Caterpillar industrial tractors

Caterpillar 438D

The Caterpillar 438D is a backhoe loader tractor produced from 2001 to 2003. It features a Caterpillar 4.4L 4-cylinder diesel engine delivering 94 hp (70.1 kW) rated at 2200 RPM, with a gross power of 98 hp (73.1 kW). The tractor has a 4-speed power shuttle transmission with 4 forward and reverse gears and four-wheel drive. It has a fuel tank capacity of 33.8 gallons (127.9 L). The hydraulics system is LSPC closed center with 3306 psi pressure and 43.1 gpm total flow. Dimensions include a wheelbase of 82.7 inches (210 cm), length of 226.8 inches (576 cm), width of 94.3 inches (239 cm), and operating weight of 17,084 lbs (7749 kg). Attachments include a front-end loader with 7,471 lbs lift capacity and a Caterpillar backhoe with digging depth up to 232 inches (589 cm) with extended stick.
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Model438D

Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar 438D

Power
Engine94 hp (70.1 kW)
Engine (gross)98.0 hp (73.1 kW)
Engine
Typediesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
ModelCaterpillar 3054T
Power94 hp (70.1 kW)
Fuel tank33.8 gal (127.9 L)
Rated RPM2200
Bore/Stroke4.13x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Displacement268 ci (4.4 L)
Starter typeelectric
Power (gross)98.0 hp (73.1 kW)
Dimensions
Width94.3 inches (239 cm)
Height147.2 inches (373 cm)
Length226.8 inches (576 cm)
Wheelbase82.7 inches (210 cm)
Height (cab)114.2 inches (290 cm)
Ground clearance12.6 inches (32 cm)
Operating weight17,084 lbs (7749 kg)
Hydraulics
TypeLSPC, closed center
Pressure3306 psi (227.9 bar)
Total flow43.1 gpm (163.1 lpm)
Mechanical
DriveFour-wheel drive
Production
TypeBackhoe loader tractor
Years made2001 - 2003
Attachments
Loader
Bucket width94.3 inches (239 cm)
Reach (dumped)30.1 inches (76 cm)
Bucket capacity1.3 cu yd (1.0 cu m)
Breakout (bucket)11,285 lbs (5118 kg)
Clearance (dumped)102.9 inches (261 cm)
Lift (full at pin)7,471 lbs (3388 kg)
Backhoe
TypeCaterpillar Backhoe
Bucket force14,712 lbs (6673 kg)
Digging depth191.1 inches (485 cm)
Loading height146.1 inches (371 cm)
Reach from pivot221.9 inches (563 cm)
Bucket force (extended stick)14,583 lbs (6614 kg)
Digging depth (extended stick)232.0 inches (589 cm)
Loading height (extended stick)168.3 inches (427 cm)
Reach from pivot (extended stick)262.4 inches (666 cm)
OverviewFront-end loader, Backhoe
Transmission
Typepower shuttle
Gears4 forward and reverse