - High Idle	-	3 s	3.1 s
Steering Cycle Times - Low Idle	-	5.2 s	4.9 s
Maximum Flow at 1,400-1,850 rpm	-	-	70 gal/min
Steering Cut Off Pressure	-	-	4500 psi
Axles
Front	-	Fixed	Fixed
Rear	-	Trunnion	Trunnion
Oscillation Angle	-	+/-12.5°	±9°
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/EU Stage V - Standard
Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396)	-	72 dB(A)	-
Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395)	-	110 dB(A)	-
Note (1)	-	The operator sound pressure level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6396:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.	-
Note (2)	-	Hearing protection may be needed when the machine is operated with a cab that is not properly maintained or when the doors or windows are open for extended periods or in a noisy environment.	-
Note (3)	-	The machine sound power level was measured according to the test procedures and conditions specified in ISO 6395:2008. The measurement was conducted at 70 percent of the maximum engine cooling fan speed.	-
Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift
Ground to Top of ROPS	-	13.5 ft	-
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks	-	13.3 ft	-
Ground to Top of Hood	-	10.7 ft	-
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	-	10.3 ft	-
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	-	15.7 ft	-
Wheel Base	-	12.5 ft	-
Maximum Overall Length	-	39.5 ft	-
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	-	1.5 ft	-
Clearance at Maximum Lift	-	12 ft	-
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	-	18.7 ft	-
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	-	25 ft	-
Reach - Maximum Lift	-	7.7 ft	-
Note	-	Specifications are calculated with 6.9 m3 (9.0 yd3 ) rock bucket equipped with Michelin XLDD1 35/65 R33 tires.	-
Cooling System
Ambient Capability Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan - Standard	-	-	109.4 °F
Ambient Capability, Hydraulically Driven Demand Fan - High	-	-	131 °F
Sound Performance - Standard
Note	-	-	Machine Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 116 dB(A)
Sound Performance - Suppression
Note	-	-	Machine Sound Level (ISO 6396:2008) - 113 dB(A)
Dimensions - Standard Lift - Approximate
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks	-	-	17 ft
Ground to Top of ROPS	-	-	18.3 ft
Ground to Top of Hood	-	-	13.1 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle	-	-	4.3 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance	-	-	3.8 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	-	-	2.2 ft
Reach - Maximum Lift	-	-	8.2 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift	-	-	15.2 ft
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	-	-	22.8 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	-	-	30.8 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	-	-	13.5 ft
Tread Width	-	-	10.83 ft
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Lift	-	-	56.9 degrees
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift	-	-	-49.5 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Ground Level	-	-	40.2 degrees
Width - Over Tires - With Bulge	-	-	14.74 ft
Rack Back Angle - Carry	-	-	48.9 degrees
Wheel Base	-	-	19.3 ft
Maximum Overall Length	-	-	50.8 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	-	-	18 ft
Dimensions - High Lift - Approximate
Tread Width	-	-	10.83 ft
Rack Back Angle - Ground Level	-	-	42.5 degrees
Dump Angle at Maximum Lift	-	-	-48.1 degrees
Rack Back Angle - Maximum Lift	-	-	56.2 degrees
Width - Over Tires - With Bulge	-	-	14.75 ft
Rack Back Angle - Carry	-	-	51.6 degrees
Ground to Top of Exhaust Stacks	-	-	17 ft
Ground to Top of ROPS	-	-	18.3 ft
Ground to Top of Hood	-	-	13.1 ft
Ground to Center of Front Axle	-	-	4.3 ft
Ground to Bumper Clearance	-	-	3.8 ft
Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance	-	-	2.2 ft
Reach - Maximum Lift	-	-	7.6 ft
Clearance at Maximum Lift	-	-	17.2 ft
B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift	-	-	24.5 ft
Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised	-	-	32 ft
Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper	-	-	13.5 ft
Wheel Base	-	-	19.3 ft
Maximum Overall Length	-	-	51.6 ft
Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip	-	-	18.8 ft

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Transmission

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Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt

Hydraulic Cycle Times

Hydraulic System - Steering

Axles

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Operator's Cab

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Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift

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