Cat 938K vs Hitachi ZW140-7

The Cat 938K is the heavier machine, at 15.3 t against 11.8 t, and the Cat 938K has more power (136 kW against 114 kW).

The Cat 938K is ahead on: more power, more torque, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, faster. The Hitachi ZW140-7 is ahead on: dumps higher, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 938K and the Hitachi ZW140-7 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Cat 938K
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At a glance

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Figure	Cat 938K	Hitachi ZW140-7
Operating weight	15,282 kg	11,840 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	140 kW+22%	115 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	912 Nm+28%	712 Nm
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better	2.822 m	2.865 m+2%
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better	3.969 m+4%	3.8 m
Bucket capacityHigher is better	2.7 m³+35%	2 m³
Static tipping load (straight)Higher is better	11,312 kg+19%	9,490 kg
Pump flowHigher is better	190 L/min	194 L/min+2%
Fuel tankHigher is better	195 L	205 L+5%
Top speedHigher is better	40 km/h+3%	39 km/h
Width over tyresLower is better	2.693 m	2.47 m+8%
Height to top of cabLower is better	3.34 m	3.275 m+2%

All specifications

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FigureCat 938K Hitachi ZW140-7

Dimensions

Height to top of cab3.34 mGround to cab3.275 m

Height to top of beacon3.707 mNot published

Ground to axle centre0.685 mNot published

Ground clearance0.386 m0.425 m

Overall length (bucket on ground)7.666 m7.22 m

Rear axle to rear bumper1.968 mNot published

Hitch to front axle1.525 mNot published

Wheelbase3.05 m3 m

Dump clearance at max lift2.822 m2.865 mAt 45 degrees, full height; 2.0 m³ bucket

Load-over height3.354 mNot published

Clearance, level bucket at max lift3.642 mNot published

Hinge pin height (max lift)3.969 m3.8 m

Overall height, bucket at max lift5.301 mNot published

Reach at max lift1.146 m0.89 m45 degree dump, full height; 2.0 m³ bucket

Bucket pin height at carry0.418 m0.535 mHeight of bucket pin at carry

Dig depth0.1 mNot published

Bucket width2.75 m2.48 m

Tread width2.083 mTread centre1.93 m

Width over tyres2.693 m2.47 m

Turning radius (outside of bucket)6.127 mNot published

Turning radius (outside of tyres)5.546 mNot published

Turning radius (inside of tyres)2.843 mNot published

Overall length (without bucket)Not published6.235 m

Turning radius (centre of outside tyre)Not published5.085 m

Turning radius (inside of inside tyre)Not published2.875 m

Turning radius (outside of bucket at carry)Not published5.86 m

Overall operating height at full heightNot published5.015 m

Lift arm clearance at full heightNot published3.55 mStandard arm

Digging depthNot published0.04 m

Roll back at carryNot published50°

Roll back at groundNot published42°

Roll back angle at full heightNot published55°

Angles

Rack-back angle at full lift54°Not published

Dump angle at full lift49°Not published

Rack-back angle at carry44°Not published

Angle of departure33°Not published

Articulation angle40°Not published

Weight

Operating weight15,282 kg11,840 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Cummins B4.5

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA / Brazil MAR-1 equivalentEU Stage V

Displacement7 L4.5 L

Gross power140 kW (188 hp)115 kW (154 hp)

Gross power (Standard Mode)129 kW (173 hp)Not published

Net power136 kW (182 hp)SAE J1349, Performance Mode at 1,800 rpm114 kW (153 hp)ISO 9249 at 2,200 rpm

Net power (Standard Mode)126 kW (169 hp)SAE J1349, Standard Mode at 1,600 rpmNot published

Max torque912 Nm712 NmGross at 1,200 rpm; net 704 Nm

Max torque (net)876 NmNot published

CylindersNot published4

Performance

Bucket capacity2.7 m³2 m³

Bucket capacity range (general purpose)2.5-3.2 m³ (3.2-4.2 yd³)Not published

Bucket capacity range (light material)3.1-5.0 m³ (4.0-6.5 yd³)Not published

Static tipping load (straight)11,312 kgISO 14397-1; standard lift9,490 kgISO 14397-1, 2.0 m³ bucket

