The Caterpillar 938m 654 Wheel Loader (2015-2020) brings together below-average engine power at 168 hp (125 kW) and below-average weight at 36,156 lb (16.4 t). The listed bucket capacity is 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2015-2020
Weight: 36,156 lb (16.4 t)Engine power: 168 hp (125 kW)Bucket capacity: 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 6.54 yd³ (5 m³)
36,156 lb (16.4 t)Weight
168 hp (125 kW)Engine power
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Bucket capacity
6.54 yd³ (5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
628 lb-ft (852 Nm)Maximum torque
8.78 ft (2.67 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Below average
168 hp (125 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
36,156 lb (16.4 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Below average
3.27 yd³ (2.5 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.
Travel speed
Above average
24.9 mph (40 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.
Maximum torque
Below average
628 lb-ft (852 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Maximum torque is below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.78 ft (2.67 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 conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderYES
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar |
|---|---|
| Model | 938m 654 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2015-2020 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power168 hp (125 kW)
Maximum torque628 lb-ft (852 Nm)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width9.02 ft (2.75 m)
Maximum discharge height9.3 ft (2.83 m)
Transport height12 ft (3.67 m)
Transport length25.1 ft (7.66 m)
Transport width8.78 ft (2.67 m)
Outside turning radius20.1 ft (6.13 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity6.54 yd³ (5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Weight36,156 lb (16.4 t)
Swing loaderYes
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke105×135 mm
Displacement1.88 US gal (7.1 L)
Emission levelTier 4 f
Engine manufacturerCaterpillar
Engine typeC7.1 Acert
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Steering modeKL

