938M

Maximum Gross Power
188 hp / 140 kW
Operating Weight
35778 lb / 16229 kg
Displacement (Standard Power Mode: Speed Range 1-3*)
427 in³ / 7.01 l

The Cat 938M Small Wheel Loader sets the standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and operator comfort. The improved optimized Z-bar loader linkage delivers the quick loading performance of a traditional Z-bar with the parallelism and load handling capability of a tool carrier. A high torque, low speed C7.1 ACERT engine works in concert with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver fuel efficiency as standard. Meets Tier 4 Final/Stage V emission standards with an environmentally friendly, Clean Emission Module designed to manage itself so you can concentrate on your work. Experience the new industry benchmark.

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Engine
Maximum Gross Power 188 hp / 140 kW
Displacement (Standard Power Mode: Speed Range 1-3*) 427 in³ / 7.01 l
Maximum Rated Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 1600 r/min
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 183 hp / 137 kW
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 642 ft·lbf / 870 N·m
Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 176 mhp
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 649 ft·lbf / 880 N·m
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 188 hp / 140 kW
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 172 mhp
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 627 ft·lbf / 850 N·m
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 186 mhp
Maximum Rated Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 1800 r/min
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 664 ft·lbf / 900 N·m
Displacement (Performance Power Mode: Speed Range 1-4) 427 in³ / 7.01 l
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 190 mhp
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 Model Cat C7.1 ACERT**
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 170 hp / 127 kW
Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 173 hp / 129 kW
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*) 170 hp / 127 kW
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 628 ft·lbf / 852 N·m
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 184 hp / 137 kW
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) 650 ft·lbf / 882 N·m
Buckets
Bucket Capacities 2.5-5.0 m3 (3.2-6.5 yd3)
Bucket Capacities - Light Material 3.1-5.0 m³ (4.0-6.5 yd³)
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose 2.5-3.2 m³ (3.2-4.2 yd³)
Weights
Operating Weight 35778 lb / 16229 kg
Cab
ROPS ISO 3471:2008
FOPS ISO 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:<br>– Standard cab: 68 ±3 dB(A)<br>– Deluxe cab: 66 ±2 dB(A)
Service Refill Capacities
Transmission - Gear Box 2.9 gal (US) / 11 l
Engine Crankcase 5.3 gal (US) / 20 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank 44.9 gal (US) / 170 l
Rear Axles 9.2 gal (US) / 35 l
Front Axles 9.2 gal (US) / 35 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank 5 gal (US) / 19 l
Note DEF used in Cat SCR systems must meet the requirements outlined in the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standard 22241-1.
Hydraulic Tank 23.8 gal (US) / 90 l
Fuel Tank 51.5 gal (US) / 195 l
Cooling System 7.9 gal (US) / 32 l
Loader Hydraulic System
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 Lift 5.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time 9.7 s
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder 4351 psi / 30000 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Total Cycle Time 10.6 s
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump 4061 psi / 28000 kPa
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure 4061 psi / 28000 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height 1.7 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height 1.5 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift 6.2 s
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level 2.7 s
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow* 42 gal/min / 160 l/min
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure 4351 psi / 30000 kPa
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level 2.7 s
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump 50 gal/min / 190 l/min
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function Maximum Flow* 50 gal/min / 190 l/min
Steering
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump 3500 psi / 24130 kPa
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction 40°
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump 34 gal/min / 130 l/min
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left 3.3 turns
Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine) 42506 ft·lbf / 57630 N·m
Maximum Steering Torque - 40° (Full Turn) 31398 ft·lbf / 42570 N·m
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - At 1,800 rpm: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed 2.3 s
Transmission
Forward and Reverse - Range 3 17 mile/h / 27 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Range 4 25 mile/h / 40 km/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 2 8 mile/h / 13 km/h
Sound
Note (1) European Union Directive “2000/14/EC”
Average Exterior Sound Pressure (ISO 6395:2008) 101 dB(A)
Operator Sound Pressure (ISO 6396:2008) 72 dB(A)
Tires
Note (1) Other tire choices are available. Contact your Cat dealer for details.
Standard Size 20.5 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 Include 20.5 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.
Axles
Rear Oscillating ±11 degrees; Open differential (standard); Limited slip differential (optional)
Front Fixed; Locking differential (standard)
Air Conditioning System
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.
Sustainability
Recyclability 94%

Standard Equipment

  • POWER TRAIN
    • 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
  • HYDRAULICS
    • 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
  • ELECTRICAL
    • 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
  • OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
    • 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
  • OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Large-access enclosure doors with adjustable close/open force
    • Parallel lift loader linkage
  • EU STANDARD EQUIPMENT
    • Deluxe cab
    • Secondary display
    • Rearview camera

Optional Equipment

  • OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
    • 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.

Pallet Fork Carriages

For moving palletized loads on construction sites, handling bagged fertilizer and seed at landscaping and nursery sites.

Model Height Width Weight
1566 mm (62 in) 39.6 in / 1006 mm 62 in / 1566 mm 1569.9 lb / 712.1 kg
1566 mm (62 in) 37.5 in / 953 mm 62 in / 1566 mm 714.3 lb / 324 kg

Command

Combining the Fleet, Terrain, Detect and Health capabilities of Cat® MineStar™ System, Command enables you to implement remote control, semi-autonomous or fully autonomous mining equipment systems - offering unprecedented improvements in operator safety, equipment availability and site productivity.

Model
Cat Command Remote Control for Construction

Equipment Management

Cat® Equipment Management gives you access to the data you need to keep your equipment on the job site and earning money. You can track equipment location and hours, monitor machine use and health, then take informed action that will keep your operation running smoothly, efficiently and profitably.

