Caterpillar 438C Backhoe Loader

Backhoe

Dig Depth 16 ft (5 m)
Dig Depth – Extended 20 ft (6 m)
Load Height – Extended 14 ft (4 m)
Reach at Load Height – Extended 9 ft (3 m)
Reach From Swivel 19 ft (6 m)
Reach From Swivel – Extended 22 ft (7 m)

Dimensions

Ground Clearance 1 ft (0 m)
Height to Top of Suspended Cab 10 ft (3 m)
Transport Length 19 ft (6 m)
Transport Width 8 ft (2 m)
Wheelbase 7 ft (2 m)

Engine

Aspiration Turbocharged
Displacement 244 cu in (4,000 cu cm)
Engine Model 3054
Gross Power 89 hp (66 kw)
Net Power 85 hp (63 kw)
Net Torque Rise 0.241
Number of Cylinders 4
Power Measured @ 2200 rpm

Hydraulic System

Pump Flow Capacity 43 gpm (162 lpm)
Pump Type Piston
Relief Valve Pressure 3000 psi

Loader

Bucket Breakout Force 11,330 lbs (5,139 kg)
Bucket Capacity 1 cu yd (1 cu m)
Bucket Width 94 in (240 cm)
Clearance at Max Dump Height 9 ft (3 m)
Dig Depth 2 in (4 cm)
Reach at Max Dump Height 3 ft (1 m)

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage 52 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 6 gal (22 l)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity 2 gal (8 l)
Fuel Capacity 34 gal (128 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 21 gal (79 l)
Oil System Fluid Capacity 2 gal (8 l)
Operating Voltage 12 volts
Operating Weight 4wd 16,667 lbs (7,560 kg)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity 6 gal (24 l)
Tire Size Front – 2wd / 4wd 335/80 x R18
Transmission Fluid Capacity 5 gal (18 l)
Turning Radius 27 ft (8 m)

Tires

Rear Tires Size 16.9 x R28

Transmission

Max Speed 20 mph (32 kph)
Max Speed – Reverse 20 mph (32 kph)
Number of Forward Gears 4
Number of Reverse Gears 4
Transmission Type Power Shuttle
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