Caterpillar 938h Wheel Loader Specs (2008-2014)

The Caterpillar 938h Wheel Loader (2008-2014) brings together below-average engine power at 180 hp (134 kW) and below-average weight at 33,290 lb (15.1 t). It also has bucket capacity of 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2008-2014

Weight: 33,290 lb (15.1 t)Engine power: 180 hp (134 kW)Bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.92 yd³ (3 m³)
33,290 lb (15.1 t)Weight
180 hp (134 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
NoAir conditioning
NoDiesel particulate filter
CaterpillarEngine manufacturer
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

180 hp (134 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

Below average

33,290 lb (15.1 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is 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.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

3.92 yd³ (3 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Below average

3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is below 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)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Maximum bucket capacity3.92 yd³ (3 m³)
Bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
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 938h
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2008-2014
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power180 hp (134 kW)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity3.92 yd³ (3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Weight33,290 lb (15.1 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC6.6

Setup & fitment

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

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Steering modeKL