938M Small Wheel Loader

Maximum Gross Power188hp

Displacement (Standard Power Mode: Speed Range 1-3*)427in³

Maximum Rated Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)1600r/min

Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)183hp

Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)642ft·lbf

Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)176mhp

Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)649ft·lbf

Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)188hp

Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)172mhp

Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)627ft·lbf

Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)186mhp

Maximum Rated Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)1800r/min

Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)664ft·lbf

Displacement (Performance Power Mode: Speed Range 1-4)427in³

Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)190mhp

Note (1)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.

Engine ModelCat C7.1 ACERT**

Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)170hp

Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)173hp

Note (2)*Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology.

Note (3)**The Cat C7.1 ACERT engine meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V off-highway emission standards.

Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)170hp

Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)628ft·lbf

Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)184hp

Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)650ft·lbf

Operating Weight35778lb

Bucket Capacities2.5-5.0 m3 (3.2-6.5 yd3)

Bucket Capacities - Light Material3.1-5.0 m³ (4.0-6.5 yd³)

Bucket Capacities - General Purpose2.5-3.2 m³ (3.2-4.2 yd³)

ROPSISO 3471:2008

FOPSISO 3449:2008 Level II

Note (3)*The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and windows closed and at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds.

Note (1)Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard in North America and Europe.

Note (2)The declared dynamic operator sound pressure levels per ISO 6396:2008*, when properly installed and maintained, are:
– Standard cab: 68 ±3 dB(A)
– Deluxe cab: 66 ±2 dB(A)

Transmission - Gear Box2.9gal (US)

Engine Crankcase5.3gal (US)

Hydraulic System - Including Tank44.9gal (US)

Rear Axles9.2gal (US)

Front Axles9.2gal (US)

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank5gal (US)

NoteDEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1.

Hydraulic Tank23.8gal (US)

Fuel Tank51.5gal (US)

Cooling System7.9gal (US)

Note (1)*3rd and 4th function flow is fully adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the secondary display, when equipped.

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift5.5s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time9.7s

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder4351psi

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Total Cycle Time10.6s

Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump4061psi

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure4061psi

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height1.7s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height1.5s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift6.2s

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level2.7s

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow*42gal/min

Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure4351psi

Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level2.7s

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump50gal/min

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function Maximum Flow*50gal/min

Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump3500psi

Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction40°

Maximum Flow - Steering Pump34gal/min

Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left3.3turns

Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine)42506ft·lbf

Maximum Steering Torque - 40° (Full Turn)31398ft·lbf

Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - At 1,800 rpm: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed2.3s

Forward and Reverse - Range 317mile/h

Forward and Reverse - Range 425mile/h

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 1*1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph)

Forward and Reverse - Range 28mile/h

Note (1)European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”

Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008)101dB(A)

Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008)72dB(A)

Note (1)Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.

Standard Size20.5 R25, radial (L-3)

Note (2)In certain applications, the loader’s productive capabilities may exceed the tire’s tonnes-km/h (ton-mph) capabilities.

Other Choices Include20.5 R25, radial (L-2); 20.5 R25, radial (L-5); 20.5-25 12PR (L-2); 20.5-25 12PR (L-3); 20.5-25 16PR (L-5); 23.5 R25, radial (L-3); 650/65 R25 radial (L-3); Skidder/Agriculture; Solid Tires

Note (3)Caterpillar recommends that you consult a tire supplier to evaluate all conditions before selecting a tire model.

RearOscillating ±11 degrees; Open differential (standard); Limited slip differential (optional)

FrontFixed; Locking differential (standard)

Air ConditioningThe 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.

Recyclability94%

Standard

Auto idle shut down feature

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
– Selective Catalyst Reduction

Coded start (requires secondary display)

Coolant protection to –34° C (–29° F)

Enclosed wet disc full hydraulic brakes

Fuel priming pump, automatic

Hydraulically driven demand cooling fan

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

Parking brake, electric

Single plane cooling package wide six fins per inch density

Throttle lock and max speed limiter

Standard

Automatic lift and bucket 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) in fork mode

Hydraulic response setting (fast, medium, slow)

Hydraulic diagnostic connectors and S·O·SSM ports

Load sensing hydraulics and steering

Standard

Alternator, 115 amp, heavy duty

12V power supply in cab (2)

Batteries, 1,000 CCA (2) 24V system, disconnect switch

Back-up alarm

Emergency shutdown switch

Halogen work and roading lights, LED rear tail lights

Product Link^™ PRO with three year subscription

Remote jump start post

Resettable main and critical function breakers

Standard

75 mm (3 in) retractable seat belt, with audible alarm and indicator

Automatic temperature control

External heated mirrors with lower parabolic

Hydraulic control lockout

Interior cab lighting, door and dome

Interior rearview mirrors (2)

Lunch box storage

Radio ready speakers

Rear window defrost, electric

Seat-mounted electronic implement controls, adjustable

Column mounted multi function control – lights, wipers, turn signal

Tilt and telescopic steering wheel

Tinted front glass

Wet arm wiper/washer, 2-speed and intermittent, front

Standard

Large-access enclosure doors with adjustable close/open force

Parallel lift loader linkage

Standard

Deluxe cab

Secondary display

Rearview camera

Optional

Autolube, integrated in secondary display

Auxiliary flow, third and fourth function, adjustable through secondary display

Beacon light, strobe

Cab, deluxe (standard in Europe, optional in North America)
– Electrically adjustable external heated mirrors (2)
– Secondary display to enable features and adjust parameters
– Sunscreen, front and rear

Camera, rearview (standard in Europe)

Cold start package

Counterweight, (heavy and logger)

Coupler, (Fusion and ISO 23727)

Debris packages (low, medium, high)

Fenders (extended cover and full coverage)

Guarding (machine and operator)

Linkage, high lift

Lights, auxiliary, halogen or LED with engine and DEF compartment lights

Object Detection

Product Link ELITE with capabilities for software push, data logging, histogram and trend mapping

Radio packages

Ride Control System, adjustable through secondary display

Seats
– Deluxe seat – fully adjustable fabric air suspension seat with mid backrest and mechanical lumbar support
– 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

NOTE: Not all features are available in all regions.