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Caterpillar 438C

Caterpillar 438C tractor
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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)

Transmission

Type:Power Shuttle
Gears:4 forward and reverse
Oil capacity:16.3 qts (15.4 L)

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth:191.9 to 233.2 inches