938M Aggregrate Handler Wheel Loader
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SPECS SUMMARY
| Maximum Gross Power | 188 HP (140 kW) |
| Operating Weight | 36839 lb (16710 kg) |
| Bucket Capacities | 2.9-5.0 m3 (3.8-6.5 yd3) |
| Bore | 4 in (105 mm) |
Specifications
| Maximum Gross Power | 188 HP (140 kW) |
| Operating Weight | 36839 lb (16710 kg) |
| Bucket Capacities | 2.9-5.0 m3 (3.8-6.5 yd3) |
| Bore | 4 in (105 mm) |
| Stroke | 5 in (135 mm) |
| Displacement | 427 in³ (7.01 l) |
| ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 |
| Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Raise (Ground Level to Maximum Lift) | 5.5/6.2 seconds |
| Forward and Reverse - Range 1* | 1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph) |
| Brakes - Service | Outboard wet disc |
| Note (3) | * 3rd and 4th function flow is fully adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the secondary display when equipped. |
| Note (1) | Power train is governed by the Caterpillar exclusive Intelligent Power Management system to deliver peak performance and efficiency. |
| Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow* | 42 gal/min (160 l/min) |
| Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke | 15.7 in (399 mm) |
| Fuel Tank | 51.5 gal (US) (195 l) |
| Note (2) | Offset rims available to meet European roading requirements. |
| Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter | 2 in (50 mm) |
| Note (1) | * Measurements were conducted with cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of maximum engine cooling fan speed. Sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. |
| Transmission - Gear Box | 2.9 gal (US) (11 l) |
| Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - 20.5 R25, 550/65, 600/65, 650/65 | ± 10.5 degrees |
| Front Axles | 9.2 gal (US) (35 l) |
| Cooling System | 8.5 gal (US) (32 l) |
| Rear Axle | Oscillating |
| Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter | 3.1 in (80 mm) |
| Engine Crankcase | 5.3 gal (US) (20 l) |
| Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke | 21.9 in (555 mm) |
| Forward and Reverse - Range 2 | 8 mile/h (13 km/h) |
| Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke | 31.1 in (789 mm) |
| Forward and Reverse - Range 3 | 17 mile/h (27 km/h) |
| Declared Sound Levels | Declared Sound Levels – Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008): 68 dB(A)* – Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008): 101 dB(A)* |
| Note (1) | **Aggregate Handler machine equipped with full counterweight and optional guards. |
| Operating Weight (1) | 16 199 kg (35,712 lb)** |
| Note (2) | ^Aggregate Handler equipped with full counterweight, optional guards, roading fenders, cold start package, and 23.5R25 tires. |
| Operating Weight (2) | 16 710 kg (36,839 lb)^ |
| Note (1) | **Aggregate Handler machine equipped with full counterweight and optional guards. |
| Note (2) | ^Aggregate Handler equipped with full counterweight, optional guards, roading fenders, cold start package, and 23.5R25 tires. |
| Full Turn Tip Load (1) | 10 551 kg (23,260 lb)** |
| Full Turn Tip Load (2) | 10 662 kg (23,504 lb)^ |
| Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function Maximum Flow* | 50 gal/min (190 l/min) |
| Note (2) | Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm). |
| Air Conditioning | The air conditioning system on this machine contains the fluorinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential – 1430. The system contains 1.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes. |
| Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - 23.5 R25 | ± 7 degrees |
| Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump | 3500 psi (24130 kPa) |
| Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter | 2.6 in (65 mm) |
| Front Axle - Traction Aid* | Locking differential (standard) |
| Note (1) | Steering system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting cylinders. |
| FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 LEVEL II |
| Front Axle | Fixed |
| Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Float Down (Maximum Lift to Ground Level) | 2.7/2.7 seconds |
| Note (3) | *Differential front locking axle can be engaged on the go at full torque to 20 km/h (12.4 mph) on the 938M. |
| Lift Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter | 4.7 in (120 mm) |
| Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump | 4061 psi (28000 kPa) |
| Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank | 5 gal (US) (19 l) |
| Maximum Flow - Implement Pump | 50 gal/min (190 l/min) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 23.8 gal (US) (90 l) |
| Note (2) | Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard and denote power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, emission components and fan at specified speed. |
| Net Power - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 170 HP (127 kW) |
| Net Power - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 183 HP (137 kW) |
| Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 190 HP (140 kW) |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 184 HP (137 kW) |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 (metric) at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 186 HP (137 kW) |
| Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 650 ft·lbf (882 N·m) |
| Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 627 ft·lbf (850 N·m) |
| Emissions | The Cat C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards. |
| Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 173 HP (129 kW) |
