16,427 kg182 hpMarket avg. €67k · 19 listed · 8 below market
Asking prices land at €28k – €115k, around 34% above the market average.
Across independent European dealers, used Caterpillar 938 listings currently run from €28,000 to €115,000, with a market average around €66,959. 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, placing it firmly in the upper tier of the compact-to-mid-range wheel loader class. Equipped with a 2.5 m³ bucket, it is built for high-cycle loading tasks where a balance of payload capacity and machine maneuverability is required. The 938 designation has spanned multiple generations, giving it a well-established parts and service network across most major markets.
Machines in this class are commonly deployed in quarry face loading, aggregate stockpile management, construction site earthmoving, and bulk material handling at ports or processing facilities. The 2.5 m³ bucket capacity suits medium-volume loading cycles into articulated dump trucks or rigid haul units. Secondary roles include log handling, snow removal, and general yard duties when fitted with appropriate attachments.
Inspection of a used 938 should begin with a full hydraulic cycle check, examining lift and tilt response, cylinder seal integrity, and pilot pressure consistency. The articulation joint and oscillation bearings are high-wear points on any wheel loader of this operating weight and merit close visual and play-check assessment. Tire condition is a significant cost factor for machines in this class and should be evaluated for tread depth, sidewall integrity, and even wear pattern. Review available service records for oil analysis history, transmission service intervals, and any documented structural repairs to the boom or frame. Engine hours displayed on the machine should be cross-referenced against physical wear indicators on pedals, seat, and controls to verify consistency.
The Caterpillar 938 is cross-shopped most frequently against the Volvo L90 and the Komatsu WA320, which occupy an overlapping weight and power bracket. Against the Volvo L90, buyers weigh Caterpillar's dealer network depth and parts availability against Volvo's cab ergonomics and drivetrain characteristics. Against the Komatsu WA320, the comparison typically centers on machine weight, bucket rating, and regional service support. Within the 938's own segment, position within the price band is driven by accumulated hours, machine configuration, the presence of quick-coupler systems, and overall mechanical and structural condition. Machines retaining factory attachments in good service order, with documented maintenance records, command stronger positioning relative to those with non-standard or worn tooling.
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