Model
VisionLink®

Light Material Buckets - Performance Series

High capacity increases productivity in handling light materials.

Model Width Height Weight
3.5 m3 (4.6 yd3), Bolt-On Cutting Edge 107.4 in / 2727 mm 57 in / 1449 mm 2747 lb / 1246 kg
4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3), Bolt-On Cutting Edge 107.4 in / 2727 mm 57 in / 1449 mm 3024.7 lb / 1372 kg
5.0 m3 (6.5 yd3), Bolt-On Cutting Edge 107.4 in / 2727 mm 66.4 in / 1687 mm 3152.6 lb / 1430 kg

Pipe & Pole Forks

Cat® Pipe & Pole Forks are designed and built for use in oil and gas field drilling, pipe line construction and above-ground utilities work.

Model Width Tine Length Weight
1524 mm (60 in) 100.7 in / 2559 mm 60 in / 1524 mm 3505.3 lb / 1590 kg
1829 mm (72 in) 100.7 in / 2559 mm 72 in / 1829 mm 4301.2 lb / 1951 kg

General Purpose Buckets - Performance Series

General Purpose Performance buckets provides higher fill factors and material retention in load and carry applications, as well as grading, leveling and dumping in a wide variety of applications and materials.

Model Width Height Weight
2.5 m3 (3.3 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler 99.2 in / 2520 mm 54.3 in / 1378 mm 2120.8 lb / 962 kg
2.5 m3 (3.3 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler 107.4 in / 2727 mm 52.5 in / 1333 mm 2123 lb / 963 kg
2.5 m3 (3.3 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 100.4 in / 2549 mm 55.3 in / 1404 mm 2410.9 lb / 1093.56 kg
2.5 m3 (3.3 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 53.5 in / 1358 mm 2431.7 lb / 1103 kg
2.7 m3 (3.5 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler 100 in / 2540 mm 55.7 in / 1414 mm 2120.8 lb / 962 kg
2.7 m3 (3.5 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler 107.4 in / 2727 mm 54.3 in / 1378 mm 2220.1 lb / 1007 kg
2.7 m3 (3.5 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 107.4 in / 2727 mm 55.3 in / 1404 mm 2541.9 lb / 1153 kg
2.9 m3 (3.8 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler 107.4 in / 2727 mm 55.7 in / 1414 mm 2297.2 lb / 1042 kg
2.9 m3 (3.8 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 56.7 in / 1439 mm 2601.5 lb / 1180 kg

Sand & Gravel Buckets

Sand and Gravel Buckets are designed for aggregate handling in batch plant loader applications.

Model Width Height Weight
2.5 m3 (3.3 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 53.5 in / 1359 mm 2533.1 lb / 1149 kg
2.7 m3 (3.5 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 55.3 in / 1404 mm 2638.9 lb / 1197 kg
2.9 m3 (3.8 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108 in / 2743 mm 56.7 in / 1440 mm 2724.9 lb / 1236 kg
3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3), Pin On 108 in / 2735 mm 56.7 in / 1462 mm 2758 lb / 1208 kg
3.2 m3 (4.2 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 58.6 in / 1488 mm 2788.8 lb / 1265 kg

Angle Brooms

Used for clearing parking lots, industrial plants, mill yards, airport runways, streets, driveways and lanes.

Model Overall Width Sweeping Width Brush Diameter
BA25 Hydraulic, 24V 106 in / 2700 mm 98.4 in / 2500 mm 27.6 in / 700 mm
BA25 Manual 106 in / 2700 mm 98.4 in / 2500 mm 27.6 in / 700 mm
BA30 Hydraulic, 24V 126 in / 3200 mm 118.1 in / 3000 mm 36 in / 915 mm
BA30 Manual 126 in / 3200 mm 118.1 in / 3000 mm 36 in / 915 mm

Loader Rakes

Loader Rakes are designed to remove roots from the ground and are also used to pile up branches, logs or roots during a land cleaning application.

Model Width Weight Overall Height
2348 mm (92 in), Fusion™ Coupler 92.4 in / 2348 mm 4321.1 lb / 1960 kg 73.4 in / 1865 mm
2348 mm (92 in), Fusion™ Coupler 92.4 in / 2348 mm 4620.9 lb / 2096 kg 73.4 in / 1865 mm
2697 mm (106 in), Fusion™ Coupler 106.2 in / 2697 mm 2963 lb / 1344 kg 65.1 in / 1653 mm
3048 mm (120 in), Fusion™ Coupler 120 in / 3048 mm 4936.1 lb / 2239 kg 73.8 in / 1874 mm

Light Material Buckets

Used for loading light, loosely-packed materials.

Model Width Height Weight
3.0 m3 (3.9 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 53.9 in / 1369 mm 2689.6 lb / 1220 kg
3.5 m3 (4.6 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 57 in / 1449 mm 2872.6 lb / 1303 kg
3.8 m3 (5.0 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 58.2 in / 1478 mm 3015.9 lb / 1368 kg
3.8 m3 (5.0 yd3), Pin On, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 57.9 in / 1471 mm 3062.2 lb / 1389 kg
4.2 m3 (5.5 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 60.6 in / 1538 mm 3172.4 lb / 1439 kg
5.0 m3 (6.5 yd3), Fusion™ Coupler, Bolt-On Cutting Edge 108.1 in / 2747 mm 66.4 in / 1687 mm 3311.3 lb / 1502 kg

Pickup Brooms

Cat® Pickup Brooms collect dirt and debris from a variety of surfaces.

Model Overall Width Sweeping Width Brush Diameter
BP25 78.3 in / 2700 mm 60 in / 2500 mm 26 in / 700 mm
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