Caterpillar it 38 G Wheel Loader Specs (1997-2026)

In specification terms, the Caterpillar it 38 G Wheel Loader (1997-2026) shows low weight at 28,792 lb (13.1 t) alongside low maximum bucket capacity at 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³). It also has bucket capacity of 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1997-2026

Weight: 28,792 lb (13.1 t)Bucket capacity: 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)
28,792 lb (13.1 t)Weight
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Bucket capacity
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
13,691 lbf (60.9 kN)Lifting Force
22.3 mph (35.9 km/h)Travel speed
8.89 ft (2.71 m)Transport width
8.89 ft (2.71 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Weight

Low

28,792 lb (13.1 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well 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.

Lifting Force

Low

13,691 lbf (60.9 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

22.3 mph (35.9 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Average

8.89 ft (2.71 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.

Transport height

Average

10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)

Transport height is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius18 ft (5.48 m)
Maximum discharge height9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Bucket width8.89 ft (2.71 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.6 ft (7.49 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Transport width8.89 ft (2.71 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 it 38 G
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1997-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Lifting Force13,691 lbf (60.9 kN)
Travel speed22.3 mph (35.9 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.89 ft (2.71 m)
Maximum discharge height9.19 ft (2.8 m)
Transport height10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Transport length24.6 ft (7.49 m)
Transport width8.89 ft (2.71 m)
Outside turning radius18 ft (5.48 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)
Weight28,792 lb (13.1 t)
Swing loaderNo

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5-25. 12PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesIT