The Caterpillar 438 C 4×4 backhoe loader (1996-2001) combines typical engine power at 88.5 hp (66 kW) with typical weight at 18,078 lb (8.2 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.35 yd³ (1.03 m³).
Specification profile
1996-2001
Weight: 18,078 lb (8.2 t)Engine power: 88.5 hp (66 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.35 yd³ (1.03 m³)Transport width: 7.74 ft (2.36 m)
18,078 lb (8.2 t)Weight
88.5 hp (66 kW)Engine power
1.35 yd³ (1.03 m³)Bucket capacity
7.74 ft (2.36 m)Transport width
11.8 ft (3.59 m)Transport height
19.6 ft (5.96 m)Transport length
NoAir conditioning
NoClamshell
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
88.5 hp (66 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)
Engine power is close to the typical figure.
Weight
Average
18,078 lb (8.2 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Above average
1.35 yd³ (1.03 m³)
Low 0.15 yd³ (0.12 m³)Typical 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)High 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)
Bucket capacity is above the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
7.74 ft (2.36 m)
Low 4.82 ft (1.47 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.3 m)High 9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Transport width is close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
11.8 ft (3.59 m)
Low 6.96 ft (2.12 m)Typical 11.2 ft (3.41 m)High 13.7 ft (4.19 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
19.6 ft (5.96 m)
Low 10.9 ft (3.33 m)Typical 20.1 ft (6.12 m)High 26 ft (7.91 m)
Transport length is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 438 C 4×4 backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1996-2001 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power88.5 hp (66 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height11.8 ft (3.59 m)
Transport length19.6 ft (5.96 m)
Transport width7.74 ft (2.36 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.35 yd³ (1.03 m³)
Weight18,078 lb (8.2 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type6,732,917 lb (3,054 t)
DriveA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres16.9-28
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo
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