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Caterpillar 438 II

Caterpillar 438 II tractor
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The Caterpillar 438 II is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1990 to 1992. It features a Perkins 3.9L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 77 hp (57.4 kW) net and 83 hp (61.9 kW) gross power. The tractor offers a 4-speed transmission with 4 forward and reverse gears and optional 4x4 MFWD drive. Hydraulics operate at 2697 psi with a total flow of 36.5 gpm. Dimensions include an 81.4 inch wheelbase, 224.3 inch length, and an operating weight of 16,238 lbs. Attachments include a front-end loader with a 1.3 cubic yard bucket and a Caterpillar backhoe with digging depths up to 238.7 inches with extended stick.
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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar 438 II

Power

Engine:77 hp (57.4 kW)
Engine (gross):83.0 hp (61.9 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Perkins 4.236
Power:77 hp (57.4 kW)
Bore/Stroke:3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm)
Displacement:235.8 ci (3.9 L)
Starter type:electric
Power (gross):83.0 hp (61.9 kW)

Dimensions

Width:94.7 inches (240 cm)
Height:141.6 inches (359 cm)
Length:224.3 inches (569 cm)
Wheelbase:81.4 inches (206 cm)
Height (cab):110.0 inches (279 cm)
Ground clearance:13.2 inches (33 cm)
Operating weight:16,238 lbs (7365 kg)

Hydraulics

Pressure:2697 psi (186.0 bar)
Total flow:36.5 gpm (138.2 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD optional

Production

Type:Backhoe loader tractor
Years made:1990 - 1992
Manufacturer:Caterpillar

Attachments

Loader

Bucket width:94.3 inches (239 cm)
Reach (dumped):33.7 inches (85 cm)
Bucket capacity:1.3 cu yd (1.0 cu m)
Breakout (bucket):8,025 lbs (3640 kg)
Clearance (dumped):104.3 inches (264 cm)
Lift (full at pin):5,213 lbs (2364 kg)

Backhoe

Type:Caterpillar Backhoe
Bucket force:11,010 lbs (4994 kg)
Digging depth:189.4 inches (481 cm)
Loading height:136.1 inches (345 cm)
Reach from pivot:220.7 inches (560 cm)
Bucket force (extended stick):10,822 lbs (4908 kg)
Digging depth (extended stick):238.7 inches (606 cm)
Loading height (extended stick):164.4 inches (417 cm)
Reach from pivot (extended stick):269.6 inches (684 cm)
Attachment overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

Type:4-speed
Gears:4 forward and reverse