Fleet # –
Year – 2023
Make – CAT
Model – 938M
Body Style – Wheel Loader
VIN/SN – CAT0938MHJ3R10352
Odometer Numbers –
Hours – 657
Engine Make/Model – Cat C7.1, 184HP in performance mode, turbocharged and aftercooled
Cyl – 6
Fuel Type – Diesel, particulate filter (fit for life)
Transmission Name – 4-Ranges, F/R with Creeper control, 0.6-25 mph
Transmission Type – Hydrostatic with electronic control
Single Axle/Dual Axle – Single axle/Single wheel
Tire Size/Type – Titan MXL 20.5R25
Tire Condition – Good
Plow Size –
Dump Box Size –
Drivetrain – 4WD
GVWR – Operating Weight approximately 36,100 lbs.
Does the unit operate? – Yes
Does the vehicle start? – Yes
Are keys available? – Yes
Ownership Information – Certificate of Origin Only
Mechanical Condition – Good
Mechanical Notes – Well maintained, with no know issues, being sold due to normal rotation of equipment.
Body Condition – Good
Body Notes – Solid with little wear, minor spot surface rust, glass intact, spacious clean premium cab, #345-2426 3.5 cubic yard loader bucket which weighs 2,215 lbs.
Interior Condition – Good
Misc Info – Bidders are encouraged to inspect.
**This vehicle is 3 years from the MFG date, we are offering a 5% Buyers Premium when paying with cash or certified funds**
The following general information is web-sourced and may contain variances from the subject unit:
2023 Cat 938M Wheel Loader represents an incredibly efficient, high-performance medium-duty machine. By pairing a smart hydrostatic powertrain with an updated ergonomic cab, this setup maximizes cycle times while minimizing operator fatigue.
Here is a comprehensive look at how these specifications translate into work site performance.
Engine: Heavy-Duty Performance & Efficiency
The heart of this wheel loader is the Cat C7.1 engine, custom-tailored for fuel efficiency and low-speed, high-torque work.
- Power Output: Delivers a stout 184 HP (137 kW) when running in Performance Mode (HP+). This setting increases hydraulic speeds and engine response by roughly 10-12% for aggressive digging and fast cycle times.
- Configuration: A 7.01-liter turbocharged and aftercooled 6-cylinder diesel engine built to absorb heavy spikes in loading demand.
- Emissions: Utilizes a completely self-managing Clean Emission Module featuring a Fit-for-Life Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). The operator never has to pause work for regeneration, as the system cleans itself automatically in the background.
Intelligent Hydrostatic Transmission
Caterpillar's modern hydrostatic ("Hystat") drivetrain acts like a smart automatic transmission but provides infinite variable speed adjustments and precise control.
- 4-Range Capability: Electronically split into 4 speed ranges covering ground speeds from a crawl at 0.6 mph to a rapid transport speed of 25 mph.
- Creeper Control: Found in Range 1, this lets you strictly limit maximum ground speed via the in-cab display without dropping engine RPMs. This is ideal for maintaining full hydraulic tool performance at a slow, continuous pace.
- Directional Shifting & Traction: Smooth Forward/Reverse (F/R) directional shift aggressiveness is adjustable. It also includes an integrated Rimpull Control system to dynamically govern tire torque, virtually eliminating wheel spin on slippery underfoot conditions.
Premium Operator Environment (Spacious Cab)
The dynamic M-Series cab mimics automotive-style creature comforts to ensure operators remain fresh and focused through long shifts.
- Ergonomics & Controls: Features a premium suspension seat with seat-mounted joystick controls. Because the joystick housing moves with the travel of the seat, it isolates your hands from bumpy, rocky terrain.
- Visibility: Minimalist, thin cab pillars and massive windows afford an exceptional panoramic view of the work tool, rear contours, and blind spots.
- Climate Control: Fully enclosed, pressurized, and sealed to block out harmful job site dust and noise. Includes automatic temperature control and standard rear window defrosting lines.
- Technology Integration: Operates with a primary LCD display paired with a full-color secondary touchscreen display. Soft-touch keys allow operators to adjust lift/tilt kickouts, set hydraulic flow settings, and review onboard diagnostics effortlessly.
Heavy-Duty Loader Bucket & Undercarriage
#345-2426 Loader Bucket (replacement cost $11,500.00)
This is a rugged, 3.5 cubic yard heavy-duty bucket designed primarily for loose material handling and aggressive pile dressing. Weighing 2,215 lbs, it leverages an open-throat, curved side-bar design to secure superior material retention and achieve fill factors up to 10% higher than traditional flat-walled designs.
Titan MXL 20.5R25 Tires (replacement cost around $1,800.00)
A rugged, radial loader-tier tire footprint providing high traction, stability, and excellent puncture resistance when handling dense loads over gravel or broken concrete.
Terms of Sale:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.
