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Backhoe Loader · 1990Unverified

Caterpillar 438 II

Name: Caterpillar 438 II
Brand: Caterpillar

Caterpillar 438 II — Backhoe loader tractor · 83 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Caterpillar 438 II is a backhoe loader with a rated output of 83 hp, positioning it centrally within its class in terms of power. Manufactured from 1990 to 1992, it features a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, transmitting power through a mechanical front-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox. The listed weight of the Caterpillar 438 II is 7365 kg, and it is suited to tasks covering areas of approximately 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

83 hp

Weight

7365 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

40 rows

Recorded power

83 hp

Recorded weight

7365 kg

Transmissions

4-speed

Production years

1990-1992

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerCaterpillarReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Drive4x2 2WDReference

Drive4x4 MFWD 4WD optionalReference

Engine

Perkins 3.9L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)61.9 kWReference

Engine57.4 kWReference

Perkins 4.236Reference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement3.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke98 x 127 mmReference

Power57.4 kWReference

Power (gross)61.9 kWReference

Starter typeelectricReference

Transmission

4-speedReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Pressure186.0 barReference

Total flow138.2 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase206 cmReference

Weight7365 kgReference

Length569 cmReference

Width240 cmReference

Height359 cmReference

Height (cab)279 cmReference

Operating weight7365 kgReference

Ground clearance33 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth189.4 to 238.7 inchesReference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Caterpillar Backhoe

Backhoe typeCaterpillar BackhoeReference

Digging depth481 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)606 cmReference

Reach from pivot560 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)684 cmReference

Loading height345 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)417 cmReference

Bucket force4994 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)4908 kgReference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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