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Caterpillar 938 vs Caterpillar 988

The Caterpillar 988 is about 213% heavier than the Caterpillar 938 (50,000 vs 16,000 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.

The Caterpillar 988 has about 208% more engine power (403 kW (540 hp) vs 131 kW (176 hp)).

Caterpillar 938
Caterpillar Caterpillar 938
Caterpillar Caterpillar 988
Operating weight 16,000 kg (35,300 lb)50,000 kg (110,200 lb)
Engine power 131 kW (176 hp)403 kW (540 hp)
Net power ≈131 kW (176 hp)—
Bucket capacity ≈2.5–3.4 m³ (3.3–4.4 yd³)≈6.4–7.3 m³ (8.4–9.5 yd³)
Gross power —≈403 kW (541 hp)
Strengths
  • + Versatile and efficient
  • + Payload option
  • + Huge breakout force
  • + Mining-grade durability
Watch-outs
  • − Not designed for heavy quarry face loading
  • − High fuel use
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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.