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Caterpillar 430D vs Caterpillar 438D
Verdict: Caterpillar 430D vs Caterpillar 438D
The Caterpillar 430D and the Caterpillar 438D are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 98 hp. Caterpillar 430D is the lighter machine (7,356 kg vs 7,749 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Caterpillar 438D is the newer design (2001 vs 2000). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.
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Fit & specs
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Caterpillar
85
Fit score
Best match
Clear
Rated power
98 hp
98 hp
Confidence
40%
40%
Guide price
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Overview
Manufacturer
CaterpillarReference
CaterpillarReference
liquid-cooledReference
liquid-cooledReference
Engine
Fuel tank
127.9 LReference
127.9 LReference
Engine (gross)
73.1 kWReference
73.1 kWReference
Displacement
4.4 LReference
4.4 LReference
Bore/Stroke
105 x 127 mmReference
105 x 127 mmReference
Power (gross)
73.1 kWReference
73.1 kWReference
Rated RPM
2200Reference
2200Reference
Starter type
electricReference
electricReference
Engine
—
70.1 kWReference
Power
—
70.1 kWReference
Transmission
Transmission
power shuttleReference
power shuttleReference
Gears
4 forward and reverseReference
4 forward and reverseReference
PTO & Hydraulics
Type
LSPC, closed centerReference
LSPC, closed centerReference
Pressure
227.5 barReference
227.9 barReference
Total flow
163.1 lpmReference
163.1 lpmReference
Dimensions
Wheelbase
210 cmReference
210 cmReference
Weight
7356 kgReference
7749 kgReference
Length
733 cmReference
576 cmReference
Width
235 cmReference
239 cmReference
Height
376 cmReference
373 cmReference
Height (cab)
277 cmReference
290 cmReference
Operating weight
7356 kgReference
7749 kgReference
Ground clearance
29 cmReference
32 cmReference
Backhoe & Loader
Dig depth
182.6 to 239.3 inchesReference
191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference
Attachment overview
Caterpillar Backhoe
Backhoe type
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Caterpillar BackhoeReference
Digging depth
463 cmReference
485 cmReference
Digging depth (extended stick)
607 cmReference
589 cmReference
Reach from pivot
706 cmReference
563 cmReference
Reach from pivot (extended stick)
839 cmReference
666 cmReference
Loading height
384 cmReference
371 cmReference
Loading height (extended stick)
458 cmReference
427 cmReference
Bucket force
6683 kgReference
6673 kgReference
Bucket force (extended stick)
6624 kgReference
6614 kgReference
Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.