SDLG L938H Wheel Loader Kenya 2026: Specs, Price and Availability
Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Model | SDLG L938H wheel loader — 3.5-tonne class per website (catalogue shows 3 t class) |
| Website-listed | 3.5 t payload / 2.1 m³ bucket / 13,300 kg |
| Catalogue-listed | 3 t class / 1.8–2.2 m³ / ≈11,500 kg |
| Published value | Pending datasheet verification — both sources shown; quotation carries the dated, nameplate-verified figure |
| Class price anchor | Same-class L935H listed at KSh 6,400,000 on the Oct 2026 list (5.0 t L953H at 9.2M) |
| Primary applications | Construction tipper loading, small quarries, batching plants, aggregate yards |
| Dealer | Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd — authorized SDLG dealer, Kenya · +254 718 686 967 |
The SDLG L938H is a wheel loader — the articulated yellow machine with a bucket on the front that stockpiles sand and ballast, loads tippers and feeds batching plants — in SDLG's 3.5-tonne class, and it is the heavier sibling in the H-series pairing with the L936H. It is bought by crews whose daily volumes sit at the top of the 3-tonne class's economical reach: sustained tipper loading on dense material, small-quarry production and batching plants where every pass saved compounds across a shift. Sold in Kenya by Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd and quoted in writing within 24 hours per the October 2026 price list terms, it carries the same source split as its sibling — which this guide publishes openly, because the datasheet, not the brochure, settles what your machine is.
Specifications: Verified Status
Two published sources differ on this model. The Trust Partners website lists a 3.5-tonne payload, a 2.1 m³ bucket and 13,300 kg operating weight; the client catalogue shows the L938H in a 3-tonne class with 1.8–2.2 m³ buckets at approximately 11,500 kg. These may be different model years or market configurations — and they are different enough that buyers comparing quotes should insist on the datasheet before comparing. Per campaign policy both source sets are published and none are blended:
| Specification | Website-listed | Catalogue-listed | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payload class | 3.5 t | 3 t class | Pending datasheet verification |
| Operating weight | 13,300 kg | ≈11,500 kg | Pending datasheet verification |
| Bucket capacity | 2.1 m³ | 1.8–2.2 m³ | Configuration confirmed on quotation |
| Engine output | Confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
| Transmission and axles | Confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
| Hydraulic system | Confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
Verification date on quotation: the SDLG desk records the datasheet revision and stock-unit nameplate against every L938H quote. If you are comparing the L938H against a competing loader, ask us for the datasheet and we will send the exact configuration sheet.
A Note on the Name: L938H vs L938F
Buyers researching this machine will find older L938F pages on this website, and the distinction is worth stating plainly: the L938F is the previous F-series generation, and its published figures belong to that machine. This guide publishes H-series sources only, and the campaign rule is explicit — never borrow F-series figures for an H-series machine. If your comparison is a used L938F against a new L938H, the quotation conversation compares the actual machines on their actual datasheets; the badge alone decides nothing.
Price Position in Kenya
Not itemized on the October 2026 price list — but its class is. The same-list anchors: the 3.5-tonne L935H at KSh 6,400,000 and the 5.0-tonne L953H at KSh 9,200,000, inclusive as indicated, framing where the L938H sits by class logic. The L938H is quoted in writing within 24 hours of inquiry, with the exact figure, bucket and configuration itemized; indicative only, not a firm offer, prices subject to change without prior notice per the list's terms.
The commercial terms buyers ask about most are verified on that list: lead times of about two weeks on stock machines and eight to twelve weeks on factory orders; the one-year/2,000-hour factory warranty honoured in Kenya and extendable to two; financing, lease-to-own, trade-in and hire-before-you-buy packages; and low-loader delivery to any county, priced by destination. The cost-estimate calculator gives a project-level budget figure, the SDLG financing hub sets out the packages, and the published deposit and tenor guides walk the money side. Stock status changes weekly — call +254 718 686 967 or WhatsApp the SDLG desk.
Applications: Where the L938H Earns Its Keep
1. Construction tipper loading
The home ground: sustained loading of 10 m³ tippers on building and road jobs where the pass-math favours the 3.5-tonne class over the lighter machine; the loading-role context is in our loader-versus-backhoe comparison.
