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938M Waste Handler

Small Wheel Loaders

Maximum Gross Power 188.0 HP 142.0 kW
Operating Weight 38555.0 lb 17493.0 kg
Bucket Capacities 3.0-5.0 m3 (3.9-6.5 yd3) 3.0-5.0 m3 (3.9-6.5 yd3)
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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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Engine
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Maximum Gross Power 188.0 HP 142.0 kW
Bore 4.0 in 105.0 mm
Stroke 5.0 in 135.0 mm
Displacement 427.0 in³ 7.01 l
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4) 182.0 HP 136.0 kW
Maximum Rated Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4) 188.0 HP 140.0 kW
Maximum Rated Gross Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) 188.0 HP 140.0 kW
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269 at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4) 184.0 HP 137.0 kW
Maximum Rated Gross Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4) 188.0 HP 140.0 kW
Maximum Rated Gross Power - ISO 14396 188.0 HP 140.0 kW
Engine Model Cat® C7.1 Cat® C7.1
Maximum Rated Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4) 1800.0 r/min 1800.0 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. 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) 621.0 ft·lbf 843.0 N·m
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 628.0 ft·lbf 852.0 N·m
Maximum Rated Gross Power - ISO 14396 (DIN) (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 175.0 HP 129.0 kW
Maximum Rated Gross Power - Maximum Engine Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 1600.0 r/min 1600.0 r/min
Maximum Rated Gross Power - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 173.0 HP 129.0 kW
Rated Net Power - 1,800 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4) 186.0 HP 137.0 kW
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 169.0 HP 126.0 kW
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 648.0 ft·lbf 879.0 N·m
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - ISO 9249 (DIN) at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 171.0 HP 126.0 kW
Rated Net Power - 1,600 rpm - SAE J1349 at Minimum Fan Speed (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 168.0 HP 125.0 kW
Maximum Net Torque - SAE J1349 (Standard Power Mode: Range 1-3*) 621.0 ft·lbf 843.0 N·m
Note (4) Spark arrester performance as standard – Meets the performance requirements of EN 1834-1.2000 (section 6.4.2 Visual Test). Spark arrester performance as standard – Meets the performance requirements of EN 1834-1.2000 (section 6.4.2 Visual Test).
Note (3) No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems. No derating required up to 3000 m (10,000 ft) altitude. Auto derate protects hydraulic and transmission systems.
Emissions Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards. Engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards.
Maximum Net Torque - ISO 9249 (1977)/EEC 80/1269 (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4) 628.0 ft·lbf 852.0 N·m
Maximum Gross Torque - ISO 14396 (Performance [HP+] Power Mode: Range 1-4) 648.0 ft·lbf 879.0 N·m
Note (1) *Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology. *Range 4 power and torque is equal to Performance Mode with Caterpillar Power by Range technology.

Application Specific Configuration

GUARD YOUR INVESTMENT
Choose from a complete range of optional guarding to protect your machine from the harsh environment of a waste handling application. The machine guarding is purpose built to protect the machine's major components and systems to keep you on the job and maximize production rates.

BREATHE CLEAN
Maximize your engine life and extend filter cleaning intervals with a turbine pre-cleaner. Keep cool with a reversing fan to purge the single plane, widely spaced core cooling package and brush-less sealed alternator. Breath clean with a powered RESPA system for the operator environment designed to eliminate 90% of the particulate in the air and filter the remaining 10%.

MAXIMIZE TIRE LIFE
Fine tune your wheel torque to match the underfoot conditions and maximize performance while extending tire life. Cat Waste Handlers feature wheel torque adjustments through an exclusive Rimpull Control feature designed to keep your operating costs low.

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 exclusive Intelligent Power Management system monitors operator input and power availability to keep the machine working at peak efficiency and provide the operator with greater customization to suit their application.

A choice of Power Modes allows you to choose between maximum fuel efficiency or boosted power along with hydraulic speed.

STANDARD POWER MODE

  • Saves fuel and reduces cab sound levels
  • Biggest gains are seen during load and carry, snow removal and roading applications

PERFORMANCE POWER MODE
  • Enabled at the push of a button (HP+), boosts engine power by up to 10% and engine speed by over 12%
  • Increases hydraulic cycle times and productivity

Lock up and go with fully locking front differential axle that can be engaged on the move at full torque. Maximize your traction with optional Limited Slip Differential on the rear axle to keep you climbing.

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 piece front windshield, redesigned linkage and clean hydraulic lines routing. Seat-mounted controls featuring low effort joystick for lift and tilt functions along with integrated Forward/Neutral/Reverse switch, differential lock trigger and optional third and fourth auxiliary functions.

