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Cat 938K vs. John deere 544J Wheel loaders Comparison

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Cat 938 Wheel loaders

938K

John Deere 544 Wheel loaders

544J
General
Engine model Cat C7.1
Engine model 6068H
Operating weight 17,500 kg
Operating weight 12,942 kg
Bucket width 3,000 mm
Bucket width 2,712 mm
Bucket capacity 3.5 cu m
Bucket capacity 2.29 cu m
Lifting capacity 6,500 kg
Lifting capacity -
Max speed forward 38 kph
Max speed forward 38.3 kph
Max dump height 3,200 mm
Max dump height 3,170 mm
Tipping load 13,000 kg
Tipping load 9,987 kg
Tire size -
Tire size 20.5 R25
Transmission type -
Transmission type Automatic powershift
Years 2013-2025
Years 2004-2008
Market Average AED 590,000
Market Average AED 292,000
Price AED 280,000
Price AED 210,000
Engine
Gross power 150.63 kw
Gross power 111.11 kw
Displacement 7,100 cu cm
Displacement 6,784.26 cu cm
Max torque 950 Nm
Max torque -
Aspiration -
Aspiration Turbochargeed charge air cooled
Torque rise -
Torque rise 38 %
Alternator supplied amperage -
Alternator supplied amperage 80 Amh
Service refill capacities
Fuel cap 325 liter
Fuel cap 321.73 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 135 liter
Hydraulic fluid cap 95.95 liter
Cooling fluid cap -
Cooling fluid cap 22.33 liter
Front axle fluid capacity -
Front axle fluid capacity 17.03 liter
Rear axle fluid capacity -
Rear axle fluid capacity 17.03 liter
Transmission fluid cap -
Transmission fluid cap 18.55 liter
Hydraulic system
Pump type Piston pump
Pump type Variable axial piston
Pump flow cap 220 lpm
Pump flow cap 189.25 lpm
Relief valve pressure 234.42 bar
Relief valve pressure 251.65 bar
Dimensions
Height - top of cab 3.35 m
Height - top of cab 3.26 m
Wheelbase 3 m
Wheelbase 2.96 m
Transport length -
Transport length 7 m
Turning radius -
Turning radius 4.97 m
Loader
Breakout force 130 kN
Breakout force 93.14 kN
Operating specifications
Max dump reach 1,150 mm
Max dump reach 1,005.84 mm
Rack back angle 45 º
Rack back angle -
Refill capacities
Engine oil cap -
Engine oil cap 21.2 liter
Transmission
Number of forward gears -
Number of forward gears 4
Number of reverse gears -
Number of reverse gears 3

Performance

Looking at performance technical specs and key features the Cat 938K Wheel loaders excels in terms of engine power at and operating weight 17500 compared to other models like the John deere 544J Wheel loaders.

User rating

Owners operators and fleet managers recommend the Cat 938K Wheel loaders for its high reliability and endurance in diverse applications. The same can be said about the John deere 544J Wheel loaders.

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