16,427 kg182 hpMarket avg. €61k · 19 listed · 9 below market
Asking prices land at €35k – €94k, around 22% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 938 listings currently run from €35,180 to €94,000, with a market average around €60,885. Year, operating hours and configuration move the price within that band. Based on 19 active listings, refreshed daily.
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The Caterpillar 938 is a mid-size wheel loader with an operating weight of 16,427 kg and an engine output of 182 hp. It is equipped with a bucket capacity of 2.5 m3, positioning it in the productive segment of the wheel loader class suited to demanding material-handling cycles. As a Caterpillar product, it carries the brand's established reputation for drivetrain durability and broad parts availability across European markets.
Mid-size wheel loaders in this class are commonly deployed in quarrying, bulk aggregates handling, construction site logistics, recycling yards, and municipal operations. The 2.5 m3 bucket capacity makes the 938 well suited to loading trucks, managing stockpiles, and supporting infrastructure projects where a balance of maneuverability and payload is required. Agricultural and port terminal operators also regularly specify machines of this size for grain, sand, and mixed-material handling duties.
Prospective buyers should commission a full inspection covering hydraulic cylinder seals, loader arm pivot pins, and bucket cutting edges, as these are high-wear items on any wheel loader operating in abrasive conditions. Transmission condition deserves particular attention on machines in this class, and a cold-start inspection combined with a loaded drive cycle will reveal torque converter and axle behaviour more reliably than a static check. Service history documentation, filter change intervals, and evidence of cooling system maintenance are key indicators of overall machine care. Tyre condition and matching should be assessed carefully, as uneven wear can signal axle or alignment issues that require further investigation before purchase.
The European market average asking price for the Caterpillar 938 stands at EUR 72,649, with the broader price range running from EUR 39,500 to EUR 104,000 depending on age, configuration, and condition. This spread reflects the depth of inventory available and the variation in specification levels across the used market. The 938 competes directly with the Volvo L90 and the Komatsu WA320, both of which occupy a similar operating-weight band and are frequently compared by buyers evaluating total cost of ownership and parts support networks in their region.
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