  • Automatic climate control with heated rear glass and external mirrors
  • Information at a glance with large primary LCD display
  • Heated and cooled seat option
  • Optional Ride Control
  • Exclusive electro-hydraulic cylinder snubbing
  • An extra eye on the job site with optional integrated rear object detection and optional* rearview camera

*Standard in Europe.

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 your machine by customizing your controls.

  • Select your Power Train Mode
  • Reduce tire wear using Rimpull
  • Fine tune ground speed with Creeper Control
  • Adjustable Electo-Hydraulic Controls
  • Set Directional Shift Response based on job application

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 order to give full access to filters and service points. Extended service intervals on hydraulic and power train filters reduce service time and maximize uptime. Additional service features include:

  • Product Link™ PRO standard with optional subscription to VisionLink®.
  • Maintenance reminders through secondary display at scheduled intervals.
  • Fit for Life Diesel Particulate Filter that is designed to exceed the engine overhaul life.
  • Quick fuel filter service with Caterpillar's exclusive electric fuel priming pump.
  • Jump start studs as standard equipment.
  • Extended cleanouts with single plane cooling system and wide spaced 6 fans per inch coolers as standard.
  • Integrated Autolube (optional) with adjustable greasing frequency.

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 business needs.

Maximize your machine uptime with unsurpassed worldwide parts availability, trained technicians and customer support agreements.

Let us earn your business. Experience an M Series Small Wheel Loader and join the Caterpillar family.

938M Waste Handler Standard Equipment

POWER TRAIN
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  • Axle seal guards
  • Auto idle shut down feature
  • Cat® C7.1 engine:
    – Power Modes (Standard and Performance)
    – Power by Range (High Power in Range 4)
    – Turbocharged and aftercooled
    – Filtered crankcase breather
    – Diesel particulate filter (Fit for Life)
  • Coolant protection to –34° C (–29° F)
  • Differential lock in front axle
  • Dry type air cleaner
  • Enclosed wet disc full hydraulic brakes
  • Fuel priming pump, automatic
  • Fuel water separator
  • Hydraulically driven demand cooling fan
  • Intelligent hydrostatic transmission:
    – Power train modes
    – Directional shift aggressiveness
    – Rimpull control, adjust wheel torque
    – Creeper control, adjust ground speed
  • Lubed for life driveshafts
  • Parking brake, electric
  • Wide spaced six fins per inch cooling package
  • S·O·SSM sampling ports
  • Throttle lock and maximum speed limiter

938M Waste Handler Optional Equipment

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
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  • Antifreeze/coolant, extended-life
  • Auto lube, integrated in touch screen display
  • Auxiliary flow, third and fourth function
  • Axles, differential, limited slip, rear
  • Axles, elevated breathers
  • Beacon light, strobe
  • Cab, deluxe (standard in Europe):
    – Automatic blower control
    – Electrically adjustable heated mirrors (2)
    – LED interior lighting
    – Touch screen display
  • Ride control adjustable speed activation
  • Preventative maintenance reminders
  • Integrated help function (22 languages available)
  • Sunscreen, front and rear
  • Camera, rearview (standard in Europe)
  • Cat Production Measurement (CPM) – fully integrated scale system, with optional printer that can print up to three copies of the weigh ticket
  • Cold start package:
    – Ether starting aid, block heater and additional batteries 1,000 CCA (four in total)
  • Coupler, (Fusion and ISO 23727)
  • Debris packages:
    – Low – standard six fins per inch package
    – Medium – reversing fan and Syklone precleaner
    – High – adds a sealed alternator to medium package
  • Fenders (extended cover and full coverage)
  • Guards:
    – Power train, (lower, side, driveshaft and crankcase)
    – Windshield and lights
    – Cylinders, tilt and steering
  • Lights, auxiliary, halogen or LED with engine compartment lights
  • Rear Object Detection
  • Radio packages:
    – Radio ready with Bluetooth
    – Radio, AM/FM with Bluetooth and clock
    – Radio, AM/FM with CD player deluxe, weatherband, Bluetooth and clock
  • Seats:
    – Deluxe seat – fully adjustable fabric air suspension seat with high seat backrest
    – Premium seat – fully adjustable leather and fabric air suspension with high backrest and air lumbar support. Heated and cooled bottom cushion and backrest.
  • Steering:
    – Dual mode and Secondary
  • Tires:
    – Bias ply, 17.5, 20.5-25
    – Radial, 17.5, 20.5, 23.5, 550/65, 600/65, 650/65 R25
  • Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) – fully integrated system with high and low pressure alerts
  • Toolbox – 0.03 m3 (1.2 ft3) of undercab storage
  • Work tools
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