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
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Working dimensions
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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 | 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


