Cat 938K vs SANY SW940L

The Cat 938K is the heavier machine, at 15.3 t against 14.6 t.

The Cat 938K is ahead on: dumps higher, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, lower to transport. The SANY SW940L is ahead on: more torque, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 938K and the SANY SW940L drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Cat 938K
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SANY SW940L
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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Cat 938K	SANY SW940L
Operating weight	15,282 kg	14,600 kg
Max torqueHigher is better	912 Nm	1,120 Nm+23%
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better	2.822 m+5%	2.688 m
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better	3.969 m+3%	3.837 m
Bucket capacityHigher is better	2.7 m³+17%	2.3 m³
Static tipping load (straight)Higher is better	11,312 kg+12%	10,145 kg
Pump flowHigher is better	190 L/min	220 L/min+16%
Fuel tankHigher is better	195 L	236 L+21%
Width over tyresLower is better	2.693 m	2.476 m+8%
Height to top of cabLower is better	3.34 m+1%	3.36 m

All specifications

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Differences only(90)

FigureCat 938K SANY SW940L

Dimensions

Height to top of cab3.34 mGround to cab3.36 m

Height to top of beacon3.707 mNot published

Ground to axle centre0.685 mNot published

Ground clearance0.386 m0.407 m

Overall length (bucket on ground)7.666 m7.843 mShipping length with bucket

Rear axle to rear bumper1.968 m2.036 m

Hitch to front axle1.525 mNot published

Wheelbase3.05 m3 m

Dump clearance at max lift2.822 m2.688 m

Load-over height3.354 mNot published

Clearance, level bucket at max lift3.642 mNot published

Hinge pin height (max lift)3.969 m3.837 m

Overall height, bucket at max lift5.301 mNot published

Reach at max lift1.146 m1.21 mAt 45° discharge

Bucket pin height at carry0.418 mNot published

Dig depth0.1 mNot published

Bucket width2.75 m2.545 m

Tread width2.083 mTread centreNot published

Width over tyres2.693 m2.476 mOverall tyre width

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

Height to beaconNot published3.639 mGround to beacon

Front axle to articulation pivotNot published1.48 mCentre line of front axle to centre pivot

Overall length (without bucket)Not published6.48 mShipping length without attachment

Max dump heightNot published5.296 m

Digging depthNot published0.122 mLevel bucket

Clearance circle (outside of tyres)Not published5.389 m

Clearance circle (counterweight)Not published5.483 m

Max. circleNot published6.087 m

Counterweight widthNot published2.1 m

Roll back at max liftNot published62°

Roll back at carry heightNot published46°

Roll back at groundNot published42°

Tail angle to rear wheelNot published28°

Max steering angleNot published40°

Angles

Rack-back angle at full lift54°Not published

Dump angle at full lift49°44°

Rack-back angle at carry44°Not published

Angle of departure33°Not published

Articulation angle40°40°Each direction (+/- 40)

Weight

Operating weight15,282 kg14,600 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Cummins B6.7

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA / Brazil MAR-1 equivalentEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V

Displacement7 L6.7 L

Gross power140 kW (188 hp)Not published

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

Net power136 kW (182 hp)SAE J1349, Performance Mode at 1,800 rpmNot published

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

Max torque912 Nm1,120 Nm

Max torque (net)876 NmNot published

CylindersNot published6

Engine powerNot published129 kW (173 hp)

Performance

Bucket capacity2.7 m³2.3 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 lift10,145 kg

Static tipping load (full turn)9,633 kgISO 14397-1; standard lift8,571 kg

Breakout force13,082 kgf107 kN

Top speed40 km/hRange 4, forward and reverse25 mph (forward 4th); reverse 3rd 17 mphFlyer prints speeds in mph only

Rated payloadNot published4.2 t

Raise timeNot published5.4 s

Lower (float down) timeNot published3.2 s

Dump timeNot published1.6 s

Total hydraulic cycle timeNot published10.2 s

Hydraulics

Pump flow190 L/minImplement pump, maximum flow220 L/minMax flow

Max pressure250 bar250 bar

Tilt cylinder relief pressure300 barNot published

Steering pump flow130 L/minMaximum flowNot published

Steering pump pressure241 barNot published

Transmission

TransmissionHydrostatic, 4 speed ranges, electronic controlZF 4WG190 countershaft powershift; automatic, manual and kick-down shift modes; 4 forward / 3 reverse

Range 113 km/hNot published

Range 213 km/hNot published

Range 327 km/hNot published

Range 440 km/hNot published

Tyres

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

Service capacities

Fuel tank195 L236 L

Cooling system32 L31 L

Engine oil, with filter19.5 LNot published

Differentials and final drives, front35 L35 L

Differentials and final drives, rear35 L35 L

Hydraulic system, with tank170 LNot published

Hydraulic tank90 L110 L

Engine oilNot published15 L

DEF/AdBlue tankNot published22 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) · SANY SW940L Stage V flyer (4 pages, version 2025-12-30), SANY Group global site

Drawn to scale

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

Cat 938KSANY SW940LSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Cat 938K vs SANY SW940L: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 938K or SANY SW940L?

By operating weight the Cat 938K is the biggest at 15.3 t, then the SANY SW940L at 14.6 t.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 938K or SANY SW940L?

The Cat 938K: Cat 938K 2.7 m³, SANY SW940L 2.3 m³ (bucket capacity), a 17% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 938K or SANY SW940L?

The Cat 938K: Cat 938K 11,312 kg, SANY SW940L 10,145 kg (static tipping load (straight)), a 12% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 938K or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Cat 938K 195 L, SANY SW940L 236 L (fuel tank), a 21% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 938K or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Cat 938K 2.693 m, SANY SW940L 2.476 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.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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