938M Waste Handler

Maximum Gross Power: 188 hp / 140 kW
Operating Weight: 41794 lb / 18958 kg
Bore: 4 in / 105 mm

The Cat® 938M Waste Handler sets a new standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and comfort. A high torque, low speed C7.1 engine works in concert with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver fuel efficiency as standard. A complete range of guarding and debris management solutions are available to meet the needs of the most demanding environments. Extremely low sound levels, large spacious cab and intuitive controls keep you working comfortably all day and even all night! Experience this industry benchmark.

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Engine
Maximum Gross Power	188 hp / 140 kW
Bore	4 in / 105 mm
Stroke	5 in / 135 mm
Displacement	427 in³ / 7.01 l
Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	1800 r/min
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.
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4)	649 ft·lbf / 880 N·m
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	664 ft·lbf / 900 N·m
Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	1600 r/min
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	173 hp / 129 kW
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	642 ft·lbf / 870 N·m
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	627 ft·lbf / 850 N·m
Note (3)	No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	188 hp / 140 kW
Emissions	The Cat C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Note (1)	*Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology.
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	650 ft·lbf / 882 N·m
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	628 ft·lbf / 852 N·m
Net Power - ISO 9249 (metric) at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	186 hp / 137 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396:2002	188 hp / 140 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396 - Metric	190 hp / 140 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 - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	183 hp / 137 kW
Net Power (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	1600 r/min
Net Power (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	1800 r/min
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	176 hp / 129 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	170 hp / 127 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	170 hp / 127 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (metric) at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	172 hp / 127 kW

Buckets
Bucket Capacities	3.0-5.0 m3 (3.9-6.5 yd3)

Operating Specifications
Note (1)	**Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with optional counterweights, waste guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and Michelin 20.5 R25 XMINE D2 tires.
Full Turn Tip Load (1)	9795 kg (21,594 lb)**
Note (2)	^Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard counterweights, waste guarding, rear waste gate, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and new solid tires.
Full Turn Tip Load (2)	10 741 kg (23,679 lb)^

Weights
Operating Weight	41794 lb / 18958 kg
Operating Weight (1)	17 258 kg (38,046 lb)**
Operating Weight (2)	18 958 kg (41,794 lb)^
Note (2)	^Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard counterweights, waste guarding, rear waste gate, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and new solid tires.
Note (1)	**Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with optional counterweights, waste guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and Michelin 20.5 R25 XMINE D2 tires.

Cab
ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 LEVEL II
Declared Sound Levels - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*	101 dB(A)
Note (1)	* Measurements were conducted at 70% of maximum engine cooling fan speed. Sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed.<br>– The Blue Angel environmental label is an optional attachment for Europe only.
Declared Sound Levels - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*	68 dB(A)

Air Conditioning System
Air Conditioning	The air conditioning system on this machine contains the flourinated 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.

Loader Hydraulic System
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
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder	4351 psi / 30000 kPa
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure	4061 psi / 28000 kPa
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.
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump	50 gal/min / 190 l/min
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
Note (2)	Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm).
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Total Cycle Time	9.7/10.6 seconds
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump	4061 psi / 28000 kPa
Note (3)	* 3rd and 4th function flow is fully adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the touch screen display when equipped.
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
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
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function Maximum Flow*	50 gal/min / 190 l/min
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Stroke	31.1 in / 789 mm
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Rod Diameter	3.5 in / 90 mm
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Rod Diameter	2.6 in / 65 mm
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Bore Diameter	5.9 in / 150 mm
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Bore Diameter	4.7 in / 120 mm
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Stroke	21.9 in / 555 mm

Steering
Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine)	42506 ft·lbf / 57630 N·m
Maximum Steering Torque - 40° (Full Turn)	31398 ft·lbf / 42570 N·m
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump	3500 psi / 24130 kPa
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - Maximum RPM: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed	2.3 s
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	3.1 in / 80 mm
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	15.7 in / 399 mm
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - Minimum RPM: Pump Flow Limited	3.1 s
Note (1)	Steering system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting cylinders.
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	2 in / 50 mm
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump	34 gal/min / 130 l/min
Note (2)	Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm).

Transmission
Forward and Reverse - Range 2	8 mile/h / 13 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 touch screen display when equipped. Factory default is 7 km/h (4.4 mph).
Forward and Reverse - Range 3	17 mile/h / 27 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Range 1*	1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph)

Power Train
Front Axle - Traction Aid	Locking differential
Note (1)	Power train is governed by the Caterpillar exclusive Intelligent Power Management system to deliver peak performance and efficiency.
Rear Axle	Oscillating
Note (3)	Differential front locking axle can be engaged on the go at full torque up to 20 km/h (12.4 mph) on the 938M.
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - 20.5 R25, 550/65, 600/65, 650/65	± 10.5 degrees
Rear Axle - Traction Aid - Optional	Limited slip differential
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - 23.5 R25	± 7 degrees
Brakes - Service	Inboard wet disc
Note (2)	Offset rims available to meet European roading requirements.
Brakes - Parking	Spring applied hydraulically released
Front Axle	Fixed
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - Solid Tires, 750/65, 620/65, Skidder	± 7 degrees

Service Refill Capacities
Axles - Rear	9.2 gal (US) / 35 l
Fuel Tank	51.5 gal (US) / 195 l
Axles - Front	9.2 gal (US) / 35 l
Transmission - Gear Box	2.9 gal (US) / 11 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	44.9 gal (US) / 170 l
Engine Crankcase	5.3 gal (US) / 20 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	5 gal (US) / 19 l
Cooling System	8.5 gal (US) / 32 l
Hydraulic Tank	23.8 gal (US) / 90 l

Sustainability
Recyclability	94%

Standard Equipment

POWER TRAIN
- Axle Duo-Cone™ seal guards
- 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)
- Coded start (requires secondary display)
- Differential lock in front axle
- Enclosed wet disc full hydraulic brakes
- 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
- Oil sampling ports
- Throttle lock and max speed limiter
HYDRAULICS
- 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)
- Load sensing hydraulics and steering
- Seat-mounted hydraulic joystick controls
ELECTRICAL
- 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
- Product Link PRO with three year subscription
- Remote jump start post
- Resettable main and critical function breakers
OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT
- 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
- Hydraulic control lockout
- Mirror, single
- Lunch box storage
- Radio ready speakers
- Rear window defrost, electric
- 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, lights, wipers, turn signal
- Suspension seat, fabric
OTHER STANDARD EQUIPMENT
- 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

Optional Equipment

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
- 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)

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