Caterpillar industrial tractors

Caterpillar 438C

The Caterpillar 438C is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 1996 to 2000. It features a Caterpillar 3054 turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine with 85 hp (63.4 kW) rated power and 89 hp (66.4 kW) gross power. The tractor has a 4-speed Power Shuttle transmission with 4 forward and reverse gears and four-wheel drive. It has a fuel capacity of 33.8 gallons (127.9 L) and a hydraulic system capacity of 20.9 gallons (79.1 L). The backhoe loader has a digging depth ranging from 191.9 to 233.2 inches and a loader bucket capacity of 1.3 cubic yards. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 82.7 inches, length of 226.0 inches, width of 94.3 inches, and operating weight of 16,670 lbs.

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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar 438C

Power

Engine	85 hp (63.4 kW)
Engine (gross)	89.0 hp (66.4 kW)

Engine

Type	turbocharged diesel
Model	Caterpillar 3054
Power	85 hp (63.4 kW)
Cooling	liquid-cooled
Starter	electric
Cylinders	4-cylinder
Rated RPM	2200
Bore/Stroke	4.13x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Displacement	268 ci (4.4 L)
Oil capacity	6.6 qts (6.2 L)
Power (gross)	89.0 hp (66.4 kW)
Starter volts	12
Coolant capacity	19.6 qts (18.5 L)

Capacity

Fuel	33.8 gal (127.9 L)
Rear axle	21.8 qts (20.6 L)
Front axle	6.8 qts (6.4 L)
Hydraulic system	20.9 gal (79.1 L)

Dimensions

Width	94.3 inches (239 cm)
Height	148.2 inches (376 cm)
Length	226.0 inches (574 cm)
Wheelbase	82.7 inches (210 cm)
Height (cab)	114.2 inches (290 cm)
Ground clearance	13.2 inches (33 cm)
Operating weight	16,670 lbs (7561 kg)

Electrical

Charging amps	52
Charging system	alternator

Hydraulics

Capacity	20.9 gal (79.1 L)
Pressure	2999 psi (206.8 bar)
Total flow	42.8 gpm (162.0 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive	Four-wheel drive

Production

Type	Backhoe loader tractor
Years made	1996 - 2000
Manufacturer	Caterpillar

Attachments

Backhoe	Type Caterpillar Backhoe, Digging depth 191.9 inches (487 cm), Digging depth (extended stick) 233.2 inches (592 cm), Reach from pivot 224.8 inches (570 cm), Reach from pivot (extended stick) 266.0 inches (675 cm), Loading height 145.0 inches (368 cm), Loading height (extended stick) 171.0 inches (434 cm)
Front-end loader	Breakout force 11,330 lbs (5139 kg), Reach (dumped) 30.7 inches (77 cm), Clearance (dumped) 104.5 inches (265 cm), Bucket width 94.3 inches (239 cm), Bucket capacity 1.3 cu yd (1.0 cu m)

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