Caterpillar 938g ii Wheel Loader Specs (2003-2008)

Key specifications for the Caterpillar 938g ii Wheel Loader (2003-2008) include below-average engine power at 160 hp (119 kW) together with low weight at 31,658 lb (14.4 t). It also has bucket capacity of 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2003-2008

Weight: 31,658 lb (14.4 t)Engine power: 160 hp (119 kW)Bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.92 yd³ (3 m³)
31,658 lb (14.4 t)Weight
160 hp (119 kW)Engine power
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Bucket capacity
3.92 yd³ (3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
27,427 lbf (122 kN)Lifting Force
24.1 mph (38.8 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

160 hp (119 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

31,658 lb (14.4 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

3.01 yd³ (2.3 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

27,427 lbf (122 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

24.1 mph (38.8 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

8.37 ft (2.55 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity3.92 yd³ (3 m³)
Bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius18 ft (5.48 m)
Maximum discharge height9.18 ft (2.8 m)
Bucket width8.88 ft (2.71 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length23.7 ft (7.22 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
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 938g ii
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2003-2008
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power160 hp (119 kW)
Lifting Force27,427 lbf (122 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed24.1 mph (38.8 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.88 ft (2.71 m)
Maximum discharge height9.18 ft (2.8 m)
Transport height10.9 ft (3.31 m)
Transport length23.7 ft (7.22 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius18 ft (5.48 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity3.92 yd³ (3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Weight31,658 lb (14.4 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.9 US gal (7.2 L)
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine type3126 BHEUI

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R 25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL