The Caterpillar 438 D 4×4 backhoe loader (2000-2003) brings together typical engine power at 92.5 hp (69 kW) and above-average weight at 18,365 lb (8.33 t). It also has bucket capacity of 0.23 yd³ (0.17 m³).
Specification profile
2000-2003
Weight: 18,365 lb (8.33 t)Engine power: 92.5 hp (69 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.23 yd³ (0.17 m³)Engine speed at max torque: 2,200 rpm
18,365 lb (8.33 t)Weight
92.5 hp (69 kW)Engine power
0.23 yd³ (0.17 m³)Bucket capacity
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.74 ft (2.36 m)Transport width
24 in (0.61 m)Bucket width
12.3 ft (3.74 m)Transport height
8.57 ft (2.61 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Average
92.5 hp (69 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
Above average
18,365 lb (8.33 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Low
0.23 yd³ (0.17 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 well below 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
Above average
12.3 ft (3.74 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 above the typical figure.
Transport length
Average
18.7 ft (5.71 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
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
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 D 4×4 backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2000-2003 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power92.5 hp (69 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Tear-out Force8,430 lbf (37.5 kN)
Dimensions
Bucket width24 in (0.61 m)
Dredging Depth16.1 ft (4.92 m)
Maximum discharge height8.57 ft (2.61 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.7 ft (5.69 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.74 m)
Transport length18.7 ft (5.71 m)
Transport width7.74 ft (2.36 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.23 yd³ (0.17 m³)
Weight18,365 lb (8.33 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.06 US gal (4 L)
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
Model seriesS
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersNo
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