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938M Waste Handler

Small Wheel Loaders

The Cat® 938M Waste Handler sets a new standard for productivity, fuel efficiency and comfort. A high torque, low speed C7.1 engine works in concert with an intelligent hystat power train to deliver fuel efficiency as standard. A complete range of guarding and debris management solutions are available to meet the needs of the most demanding environments. Extremely low sound levels, large spacious cab and intuitive controls keep you working comfortably all day and even all night! Experience this industry benchmark.

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Maximum Gross Power 140 kW

Bore 105 mm

Stroke 135 mm

Displacement 7.01 l

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OVERVIEW

Configured for Success

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Application Specific Configuration

GUARD YOUR INVESTMENTChoose from a complete range of optional guarding to protect your machine from the harsh environment of a waste handling application. The machine gua... Read more

Efficiently Powerful

The Cat® C7.1 engine provides cleaner, quieter operation while delivering superior performance and durability through a high torque, low speed design. Caterpillar's exclu... Read more

Enjoy All Day Comfort

A spacious, quiet and comfortable operator environment helps keep you relaxed and productive throughout the day. Experience superior all around visibility with single pie... Read more

Customize Your Experience

The M Series Waste Handler will remember you and your personal settings with unique operator codes to make this machine truly yours and keep it secure.Work as one with yo... Read more

Service

Get up and running quickly with ground level, daily service access and optional engine compartment lighting. Three large service doors can be opened and closed in any ord... Read more

Customer Support

With renowned Cat dealer support, rely on your Cat dealer to help you every step of the way with new or used machine sales, rental or rebuild options to meet your busines... Read more

Sustainability

The Cat® C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final, EU Stage V and Korea Tier 5 emission standards.Engine Idle Management System (EIMS) helps maximize fuel efficiency and r... Read more

SPECIFICATIONS FOR 938M Waste Handler

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Engine

Maximum Gross Power	140 kW
Bore	105 mm
Stroke	135 mm
Displacement	7.01 l
Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	1800 r/min
Note (2)	Net power ratings are tested at the reference conditions for the specified standard and denote power available at the flywheel when the engine is equipped with alternator, air cleaner, emission components and fan at specified speed.
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4)	880 N·m
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	900 N·m
Maximum Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	1600 r/min
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	129 kW
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	870 N·m
Engine Model	Cat® C7.1
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	850 N·m
Note (3)	No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	140 kW
Emissions	The Cat C7.1 engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage V and Korea Tier 4 Final emission standards.
Note (1)	*Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology.
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	882 N·m
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249:2007 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	852 N·m
Net Power - ISO 9249 (metric) at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	137 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396	140 kW
Engine Power - ISO 14396 - Metric	140 kW
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	140 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	137 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	137 kW
Net Power (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	1600 r/min
Net Power (Performance Power Mode: Range 1-4)	1800 r/min
Maximum Gross Power - ISO 14396 (metric) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	129 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	127 kW
Net Power - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	127 kW
Net Power - ISO 9249 (metric) at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*)	127 kW

Buckets

Bucket Capacities

3.0-5.0 m3 (3.9-6.5 yd3)

Operating Specifications

Note (1)	**Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with optional counterweights, waste guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and Michelin 20.5 R25 XMINE D2 tires.
Full Turn Tip Load (1)	9795 kg (21,594 lb)**
Note (2)	^Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard counterweights, waste guarding, rear waste gate, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and new solid tires.
Full Turn Tip Load (2)	10 741 kg (23,679 lb)^

Weights

Operating Weight	18958 kg
Operating Weight (1)	17 258 kg (38,046 lb)**
Operating Weight (2)	18 958 kg (41,794 lb)^
Note (2)	^Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with standard counterweights, waste guarding, rear waste gate, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and new solid tires.
Note (1)	**Dimensions listed are for a machine configured with optional counterweights, waste guarding, 80 kg (176 lb) operator, and Michelin 20.5 R25 XMINE D2 tires.

