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Backhoe Loader · 2001Unverified

Caterpillar 438D

Name: Caterpillar 438D
Brand: Caterpillar

Caterpillar 438D — Backhoe loader tractor · 98 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The Caterpillar 438D is a backhoe loader with a rated output of 98 hp, positioning it among the higher-powered machines in its class. It was manufactured from 2001 to 2003. The machine is equipped with a 4-cylinder diesel liquid-cooled engine, which powers four-wheel drive through a 4-speed gearbox. Its listed weight is 7749 kg and it is suited for tasks involving areas of approximately 200–800 acres.

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

Rated power

98 hp

Weight

7749 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

43 rows

Recorded power

98 hp

Recorded weight

7749 kg

Transmissions

4-speed

Production years

2001-2003

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerCaterpillarReference

Backhoe loader tractorReference

Four-wheel driveReference

Engine

Caterpillar 4.4L 4-cyl dieselReference

Fuel tank127.9 LReference

Engine (gross)73.1 kWReference

Engine70.1 kWReference

Caterpillar 3054TReference

dieselReference

4-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement4.4 LReference

Bore/Stroke105 x 127 mmReference

Power70.1 kWReference

Power (gross)73.1 kWReference

Rated RPM2200Reference

Starter typeelectricReference

Transmission

4-speedReference

Transmissionpower shuttleReference

Gears4 forward and reverseReference

PTO & Hydraulics

TypeLSPC, closed centerReference

Pressure227.9 barReference

Total flow163.1 lpmReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase210 cmReference

Weight7749 kgReference

Length576 cmReference

Width239 cmReference

Height373 cmReference

Height (cab)290 cmReference

Operating weight7749 kgReference

Ground clearance32 cmReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth191.1 to 232.0 inchesReference

Attachment overview

Front-end loaderReference

BackhoeReference

Caterpillar Backhoe

Backhoe typeCaterpillar BackhoeReference

Digging depth485 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)589 cmReference

Reach from pivot563 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)666 cmReference

Loading height371 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)427 cmReference

Bucket force6673 kgReference

Bucket force (extended stick)6614 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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