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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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Operating Weight
41794 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.

Engine

Maximum Gross Power
188 HP
Engine Power - ISO 14396
188 HP
Emissions
The Cat C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Bore
4 in
Stroke
5 in
Displacement
427 in²
Note (1)
*Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology.
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 compon
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)
642 ft·lbf
Note (3)
No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.
Engine Model
Cat® C7.1
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)
664 ft·lbf
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)
627 ft·lbf

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.

Service Refill Capacities

Hydraulic Tank
23.8 gal (US)
Cooling System
8.5 gal (US)
Fuel Tank
51.5 gal (US)
Engine Crankcase
5.3 gal (US)
Transmission - Gear Box
2.9 gal (US)
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank
5 gal (US)
Hydraulic System - Including Tank
44.9 gal (US)

Transmission

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 2
8 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Range 3
17 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Range 4
25 mile/h
Forward and Reverse - Range 1*
1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph)

Transmission Specifications

6F Gear Ratio
94%

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 equiv

Cab

ROPS
ISO 3471:2008
FOPS
ISO 3449:2005 LEVEL II
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 w

Loader Hydraulic System

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump
50 gal/min
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow*
42 gal/min
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure
4061 psi
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump
4061 psi
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure
4351 psi
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.
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder
4351 psi

Steering

Maximum Steering Torque - 40° (Full Turn)
31398 ft·lbf
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump
3500 psi
Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine)
42506 ft·lbf
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump
34 gal/min