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938M Waste Handler Small Wheel Loader

Engine

Engine Model C15 Cat® Cat® C7.1 -
Peak Power Speed 1600 - -
Peak Power Speed - Gross - SAE J1995 456 hp - -
Engine Power - ISO 14396 449 hp - -
Net Power - SAE J1349:2011 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 - -
Bore 5.4 in 4 in -
Stroke 6.75 in 5 in -
Displacement 927 in² 427 in³ -
Peak Torque - 1,200 rpm - SAE J1995 1778 lb/ft - -
Torque Rise 16% - -
Emissions 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 The Cat C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards. -
Maximum Gross Power - 188 hp -
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 -
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 -
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 14396:2002 - 188 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 -

Transmission

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 - -
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) -

Operating Specifications

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 - -
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)^ -

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° - -

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a or R1234yf. See the label or instruction manual for identification of the gas. - If equipped with R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430), the system co 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. -

Axles

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

Brakes

Brakes ISO 3450:2011 - -

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank 141 gal (US) 51.5 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) - -
Axles - Rear - 9.2 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) -

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
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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 - -

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) -

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). -

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% -
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