| Note (1) | *Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology. |
| Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 176 HP (129 kW) |
| Note (3) | No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems. |
| Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 649 ft·lbf (880 N·m) |
| Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 1600 r/min (1600 r/min) |
| Maximum Rated Gross Power - ISO 14396 | 188 HP (140 kW) |
| Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 1800 r/min (1800 r/min) |
| Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 188 HP (140 kW) |
| Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 642 ft·lbf (870 N·m) |
| Engine Model | Cat® C7.1 |
| Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 664 ft·lbf (900 N·m) |
| Net Power (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 1600 r/min (1600 r/min) |
| Net Power (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 1800 r/min (1800 r/min) |
| Note (2) | Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm). |
| Brakes - Parking | Spring applied hydraulically released |
| Note | * Creeper control allows maximum speed range adjustability from 1 km/h (0.6 mph) to 13 km/h (8 mph) in Range 1 through the secondary display when equipped. Factory default is 7 km/h (4.4 mph). |
| Forward and Reverse - Range 4 | 25 mile/h (40 km/h) |
| Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter | 3.5 in (90 mm) |
| Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Total Cycle Time | 9.7/10.6 seconds |
| Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - Maximum RPM: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed | 2.3 s (2.3 s) |
| Rear Axle - Traction Aid - Optional | Limited slip differential |
| Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Dump (at Maximum Lift Height) | 1.5/1.7 seconds |
| Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder | 4351 psi (30000 kPa) |
| Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 44.9 gal (US) (170 l) |
| Tilt Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
| Maximum Rated Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) | 190 HP (140 kW) |
| Note (1) | Implement system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting lift cylinders and a single double acting tilt cylinder. |
| Rear Axles | 9.2 gal (US) (35 l) |
| Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - Minimum RPM: Pump Flow Limited | 3.1 s (3.1 s) |
| Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure | 4061 psi (28000 kPa) |
| Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure | 4351 psi (30000 kPa) |
| Maximum Flow - Steering Pump | 34 gal/min (130 l/min) |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 170 HP (127 kW) |
| Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 628 ft·lbf (852 N·m) |
| Net Power - ISO 9249 (metric) at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 172 HP (127 kW) |
| Recyclability | 94% |
Benefits and Features
INCREASED PAYLOAD
Additional counterweight improves stability without reducing ground clearance or departure angle to maximize performance.
LONG LIFE SAND AND GRAVEL BUCKETS
Performance Series Buckets deliver higher fill factors and better material retention for significant productivity and fuel efficiency improvements. The buckets feature a long floor, open throat, curved side bars and additional serviceable wear plates including corner guards.
PROTECT YOUR POWER TRAIN
Increase your fording depths with optional elevated breathers. Remote mounted high on the machine for the front and rear axles and hydrostatic gear box. Allows settling pond clean out without contamination.
The Cat® C7.1 engine provides cleaner, quieter operation while delivering superior performance and durability through a high torque, low speed design. Caterpillar's exclusive Intelligent Power Management system monitors operator input and power availability to keep the machine working at peak efficiency and provide the operator with greater customization to suit their application.
A choice of Power Modes allows you to choose between maximum fuel efficiency or boosted power along with hydraulic speed.
STANDARD POWER MODE
- Saves fuel and reduces cab sound levels
- Biggest gains are seen during load and carry, snow removal and roading applications
PERFORMANCE POWER MODE - Enabled at the push of a button (HP+), boosts engine power by up to 10% and engine speed by over 12%
- Increases hydraulic cycle times and productivity
Lock up and go with fully locking front differential axle that can be engaged on the move at full torque. Maximize your traction with optional Limited Slip Differential on the rear axle to keep you climbing.
A spacious, quiet and comfortable operator environment helps keep you relaxed and productive throughout the day. Experience superior all around visibility with single piece front windshield, redesigned linkage and clean hydraulic lines routing. Seat-mounted controls featuring low effort joystick for lift and tilt functions along with integrated Forward/Neutral/Reverse switch, differential lock trigger and optional third and fourth auxiliary functions.
- Automatic climate control with heated rear glass and external mirrors
- Information at a glance with large primary LCD display
- Heated and cooled seat option
- Optional Ride Control
- Exclusive electro-hydraulic cylinder snubbing
- An extra eye on the job site with optional integrated rear object detection and optional* rearview camera
The M Series Aggregate Handler will remember you and your personal settings with unique operator codes to make this machine truly yours and keep it secure.
Work as one with your machine by customizing your controls.
