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Cat 938K vs XCMG ZL50GN

The XCMG ZL50GN is the heavier machine, at 17.2 t against 15.3 t.

The XCMG ZL50GN is ahead on: bigger bucket or body.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 938K and the XCMG ZL50GN drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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    Cat 938K

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    XCMG ZL50GN

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At a glance

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

FigureCat 938KXCMG ZL50GN
Operating weight15,282 kg17,150 kg
Bucket capacityHigher is better2.7 m³3.2 m³+19%

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Dimensions

Height to top of cab3.34 mGround to cabNot published
Height to top of beacon3.707 mNot published
Ground to axle centre0.685 mNot published
Ground clearance0.386 mNot published
Overall length (bucket on ground)7.666 m8.35 m
Rear axle to rear bumper1.968 mNot published
Hitch to front axle1.525 mNot published
Wheelbase3.05 m3.3 m
Dump clearance at max lift2.822 mNot published
Load-over height3.354 mNot published
Clearance, level bucket at max lift3.642 mNot published
Hinge pin height (max lift)3.969 mNot published
Overall height, bucket at max lift5.301 mNot published
Reach at max lift1.146 mNot published
Bucket pin height at carry0.418 mNot published
Dig depth0.1 mNot published
Bucket width2.75 mNot published
Tread width2.083 mTread centreNot published
Width over tyres2.693 mNot published
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 widthNot published2.996 mFrom overall dimensions
Overall heightNot published3.515 mFrom overall dimensions

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 kg17,150 kg

Engine

Engine modelCat C7.1Not published
EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA / Brazil MAR-1 equivalentNot published
Displacement7 LNot published
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 NmNot published
Max torque (net)876 NmNot published
Rated powerNot published162 kW (217 hp)

Performance

Bucket capacity2.7 m³3.2 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 liftNot published
Static tipping load (full turn)9,633 kgISO 14397-1; standard liftNot published
Breakout force13,082 kgfNot published
Top speed40 km/hRange 4, forward and reverseNot published
Rated payloadNot published5,500 kg

Hydraulics

Pump flow190 L/minImplement pump, maximum flowNot published
Max pressure250 barNot published
Tilt cylinder relief pressure300 barNot published
Steering pump flow130 L/minMaximum flowNot published
Steering pump pressure241 barNot published

Transmission

TransmissionHydrostatic, 4 speed ranges, electronic controlNot published
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)Not published

Service capacities

Fuel tank195 LNot published
Cooling system32 LNot published
Engine oil, with filter19.5 LNot published
Differentials and final drives, front35 LNot published
Differentials and final drives, rear35 LNot published
Hydraulic system, with tank170 LNot published
Hydraulic tank90 LNot published

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) · XCMG Global ZL50GN product page (parameters table)

Cat 938K vs XCMG ZL50GN: questions

Which is bigger, the Cat 938K or XCMG ZL50GN?

By operating weight the XCMG ZL50GN is the biggest at 17.2 t, then the Cat 938K at 15.3 t.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 938K or XCMG ZL50GN?

The XCMG ZL50GN: Cat 938K 2.7 m³, XCMG ZL50GN 3.2 m³ (bucket capacity), a 19% 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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