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Caterpillar 938 vs Caterpillar 950 GC

The Caterpillar 950 GC is about 17% heavier than the Caterpillar 938 (18,700 vs 16,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 950 GC has about 28% more engine power (168 kW (225 hp) vs 131 kW (176 hp)).

Caterpillar 938
Caterpillar Caterpillar 938
Caterpillar 950 GC wheel loader
Caterpillar Caterpillar 950 GC
Operating weight 16,000 kg (35,300 lb)18,700 kg (41,200 lb)
Engine power 131 kW (176 hp)168 kW (225 hp)
Net power ≈131 kW (176 hp)≈168 kW (225 hp)
Bucket capacity ≈2.5–3.4 m³ (3.3–4.4 yd³)≈3.1–4.2 m³ (4.0–5.5 yd³)
Engine —Cat C7.1
Transmission —Planetary powershift
Top speed —≈40 km/h (25 mph)
Strengths
  • + Versatile and efficient
  • + Payload option
  • + Lower purchase price than the 950M
  • + Simple, proven powertrain
  • + Strong Cat dealer support and resale
Watch-outs
  • − Not designed for heavy quarry face loading
  • − Fewer comfort and technology features than the standard 950
  • − Not optimised for high-production quarry work
Full 938 reviewFull 950 GC review

Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.