Cab

ROPS	ISO 3471:2008
FOPS	ISO 3449:2005 LEVEL II
Declared Sound Levels - Exterior Sound Power Level (ISO 6395:2008)*	101 dB(A)
Note (1)	* Measurements were conducted at 70% of maximum engine cooling fan speed. Sound level may vary at different engine cooling fan speeds. The cab was properly installed and maintained. The measurements were conducted with the cab doors and the cab windows closed.<br>– The Blue Angel environmental label is an optional attachment for Europe only.
Declared Sound Levels - Operator Sound Pressure Level (ISO 6396:2008)*	68 dB(A)

Air Conditioning System

Air Conditioning

The air conditioning system on this machine contains the flourinated greenhouse gas refrigerant R134a (Global Warming Potential = 1430). The system contains 1.9 kg of refrigerant which has a CO2 equivalent of 2.717 metric tonnes.

Loader Hydraulic System

Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 4th Function Maximum Flow*	160 l/min
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Relief Pressure	30000 kPa
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder	30000 kPa
Relief Pressure - Tilt Cylinder - 3rd and 4th Function Maximum Working Pressure	28000 kPa
Note (1)	Implement system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting lift cylinders and a single double acting tilt cylinder.
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump	190 l/min
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Raise (Ground Level to Maximum Lift)	5.5/6.2 seconds
Note (2)	Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm).
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Total Cycle Time	9.7/10.6 seconds
Maximum Working Pressure - Implement Pump	28000 kPa
Note (3)	* 3rd and 4th function flow is fully adjustable from 20% to 100% of maximum flow through the touch screen display when equipped.
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Float Down (Maximum Lift to Ground Level)	2.7/2.7 seconds
Cycle Times - Performance (HP+) at 1,800 rpm/Standard Power Mode at 1,600 rpm - Dump (at Maximum Lift Height)	1.5/1.7 seconds
Maximum Flow - Implement Pump - 3rd Function Maximum Flow*	190 l/min
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Stroke	789 mm
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Rod Diameter	90 mm
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Rod Diameter	65 mm
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Bore Diameter	150 mm
Lift Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Bore Diameter	120 mm
Tilt Cylinder: Standard Lift Linkage - Stroke	555 mm

Steering

Maximum Steering Torque - 0° (Straight Machine)	57630 N·m
Maximum Steering Torque - 40° (Full Turn)	42570 N·m
Maximum Working Pressure - Steering Pump	24130 kPa
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - Maximum RPM: 90 rpm Steering Wheel Speed	2.3 s
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Bore Diameter	80 mm
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Stroke	399 mm
Steering Cycle Times - Full Left to Full Right - Minimum RPM: Pump Flow Limited	3.1 s
Note (1)	Steering system uses a dedicated load sensing variable displacement pump with dual double acting cylinders.
Steering Cylinder, Double Acting - Rod Diameter	50 mm
Maximum Flow - Steering Pump	130 l/min
Note (2)	Flow values listed are for a machine running in Performance Power Mode (1,800 rpm).

Transmission

Forward and Reverse - Range 2	13 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Range 4	40 km/h
Note	*Creeper control allows maximum speed range adjustability from 1 km/h (0.6 mph) to 13 km/h (8 mph) in Range 1 through the touch screen display when equipped. Factory default is 7 km/h (4.4 mph).
Forward and Reverse - Range 3	27 km/h
Forward and Reverse - Range 1*	1-13 km/h (0.6-8 mph)

Power Train

Front Axle - Traction Aid	Locking differential
Note (1)	Power train is governed by the Caterpillar exclusive Intelligent Power Management system to deliver peak performance and efficiency.
Rear Axle	Oscillating
Note (3)	Differential front locking axle can be engaged on the go at full torque up to 20 km/h (12.4 mph) on the 938M.
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - 20.5 R25, 550/65, 600/65, 650/65	± 10.5 degrees
Rear Axle - Traction Aid - Optional	Limited slip differential
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - 23.5 R25	± 7 degrees
Brakes - Service	Inboard wet disc
Note (2)	Offset rims available to meet European roading requirements.
Brakes - Parking	Spring applied hydraulically released
Front Axle	Fixed
Rear Axle - Oscillation Angle by Tire Size - Solid Tires, 750/65, 620/65, Skidder	± 7 degrees

Service Refill Capacities

Axles - Rear	35 l
Fuel Tank	195 l
Axles - Front	35 l
Transmission - Gear Box	11 l
Hydraulic System - Including Tank	170 l
Engine Crankcase	20 l
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Tank	19 l
Cooling System	32 l
Hydraulic Tank	90 l