2. Small quarries and aggregate yards
Loading from ground stockpiles on moderate-to-high daily volumes — where bucket capacity, not site access, sets the pace; ownership-versus-hire framing sits in current hire pricing and the hire cost framework.
3. Batching plants
Aggregate loading into hoppers with spillage discipline and hopper-matched cycle planning; the material context is in our earthwork and base preparation guide.
4. Estate and commercial material handling
Stockpile management, site clean-up and loading on institutional and industrial sites where a bigger machine would be under-used.
The Pass-Math That Sizes the Machine
Strip the class decision to cycles. A 10 m³ tipper of dry sand at roughly 1.6 tonnes per cubic metre carries about 16 tonnes; at a realistic effective payload the 3.5-tonne class loads it in five to six passes, the 3-tonne class in six to seven, and the 5-tonne class in four to five at a higher machine cost per hour. At fifty to eighty loads a day, the 3.5-tonne class's cycle count lands in the productivity band where it pays for itself over the lighter machine without paying for idle 5-tonne capacity — which is exactly the volume range this machine is bought for. Run the arithmetic on your material density, truck count and daily tonnes before the quotes arrive; the numbers, not the badge, place you in the right class.
The Class Decision, and Who Should Buy Something Else
The L938H against the L936H is a half-tonne decision with a real price step, and the published L936H versus L938H comparison owns that verdict — quote both configurations on the same day and let the pass-math decide. The L936H model guide covers the sibling, and the 5-tonne comparison marks the class above. Buyers loading 10 m³ tippers all day, every day, should price the 5-tonne class before settling here; buyers on farms, feedlots and tight yards should price the mini-loader class below. Ownership carries the dealer's published package: genuine SDLG parts from Ruai yard stock, factory-trained technicians, the 24-hour response commitment and extendable warranty per the October 2026 list, with delivery by low-loader and commissioning included. The wider line-up sits on the SDLG wheel loader hub, within the full SDLG range — excavators, graders, rollers and the backhoe and compact range — with evidence-based brand comparisons for buyers weighing competitors first.
Ownership, Daily Care and Support
The L938H carries the dealer's published package in full: genuine SDLG parts from Ruai yard stock, factory-trained technicians, the 24-hour response commitment and the extendable one-year/2,000-hour warranty per the October 2026 list. Daily care is the loader discipline: greasing, tyre and fluid checks, pin and bucket inspections, with service intervals from the official manual for your unit in the handover pack. Bucket and cutting edges are the wear items that move daily cost most on a loading machine — keep spares on hand for the material you actually handle, and the dealer's parts desk quotes them from the same datasheet the machine ships with. Commissioning at handover includes the operator walk-through on the machine's actual control layout, and delivery by low-loader is quoted by destination.
Get an L938H Quotation
Tell us your materials, daily tonnage and truck sizes and the SDLG desk will respond with a written, itemized quotation.
Prefer a written trail? Contact the SDLG desk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SDLG L938H?
The L938H is an H-series wheel loader in SDLG's 3.5-tonne class — the articulated loading machine with a bucket on the front that stockpiles, loads trucks and feeds batching plants — sold in Kenya by Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd. It is the heavier sibling in the 3-tonne-neighbourhood pairing: the published L936H versus L938H comparison weighs the two classes directly, and this guide owns the L938H's own specification and purchase facts.
Is the L938H the same as the L938F I have seen online?
No — and the distinction matters. The L938F is the previous F-series machine, and the two live L938F pages on this website describe that older model; the L938H is the current H-series generation. Published figures for the two are not interchangeable, and this guide publishes only H-series sources. If you are comparing a used L938F against a new L938H, the quotation conversation should compare the actual machines, not the badges.
What are the L938H's published figures?
Two sources differ: the Trust Partners website lists a 3.5-tonne payload, a 2.1 m³ bucket and 13,300 kg operating weight, while the client catalogue shows the model in a 3-tonne class with 1.8–2.2 m³ buckets at approximately 11,500 kg. These may be different model years or market configurations. Per campaign policy both sets are published, none are blended, and your quotation settles every figure from the official configuration-specific datasheet, dated.
What does the SDLG L938H cost in Kenya?