- Select your Power Train Mode
- Reduce tire wear using Rimpull
- Fine tune ground speed with Creeper Control
- Adjustable Electo-Hydraulic Controls
- Set Directional Shift Response based on job application
Get up and running quickly with ground level, daily service access and optional engine compartment lighting. Three large service doors can be opened and closed in any order to give full access to filters and service points. Extended service intervals on hydraulic and power train filters reduce service time and maximize uptime. Additional service features include:
- Product Link™ PRO standard with optional subscription to VisionLink®.
- Maintenance reminders through secondary display at scheduled intervals.
- Fit for Life Diesel Particulate Filter that is designed to exceed the engine overhaul life.
- Quick fuel filter service with Caterpillar's exclusive electric fuel priming pump.
- Jump start studs as standard equipment.
- Extended cleanouts with single plane cooling system and wide spaced 6 fans per inch coolers as standard.
- Integrated Autolube (optional) with adjustable greasing frequency.
With renowned Cat dealer support, rely on your Cat dealer to help you every step of the way with new or used machine sales, rental or rebuild options to meet your business needs.
Maximize your machine uptime with unsurpassed worldwide parts availability, trained technicians and customer support agreements.
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- The Cat® C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V and Korea Tier 5 emission standards.
- Engine Idle Management System (EIMS) helps maximize fuel efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining machine performance.
- Engine Idle Shutdown Timer reduces fuel burn, greenhouse gas emissions and unnecessary idle time by shutting down the machine after a pre-set idling period.
- Performance Series Buckets have rounded side boards, a longer floor and open angle to carry more and load quicker so each pass is the most efficient.
- Rimpull Control is a quick way to adjust the torque to the tires for less slipping and tire wear.
- Cat® Production Measurement provides real-time payload weighing which help you maximize productivity, reduce fuel burn and greenhouse gas emissions, all while improving job site efficiency and lowering costs.
- Extended maintenance intervals not only reduce downtime but decrease the amount of fluid and filters that are replaced over the life of the machine.
- Power on Demand, transparent to the operator, provides full-time efficiency and power when you need it.
- Tire Pressure Monitoring provides real-time tire pressure information to the operator to help increase tire wear and achieve better fuel efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
- Intelligent Hystat Transmission helps improves control and reduces fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions in load and carry applications.
- Variable Displacement Pumps match power to load as application requirements change.
Standard Equipment
- Axle Duo-Cone™ seal guards
- Axle seal guards
- Auto idle shut down feature
- Auto idle shut down feature
- Cat C7.1 engine
– Power modes (Standard and Performance)
– Power by range (High Power in Range 4)
– Turbocharged and aftercooled
– Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life) - Cat C7.1 ACERT engine: – Power Modes (Standard and Performance) – Power by Range (High Power in Range 4) – Turbocharged and aftercooled – Filtered crankcase breather – Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life)
- Coded start (requires secondary display)
- Coolant protection to –34° C (–29° F)
- Differential lock in front axle
- Differential lock in front axle
- Enclosed wet disc full hydraulic brakes
- Dry type air cleaner
- Hydraulically driven demand cooling fan
- Enclosed wet disc full hydraulic brakes
- Hydrostatic transmission with electronic control
– Operator modes (Default, TC, Hystat, and Ice)
– Directional Shift Aggressiveness (fast, medium, slow)
– Rimpull control, adjust wheel torque
– Creeper control, adjust ground speed - Fuel priming pump, automatic
- Parking brake, electric
- Fuel water separator
- Single plane cooling package wide six fins per inch density
- Hydraulically driven demand cooling fan
- Oil sampling ports
- Intelligent hydrostatic transmission: – Power train modes – Directional Shift Aggressiveness – Rimpull control, adjust wheel torque – Creeper control, adjust ground speed
- Throttle lock and max speed limiter
- Lubed for life driveshafts
- Parking brake, electric
- Wide spaced 6 fins per inch cooling package
- S·O·SSM sampling ports
- Throttle lock and maximum speed limiter
- Automatic lift lower and tilt kickouts, adjustable in-cab
- Bucket and fork modes, adjustable in-cab
- Cylinder damping at kickout and mechanical end stops
- Fine mode control (fast, medium, slow)
- Hydraulic response setting (fast, medium, slow)
- Automatic lift, lower and tilt kickouts
- Load sensing hydraulics and steering
- Bucket and Fork Modes, adjustable in-cab
- Seat-mounted hydraulic joystick controls
