Backhoe Loader · 1990Unverified
Caterpillar 438 II
Caterpillar 438 II — Backhoe loader tractor · 83 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.
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
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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.