Static tipping load (full turn)9,633 kgISO 14397-1; standard lift8,240 kg

Breakout force13,082 kgf98 kN2.0 m³ bucket; 9,990 kgf

Top speed40 km/hRange 4, forward and reverse39 km/h4th gear, 20.5R25 tyres

Travel speed, 1stNot published13 km/h

Travel speed, 2ndNot published13 km/h

Travel speed, 3rdNot published20 km/h

Lift arm raise timeNot published4.9 s

Lift arm lower timeNot published3.1 s

Bucket dump timeNot published1.2 s

Total hydraulic cycle timeNot published9.2 s

Hydraulics

Pump flow190 L/minImplement pump, maximum flow194 L/minMain gear pump (also steering), at 2,200 rpm

Max pressure250 bar206 bar

Tilt cylinder relief pressure300 barNot published

Steering pump flow130 L/minMaximum flowNot published

Steering pump pressure241 barNot published

Brake, fan and pilot pump flowNot published45 L/min

Transmission

TransmissionHydrostatic, 4 speed ranges, electronic control2-motor hydrostatic with summation gearbox, fixed-ratio powershift countershaft, 4 speeds

Range 113 km/hNot published

Range 213 km/hNot published

Range 327 km/hNot published

Range 440 km/hNot published

Steering angleNot published40°Each direction, 80 degrees total

Oscillation angleNot published20°Total (+10 / -10)

Tyres

Tyres20.5 R25 radial (L-3)20.5R25 (L3)

Service capacities

Fuel tank195 L205 L

Cooling system32 L20 L

Engine oil, with filter19.5 LNot published

Differentials and final drives, front35 L24 L

Differentials and final drives, rear35 L25 L

Hydraulic system, with tank170 LNot published

Hydraulic tank90 L80 L

Engine oilNot published16 L

DEF/AdBlue tankNot published25 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursCat DEO-ULSNot published

Fuel filters500 hoursPrimary and secondaryNot published

Engine air filter1,000 hoursPrimary and secondary elementsNot published

Hydraulic oil filter2,000 hoursNot published

Transmission oil and filter2,000 hoursCat TDTONot published

Differential oil (front and rear)2,000 hoursNot published

Hydraulic oil6,000 hoursCat HYDO AdvancedNot published

Coolant extender6,000 hoursCat ELC ExtenderNot published

Coolant12,000 hoursCat ELCNot published

Sources: Cat 938K Wheel Loader specifications AEHQ7682-01 (04-2021) (AME, AUZ, CIS, LACD, Southeast Asia, Turkey) · Hitachi ZW140-7 / ZW160-7 brochure (Hitachi Construction Machinery Australia, Dec 2023)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 938KHitachi ZW140-7Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 938K vs Hitachi ZW140-7: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 938K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

By operating weight the Cat 938K is the biggest at 15.3 t, then the Hitachi ZW140-7 at 11.8 t.

Which has more power, the Cat 938K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

The Cat 938K: Cat 938K 140 kW (188 hp), Hitachi ZW140-7 115 kW (154 hp) (gross power), a 22% difference.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 938K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

The Cat 938K: Cat 938K 2.7 m³, Hitachi ZW140-7 2 m³ (bucket capacity), a 35% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 938K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

The Cat 938K: Cat 938K 11,312 kg, Hitachi ZW140-7 9,490 kg (static tipping load (straight)), a 19% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 938K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

The Hitachi ZW140-7: Cat 938K 195 L, Hitachi ZW140-7 205 L (fuel tank), a 5% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 938K or Hitachi ZW140-7?

The Hitachi ZW140-7: Cat 938K 2.693 m, Hitachi ZW140-7 2.47 m (width over tyres), a 8% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

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