The Caterpillar it 38 F Wheel Loader (1996-2026) stands out for low weight at 29,608 lb (13.4 t), while low maximum bucket capacity comes in at 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³). It also has bucket capacity of 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1996-2026
Weight: 29,608 lb (13.4 t)Bucket capacity: 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)
29,608 lb (13.4 t)Weight
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Bucket capacity
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
27,876 lbf (124 kN)Lifting Force
23.5 mph (37.9 km/h)Travel speed
8.89 ft (2.71 m)Transport width
8.89 ft (2.71 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Weight
Low
29,608 lb (13.4 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Below average
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Lifting Force
Below average
27,876 lbf (124 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
23.5 mph (37.9 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)
Travel speed is above the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.89 ft (2.71 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
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Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | it 38 F |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1996-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Lifting Force27,876 lbf (124 kN)
Travel speed23.5 mph (37.9 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.89 ft (2.71 m)
Maximum discharge height9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Transport length24.7 ft (7.54 m)
Transport width8.89 ft (2.71 m)
Outside turning radius18 ft (5.48 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)
Weight29,608 lb (13.4 t)
Swing loaderNo
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5-25. 12PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesIT


