Weights
Operating Weight | 34268 lb 15548 kg |
Operating Weight - With 5.5 m³ (7.5 yd³) Bucket Size | 35428 lb 16075 kg |
Operating Weight - With 2.7 m³ (3.5 yd³) Bucket Size | 34268 lb 15548 kg |
Key Specs
The Cat® 938K Sugarcane Handler is built to handle a high temperature and high debris environment, with a cyclonic pre-filter and on-demand hydraulically driven reversing fan as standard. Move more with the ultra-capacity Cat Bagasse Bucket, dedicated to stockpiling material at the mill or a patented quick loading Performance Series bucket for digging terraces in the field.
Operating Weight | 34268 lb 15548 kg |
Operating Weight - With 5.5 m³ (7.5 yd³) Bucket Size | 35428 lb 16075 kg |
Operating Weight - With 2.7 m³ (3.5 yd³) Bucket Size | 34268 lb 15548 kg |
Bucket Capacities | 2.5-5.5 m3 (3.2-7.5 yd3) 2.5-5.5 m3 (3.2-7.5 yd3) |
Bucket Capacities - General Purpose | 2.5-3.2 m³ (3.2-4.2 yd³) 2.5-3.2 m³ (3.2-4.2 yd³) |
Bucket Capacities - Light Material | 3.1-5.5 m³ (4.0-7.5 yd³) 3.1-5.5 m³ (4.0-7.5 yd³) |
ROPS | ISO 3471:2008 ISO 3471:2008 |
FOPS | ISO 3449:2005 Level II ISO 3449:2005 Level II |
Note | Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard. Cab and Rollover Protective Structures (ROPS) are standard. |
Maximum Gross Power | 190 hp 142 kW |
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Speed Range 1-3*) | 169 hp 126 kW |
Engine Model | Cat® C7.1 Cat® C7.1 |
Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 173 hp 129 kW |
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) (Standard Power Mode: Speed Range 1-3*) | 173 hp 127 kW |
Maximum Gross Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 176 hp 131 kW |
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 672 ft-lb 912 N·m |
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 641 ft-lb 870 N·m |
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 660 ft-lb 896 N·m |
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 646 ft-lb 876 N·m |
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349 (Performance Power Mode: Speed Range 1-4) | 182 hp 136 kW |
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 653 ft-lb 886 N·m |
Displacement (Performance Power Mode: Speed Range 1-4) | 427 in³ 7.01 l |
Note (2) | *Range 4 power is boosted to be the same as Performance Mode. *Range 4 power is boosted to be the same as Performance Mode. |
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 188 hp 140 kW |
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) | 634 ft-lb 860 N·m |
Displacement (Standard Power Mode: Speed Range 1-3*) | 427 in³ 7.01 l |
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) (Performance Power Mode: Speed Range 1-4) | 188 hp 138 kW |
Emissions | Engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/Stage IIIA Engine meets Brazil MAR-1 emission standards, equivalent to U.S. EPA Tier 3/Stage IIIA |
Maximum Gross Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4) | 190 hp 140 kW |
Note (1) | Net power shown is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator and air cleaner. Net power shown is the power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator and air cleaner. |
Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine) | 42506 ft-lb 57630 N·m |
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - At 1,800 rpm: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed | 2.2 s 2.2 s |
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump | 3500 psi 24130 kPa |
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump | 34 gal/min 130 l/min |
Maximum Steering Torque - 40° (Full Turn) | 31398 ft-lb 42570 N·m |
Number of Steering Wheel Turns - Full Left to Full Right or Full Right to Full Left | 3.1 turns 3.1 turns |
Steering Articulation Angle - Each Direction | 40° 40° |
Forward and Reverse - Range 4 | 25 mile/h 40 km/h |
Forward and Reverse - Range 3 | 17 mile/h 27 km/h |
Forward and Reverse - Range 2 | 8 mile/h 13 km/h |
Forward and Reverse - Range 1* | 1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph) 1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph) |
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). *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). |
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd Function Maximum Working Pressure | 4061 psi 28000 kPa |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level | 2.7 s 2.7 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height | 1.3 s 1.3 s |
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function* | 50 gal/min 190 l/min |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Float Down, Maximum Lift to Ground Level | 2.7 s 2.7 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Dump, at Maximum Lift Height | 1.5 s 1.5 s |
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump | 4061 psi 28000 kPa |
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure | 4061 psi 28000 kPa |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift | 5.6 s 5.6 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Total Cycle Time | 10.5 s 10.5 s |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Standard Mode at 1,600 rpm - Raise, Ground Level to Maximum Lift | 6.3 s 6.3 s |
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump | 50 gal/min 190 l/min |
Hydraulic Cycle Time - Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm - Total Cycle Time | 9.6 s 9.6 s |
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder | 4351 psi 30000 kPa |
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow* | 40 gal/min 150 l/min |
Note | *Adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the secondary display, when equipped. *Adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the secondary display, when equipped. |
Axles - Rear | 9.2 gal (US) 35 l |
Fuel Tank | 51.5 gal (US) 195 l |
Transmission - Gear Box | 2.9 gal (US) 11 l |
Hydraulic Tank | 23.8 gal (US) 90 l |
Engine Crankcase | 5.2 gal (US) 19.5 l |
Cooling System | 8.5 gal (US) 32 l |
Hydraulic System - Including Tank | 44.9 gal (US) 170 l |
Axles - Front | 9.2 gal (US) 35 l |
Note (2) | The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed, with the cab doors and cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. The measurement was conducted at 70% of the maximum engine cooling fan speed, with the cab doors and cab windows closed. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. |
Note (1) | The declared dynamic operator sound pressure level is 72 dB(A) when “ISO 6396:2008” is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. The declared dynamic operator sound pressure level is 72 dB(A) when “ISO 6396:2008” is used to measure the value for an enclosed cab. |
Note (3) | The declared exterior sound power level is 104 dB(A) when the value is measured according to the dynamic test procedures and the conditions that are specified in “ISO 6395:2008.” The declared exterior sound power level is 104 dB(A) when the value is measured according to the dynamic test procedures and the conditions that are specified in “ISO 6395:2008.” |
Rear | Oscillating ±7 degrees; Open differential (standard); Limited slip differential (optional in some regions) Oscillating ±7 degrees; Open differential (standard); Limited slip differential (optional in some regions) |
Front | Fixed; Locking differential (standard) Fixed; Locking differential (standard) |
Standard Size | 750/65R26, Radial, Agricultural 750/65R26, Radial, Agricultural |
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938K Sugarcane Handler Small Wheel Loader
938K Sugarcane Handler Small Wheel Loader
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Introducing the Cat® 938K Sugarcane Handler
Cat® 938K Sugarcane Handler Overview - Brazil (Portuguese)
Cat® 938K Sugarcane Handler - Terracing
Cat® 938K Sugarcane Handler - Bagasse Bucket
Cat® 938K Sugarcane Handler - Perspectiva general - South America (Spanish)
Cat® K Series Small Wheel Loader - Customer Story - Hengel (Brazil)
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