Specification sheet Backhoe Loader Ref caterpillar-438d-loader-backhoe
Caterpillar 438D
The Caterpillar 438D is a backhoe loader with a 94 hp engine, a 1.31 yd³ (1 m³) bucket, and a dig depth of 15.93 ft (4,854 mm).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Engine power
94hp
70.1kW
Net Power Bucket capacity
1.31yd³
1m³
Dig depth
15.93ft
4,854mm
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · backhoe loaders
Among 294 backhoe loaders , the Caterpillar 438D sits above the median for its class:
- Engine power 94 hp more powerful than 66% (n=282)
- Dig depth 15.9 ft deeper-digging than 79% (n=256)
◇Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm
01 Engine Specification
| Number Of Cylinders | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Make | 2236 | |
| Engine Model | 3054T | |
| Net Power | 94hp | 70.1kw |
| Gross Power | 98hp | 73.1kw |
| Power Measured @ | 2200rpm | |
| Displacement | 244.1cu in | 4L |
02 Operational Specification
| Fuel Capacity | 33.9gal | 128L |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Weight 4wd | 17081.5lb | 7748kg |
| Turning Radius | 17.8ft in | 5400mm |
| Tire Size Front - 2wd / 4wd | 12.5/80x18,10PR | |
| Rear Tires Size 2wd/4wd | 16.9x28,10PR |
03 Transmission Specification
| Transmission Type | power shuttle | |
|---|---|---|
| Number Of Forward Gears | 4 | |
| Number Of Reverse Gears | 4 | |
| Max Speed - Forward | 19.8mph | 31.8km/h |
| Max Speed Reverse | 19.8mph | 31.8km/h |
04 Hydraulic Specification
| Pump Type | LSPC, closed center | |
|---|---|---|
| Pump Flow Capacity | 43.1gal/min | 163L/min |
| Relief Valve Pressure | 3306.9psi | 22800kPa |
05 Backhoe Dimensions
| Load Height - Std | 12.18ft in | 3712mm |
|---|---|---|
| Reach From Swivel - Std | 18.5ft in | 5637mm |
| Dig Depth - Std | 15.93ft in | 4854mm |
| Reach At Load Height - Std | 5.72ft in | 1742mm |
| Bucket Dig Force - Std | 14710lb | 6672.35kg |
| Bucket Dig Force - Ext | 14580lb | 6613.38kg |
| Reach From Swivel - Ext | 21.87ft in | 6664mm |
| Dig Depth - Ext | 19.34ft in | 5894mm |
| Reach At Load Height - Ext | 9.02ft in | 2747mm |
| Load Height - Ext | 14.03ft in | 4274mm |
06 Dimensions Dimensions
| Transport Length | 18.9ft in | 5760mm |
|---|---|---|
| Transport Width | 7.87ft in | 2396mm |
| Transport Height | 12.28ft in | 3740mm |
| Wheelbase | 6.89ft in | 2100mm |
| Ground Clearance | 1.05ft in | 320mm |
| Height To Top Of Suspended Cab | 9.52ft in | 2900mm |
07 Loader Dimensions
| Clearance At Max Dump Height | 8.58ft in | 2613mm |
|---|---|---|
| Reach At Max Dump Height | 2.51ft in | 764mm |
| Dig Depth | 3.04in | 77mm |
| Lift Capacity At Full Height | 7469.27lb | 3388kg |
| Bucket Capacity | 1.31yd3 | 1m3 |
| Bucket Width | 94.34in | 2396mm |
| Bucket Breakout Force | 11285.41lb | 50.2kN |
Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.