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    938M Waste Handler Small Wheel Loader
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    Engine
    Maximum Gross Power 188 HP - -
    Bore 4 in 5.4 in -
    Stroke 5 in 6.75 in -
    Displacement 427 in³ 927 in² -
    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 C15 Cat® -
    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 emission standards and Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to China Nonroad Stage III, U.S. EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA -
    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 - -
    Peak Power Speed - 1600 -
    Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995 - 456 HP -
    Net Power - SAE J1349 - 373 HP -
    Rated Speed - 2000 -
    Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 - 373 HP -
    Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - EEC 80/1269 (DIN) - 378 HP -
    Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 - 373 HP -
    Rated Speed - 2,000 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) - 378 HP -
    Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 - 1778 lb/ft -
    Torque Rise - 16% -

    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) - -

    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 - Standard - 97785 lb -
    Operating Weight - High Lift - 104005 lb -
    Rated Payload - Standard (Quarry Face) - 11 ton (US) -
    Rated Payload - Loose Material (Standard) - 14 ton (US) -
    Rated Payload - High Lift (Quarry Face) - 11 ton (US) -
    Rated Payload - Loose Material (High Lift) - 12.1 ton (US) -
    Bucket Capacity Range - 5-10,3 m³ (6,5-13,5 yd.³) -
    Cat Truck Match - Standard - 770/735/740/745 -
    Cat Truck Match - High Lift - 772/773 -

    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 -
    Forward - 1 - 5 mile/h -
    Forward - 2 - 8 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Forward 2 - 8 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Forward 3 - 14 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Forward 4 - 24 mile/h -
    Reverse - 1 - 5 mile/h -
    Reverse - 2 - 8 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Reverse 2 - 9 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Reverse 3 - 16 mile/h -
    Direct Drive - Reverse 4 - 25.4 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% - -

    Service Refill Capacities
    Axles - Rear 9.2 gal (US) - -
    Fuel Tank 51.5 gal (US) 141 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) - -
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 5 gal (US) - -
    Cooling System 8.5 gal (US) - -
    Hydraulic Tank 23.8 gal (US) - -
    Fuel Tank - Short Lift - 127 gal (US) -
    Cooling Systems - 26 gal (US) -
    Crankcase - 9 gal (US) -
    Diesel Exhaust Fluid Tank - 6 gal (US) -
    Transmission - 20 gal (US) -
    Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Front - 49 gal (US) -
    Axle Oil - Differentials and Final Drives - Rear - 45 gal (US) -
    Hydraulic System Factory Fill - 87 gal (US) -
    Hydraulic System - Tank Only - 34 gal (US) -

    Hydraulic System - Lift/Tilt
    Lift/Tilt System - Circuit - Load Sense -
    Lift/Tilt System - Pump - 2 × 110 cc variable displacement -
    Maximum Flow at 2,165 rpm - 123 gal/min -
    Relief Valve Setting - Lift/Tilt - 4050 psi -
    Lift Cylinder - Bore - 7.5 in -
    Lift Cylinder - Stroke - 45 in -
    Tilt Cylinder - Bore - 6.7 in -
    Tilt Cylinder - Stroke - 28.4 in -

    Hydraulic Cycle Times
    Rack Back - 4.5 s -
    Raise - 9 s -
    Dump - 3.5 s -
    Lower - 5.2 s -
    Lower Float Down - 4.3 s -
    Total Hydraulic Cycle Time - 21.3 s -

    Hydraulic System - Steering
    Steering System - Circuit - Load Sense -
    Steering System - Pump - Piston, variable displacement -
    Maximum Flow at 1,400 rpm - 52 gal/min -
    Steering Cut Off Pressure - 4000 psi -
    Total Steering Angle - 70° -

    Axles
    Front - Fixed -
    Rear - Trunnion -
    Oscillation Angle - ±12.5° -
    Oscillation Angle - Chain Arrangement - ±8.5° -

    Brakes
    Brakes - ISO 3450:2011 -

    Operator's Cab
    ROPS/FOPS - ROPS/FOPS meet ISO 3471:2008 (ROPS) and ISO 3449:2005 Level II (FOPS) -

    Sound Performance - Standard
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - 72 dB(A) -
    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - 112 dB(A) -
    Note -
    • 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.
    • Hearing protection may be neede
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    Sound Performance - Suppression
    Operator Sound Level (ISO 6396) - 72 dB(A) -
    Machine Sound Level (ISO 6395) - 110 dB(A) -
    Note -
    • 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.
    • Hearing protection may be neede
    		-

    Dimensions (Approximate) - Standard Lift Linkage
    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 -
    Ground to Center of Front Axle - 3.2 ft -
    Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft -
    Reach - Maximum Lift - 7.1 ft -
    Clearance at Maximum Lift - 10.1 ft -
    B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 16.1 ft -
    Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 22.4 ft -
    Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.3 ft -
    Wheel Base - 12.5 ft -
    Maximum Overall Length - 36.6 ft -
    Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 13.8 ft -
    Note -
    • All dimensions are approximate.
    • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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    Dimensions (Approximate) - High Lift Linkage
    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 -
    Ground to Center of Front Axle - 3.2 ft -
    Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft -
    Reach - Maximum Lift - 7.4 ft -
    Clearance at Maximum Lift - 11.6 ft -
    B-Pin Height - Maximum Lift - 17.6 ft -
    Maximum Overall Height - Bucket Raised - 23.9 ft -
    Rear Axle - Centerline to Bumper - 10.3 ft -
    Wheel Base - 12.5 ft -
    Maximum Overall Length - 38 ft -
    Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 15.3 ft -
    Note -
    • All dimensions are approximate.
    • Specs are calculated with a 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) rock bucket.
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    Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and 6.1 m³ (8.0 yd³) Bucket
    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 -
    Ground to Center of Rear Axle - 3.2 ft -
    Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft -
    Reach at Maximum Lift - 8 ft -
    Clearance at Maximum Lift - 10.7 ft -
    B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 15 ft -
    Maximum Overall Height, Bucket Raised - 20.9 ft -
    Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper - 10.3 ft -
    Wheel Base - 12.5 ft -
    Maximum Overall Length - 35 ft -
    Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 12.2 ft -

    Dimensions (Approximate) - Quick Coupler and Fork
    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 -
    Ground to Center of Rear Axle - 3.2 ft -
    Ground to Fuel Tank Clearance - 2.3 ft -
    Ground to Lower Hitch Clearance - 1.5 ft -
    B-Pin Height at Maximum Lift - 15 ft -
    Rear Axle Center Line to Bumper - 10.3 ft -
    Wheel Base - 12.5 ft -
    Maximum Overall Length - 35.4 ft -
    Front Axle Centerline to Bucket Tip - 12.6 ft -
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