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Caterpillar 438D

Caterpillar 438D tractor
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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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Technical Specifications

Detailed specifications and technical data for Caterpillar 438D

Power

Engine:94 hp (70.1 kW)
Engine (gross):98.0 hp (73.1 kW)

Engine

Type:diesel, 4-cylinder, liquid-cooled
Model:Caterpillar 3054T
Power:94 hp (70.1 kW)
Fuel tank:33.8 gal (127.9 L)
Rated RPM:2200
Bore/Stroke:4.13x5.00 inches (105 x 127 mm)
Displacement:268 ci (4.4 L)
Starter type:electric
Power (gross):98.0 hp (73.1 kW)

Dimensions

Width:94.3 inches (239 cm)
Height:147.2 inches (373 cm)
Length:226.8 inches (576 cm)
Wheelbase:82.7 inches (210 cm)
Height (cab):114.2 inches (290 cm)
Ground clearance:12.6 inches (32 cm)
Operating weight:17,084 lbs (7749 kg)

Hydraulics

Type:LSPC, closed center
Pressure:3306 psi (227.9 bar)
Total flow:43.1 gpm (163.1 lpm)

Mechanical

Drive:Four-wheel drive

Production

Type:Backhoe loader tractor
Years made:2001 - 2003

Attachments

Loader

Bucket width:94.3 inches (239 cm)
Reach (dumped):30.1 inches (76 cm)
Bucket capacity:1.3 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

Type:Caterpillar Backhoe
Bucket force:14,712 lbs (6673 kg)
Digging depth:191.1 inches (485 cm)
Loading height:146.1 inches (371 cm)
Reach from pivot:221.9 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)
Overview:Front-end loader, Backhoe

Transmission

Type:power shuttle
Gears:4 forward and reverse