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Backhoe Loader · 1996Unverified

Caterpillar 438C

Name: Caterpillar 438C
Brand: Caterpillar

Caterpillar 438C — Backhoe loader tractor · 89 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Caterpillar 438C is a mid-range backhoe loader rated at approximately 89 hp, typically found in its class. Produced from 1996 to 2000, this model is powered by a 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a 4-speed gearbox. Its operating weight is listed at 7561 kg, with a maximum suited area of up to 200 acres.

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

Rated power

89 hp

Weight

7561 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

50 rows

Recorded power

89 hp

Recorded weight

7561 kg

Transmissions

4-speed

Production years

1996-2000

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerCaterpillarReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Four-wheel driveReference

Engine

Caterpillar 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)66.4 kWReference

Engine63.4 kWReference

Caterpillar 3054Reference

turbocharged dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke105 x 127 mmReference

Power63.4 kWReference

Power (gross)66.4 kWReference

Rated RPM2200Reference

StarterelectricReference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity6.2 LReference

Coolant capacity18.5 LReference

Transmission

4-speedReference

TransmissionPower ShuttleReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

Oil capacity15.4 LReference

Capacities

Fuel127.9 LReference

Front axle6.4 LReference

Rear axle20.6 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system79.1 LReference

Capacity79.1 LReference

Pressure206.8 barReference

Total flow162.0 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase210 cmReference

Weight7561 kgReference

Length574 cmReference

Width239 cmReference

Height376 cmReference

Height (cab)290 cmReference

Operating weight7561 kgReference

Ground clearance33 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth191.9 to 233.2 inchesReference

Electrical

Charging systemalternatorReference

Charging amps52Reference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Caterpillar Backhoe

Backhoe typeCaterpillar BackhoeReference

Digging depth487 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)592 cmReference

Reach from pivot570 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)675 cmReference

Loading height368 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)434 cmReference

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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