938G Wheel Loader and IT38G Integrated Toolcarrier Rated Load Caterpillar

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Failure to comply to the rated load can cause possible personal injury or property damage. Review the rated load of a particular work tool before performing any operation. Make adjustments to the rated load as necessary for non-standard configurations.

Note: Rated loads should be used as a guide. Different work tools and poor ground conditions have effects on rated loads. The operator is responsible for being aware of these effects.

Rated loads are based upon a standard machine with the following conditions:

• proper lubricants

• full fuel tank

• enclosed ROPS

• 80 kg (176 lb) operator

• 20.5 R25 L­2 or equivalent tires

Rated loads will vary with different work tools. Consult your AVSpare dealer about the rated load for specific work tools.

Rated Load for the Bucket

The rated operating load is defined by SAE "J818" (May 1987) and by ISO 5998 (1986) as 50 % of the full turn static tipping load.

Illustration 1	g00104485

Dump clearance (A) and reach (B) are given for each bucket at a maximum lift height and at a 45 degree dumping angle. Dump clearance (A) is measured from the ground to the bucket edge. Reach (B) is measured from the front of the front tire to the bucket edge.

The following table provides the rated operating loads for a standard machine configuration with a bucket.

Rated Load for the Pallet Fork

For North American applications, the rated operating load is defined by SAE "J1197" (February 1991) as 50 % of the full turn static tipping load.

For European applications, the rated operating load is defined by CEN "474-3" as 60 % of the full turn static tipping load.

Illustration 2	g00275722

Discharge clearance (A) and reach (B) are given for each pallet fork at the maximum lift height. The discharge clearance is measured from the ground to the bottom edge of the pallet fork. The reach is measured from the front of front tire to the front vertical edge of the pallet fork.

The following chart provides the rated operating loads for the standard machine (North American configuration).

Reference: Refer to Special Publication, GELQ 0149, "Wheel Loader Fork Application Guide" for the rated loads of other machine configurations.

Rated Load for the Logging Fork

For North American applications, the rated operating load is defined by SAE "J1197" (February 1991) as 50 % of the full turn static tipping load.

For European applications, the rated operating load is defined by CEN "474-3" as 60 % of the full turn static tipping load.

Illustration 3	g00275264

Discharge clearance (A) and reach (B) are given for each logging fork at the maximum lift height and at the maximum discharge angle. Discharge clearance is measured from the ground to the bottom edge of the logging fork. The reach is measured from the front of the front tire to the front edge of the logging fork.

The following table provides the rated operating loads for the standard machine (North American configuration).

Reference: Refer to Special Publication, GELQ 0149, "Wheel Loader Fork Application Guide" for the rated loads of other machine configurations.

Rated Load for the Material Handling Arm

For North American applications, the rated operating load is defined by SAE "J1197" (February 1991) as 50 % of the full turn static tipping load.

For European applications, the rated operating load is defined by CEN "474-3" as 60 % of the full turn static tipping load.

Illustration 4	g00104502

The placement height (ground line to the chain hook) and reach (center of the front tire to the chain hook) are given for the highest position of the material handling arm and for the lowest position of the material handling arm.

The following table provides the rated operating loads for the standard machine configuration with material handling arm.