Caterpillar industrial tractors

Caterpillar 438 II

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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Model438 II

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar 438 II

Power
Engine77 hp (57.4 kW)
Engine (gross)83.0 hp (61.9 kW)
Engine
Typediesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelPerkins 4.236
Power77 hp (57.4 kW)
Bore/Stroke3.875x5.00 inches (98 x 127 mm)
Displacement235.8 ci (3.9 L)
Starter typeelectric
Power (gross)83.0 hp (61.9 kW)
Dimensions
Width94.7 inches (240 cm)
Height141.6 inches (359 cm)
Length224.3 inches (569 cm)
Wheelbase81.4 inches (206 cm)
Height (cab)110.0 inches (279 cm)
Ground clearance13.2 inches (33 cm)
Operating weight16,238 lbs (7365 kg)
Hydraulics
Pressure2697 psi (186.0 bar)
Total flow36.5 gpm (138.2 lpm)
Mechanical
Drive4x2 2WD, 4x4 MFWD 4WD optional
Production
TypeBackhoe loader tractor
Years made1990 - 1992
ManufacturerCaterpillar
Attachments
Loader
Bucket width94.3 inches (239 cm)
Reach (dumped)33.7 inches (85 cm)
Bucket capacity1.3 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
TypeCaterpillar Backhoe
Bucket force11,010 lbs (4994 kg)
Digging depth189.4 inches (481 cm)
Loading height136.1 inches (345 cm)
Reach from pivot220.7 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 overviewFront-end loader, Backhoe
Transmission
Type4-speed
Gears4 forward and reverse