- Cylinder damping at kickout and end stops
- Fine Mode control in Fork Mode
- Hydraulic Response setting
- Load sensing hydraulics and steering
- Seat-mounted hydraulic joystick controls
- Alternator, 115 amp, heavy duty
- Batteries, 1,000 CCA (2) 24V system, disconnect switch
- Back-up alarm
- Emergency shutdown switch
- Halogen work and roading lights, LED rear tail lights
- Alternator, 115-amp, heavy duty
- Product Link PRO with three year subscription
- 12V power supply in cab (2)
- Remote jump start post
- Batteries, 1,000 CCA (2) 24 volt system
- Resettable main and critical function breakers
- Back-up alarm
- Emergency shutdown switch
- Heavy duty gear reduction starter
- Product Link PRO with subscription
- Remote jump start post
- Resettable main and critical function breakers
- 75 mm (3 in) High-Vis retractable seat belt, with audible alarm and indicator
- Automatic temperature control
- Cab, pressurized
- Camera, rearview
- External heated mirrors with lower parabolic
- Ground level cab door release
- 75 mm (3 in) retractable seat belt, with audible alarm and indicator
- Hydraulic control lockout
- Automatic temperature control
- Mirror, single
- Cab, enclosed and pressurized
- Lunch box storage
- Cup holders
- Radio ready speakers
- External heated mirrors with lower parabolic
- Rear window defrost, electric
- Ground level cab door release
- Column mounted multi function control – lights, wipers, turn signal
- Gauges: – Digital hour meter, odometer, tachometer, ground speed and direction indicator – Engine coolant temperature gauge – Fuel and Diesel Exhaust Fluid level – Hydraulic oil temperature gauge
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Hydraulic control lockout
- Tinted front glass
- Interior cab lighting, door and dome
- Wet arm wiper/washer, 2-speed and intermittent, front, lights, wipers, turn signal
- Interior rearview mirrors (2)
- Suspension seat, fabric
- Lunch box storage
- Operator warning system indicators
- Radio ready speakers
- Rear window defrost, electric
- Seat-mounted controls, adjustable
- Sliding glass on the side windows
- Column mounted multi function control – lights, wipers, turn signal
- Suspension seat, fabric
- Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
- Wet arm wiper/washer, front and rear
- Large-access enclosure doors with adjustable close/open force
- Cat optimized Z-bar linkage with parallel lift
- Recovery hitch, with pin
- Remote mounted lubrication points
- Lockable compartments and enclosures
- Large-access enclosure doors
- Parallel lift loader linkage
- Recovery hitch with pin
- Remote mounted lubrication points
- Lockable compartments and enclosures
Optional Equipment
- Automatic blower control
- Electrically adjustable heated mirrors (2)
- LED interior lighting
- Secondary display to adjust settings
- Autolube, integrated in secondary display
- Auxiliary flow, third and fourth function
- Differential, limited slip, rear
- Beacon light, strobe
- Cab, deluxe (standard in Europe)
– Camera, rearview integrated into advanced display
– Electrically adjustable external heated mirrors (2)
– Secondary display to enable features and adjust parameters
– LED interior lighting
– Sunscreen, front and rear
– Touchscreen secondary display
– Ride control adjustable speed activation
– Preventative maintenance reminders
– Integrated help function (26 languages) - Camera, roof mounted, front view with separate display
- Cold start package
– Ether starting aid, block heater and additional batteries, 1,000 CCA (4 total) - Counterweight, additional options
- Coupler, (Fusion and ISO 23727)
- Debris packages (low, medium, high)
- Fenders (extended cover and full coverage)
- Guarding packages
- Linkage, high lift
- Lights, auxiliary, halogen or LED with engine and DEF compartment lights
- Payload Technology
– Cat Production Measurement (CPM)
– CPM Printer - Product Link ELITE with capabilities for software push, data logging, histogram and trend mapping
- Radio packages
- Rear Object Detection
- Ride Control System, adjustable through secondary display
- Seats
– Deluxe seat – fully adjustable fabric air suspension seat with mid seat backrest
– Premium seat – fully adjustable leather and fabric air suspension with high backrest and air lumbar support. Seat is heated and ventilated on bottom cushion and backrest. - Steering
– Dual mode and secondary - Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
- Ether starting aid, block heater and additional batteries 1,000 CCA (4 in total)
- Power train, (lower, side, driveshaft and crankcase)
- Windshield and lights
- Cylinders, tilt and steering
- Radio ready with Bluetooth
- Radio, AM/FM with Bluetooth and clock
- Radio, AM/FM with CD player deluxe, weatherband, Bluetooth and clock
- Deluxe seat – fully adjustable fabric air suspension seat with high seat backrest
- Premium seat – fully adjustable leather and fabric air suspension with high backrest and air lumbar support. Heated and cooled bottom cushion and backrest.
- Dual mode and Secondary
- Bias ply, 17.5, 20.5-25
- Radial, 17.5, 20.5, 23.5, 550/65, 600/65, 650/65 R25