The L938H is not itemized on the October 2026 price list, but its class is: the 3.5-tonne L935H is listed at KSh 6,400,000 and the 5.0-tonne L953H at KSh 9,200,000, inclusive as indicated — framing where the L938H sits by class logic. The L938H is quoted in writing within 24 hours of inquiry with the exact figure, bucket and configuration itemized; indicative only, not a firm offer.
Which jobs suit the L938H best?
Construction tipper loading at the top of the 3-tonne class, small-quarry and aggregate work, batching-plant loading, and estate or commercial-site material handling where the extra payload pays against the L936H class. The pass-math and the class decision live in the published comparison; the short version: sustained volumes on 10 m³ trucks at the top of the lighter class's reach.
How do I choose the bucket?
Bucket choice follows material density and truck size: general-purpose buckets for sand and loam, heavier construction buckets for gravel and blasted material, with capacity matched so the machine loads efficiently without exceeding rated payload on dense material. The dealer confirms bucket options, coupler type and payload implications from the official datasheet before order.
Can I finance the L938H in Kenya?
Yes — the October 2026 price list states financing, lease-to-own, trade-in and hire-before-you-buy packages across the range. Approval, rates and terms rest with the lender; a written machine quotation is the first document any lender asks for, and the published finance, deposit and tenor guides walk the money side.
Where do I verify exact specifications before ordering?
Ask the SDLG desk for the official configuration-specific datasheet and the stock-unit nameplate photo. Every quotation records the datasheet revision against the machine — that document, not any web page or catalogue, is the authority at delivery, which on this model matters more than usual given the source split.
SDLG L938H Wheel Loader Kenya 2026: Specs, Price and Availability
Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Model | SDLG L938H wheel loader — 3.5-tonne class per website (catalogue shows 3 t class) |
| Website-listed | 3.5 t payload / 2.1 m³ bucket / 13,300 kg |
| Catalogue-listed | 3 t class / 1.8–2.2 m³ / ≈11,500 kg |
| Published value | Pending datasheet verification — both sources shown; quotation carries the dated, nameplate-verified figure |
| Class price anchor | Same-class L935H listed at KSh 6,400,000 on the Oct 2026 list (5.0 t L953H at 9.2M) |
| Primary applications | Construction tipper loading, small quarries, batching plants, aggregate yards |
| Dealer | Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd — authorized SDLG dealer, Kenya · +254 718 686 967 |
The SDLG L938H is a wheel loader — the articulated yellow machine with a bucket on the front that stockpiles sand and ballast, loads tippers and feeds batching plants — in SDLG's 3.5-tonne class, and it is the heavier sibling in the H-series pairing with the L936H. It is bought by crews whose daily volumes sit at the top of the 3-tonne class's economical reach: sustained tipper loading on dense material, small-quarry production and batching plants where every pass saved compounds across a shift. Sold in Kenya by Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd and quoted in writing within 24 hours per the October 2026 price list terms, it carries the same source split as its sibling — which this guide publishes openly, because the datasheet, not the brochure, settles what your machine is.
Specifications: Verified Status
Two published sources differ on this model. The Trust Partners website lists a 3.5-tonne payload, a 2.1 m³ bucket and 13,300 kg operating weight; the client catalogue shows the L938H in a 3-tonne class with 1.8–2.2 m³ buckets at approximately 11,500 kg. These may be different model years or market configurations — and they are different enough that buyers comparing quotes should insist on the datasheet before comparing. Per campaign policy both source sets are published and none are blended:
| Specification | Website-listed | Catalogue-listed | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payload class | 3.5 t | 3 t class | Pending datasheet verification |
| Operating weight | 13,300 kg | ≈11,500 kg | Pending datasheet verification |
| Bucket capacity | 2.1 m³ | 1.8–2.2 m³ | Configuration confirmed on quotation |
| Engine output | Confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
| Transmission and axles | Confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
| Hydraulic system | Confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
Verification date on quotation: the SDLG desk records the datasheet revision and stock-unit nameplate against every L938H quote. If you are comparing the L938H against a competing loader, ask us for the datasheet and we will send the exact configuration sheet.
A Note on the Name: L938H vs L938F
Buyers researching this machine will find older L938F pages on this website, and the distinction is worth stating plainly: the L938F is the previous F-series generation, and its published figures belong to that machine. This guide publishes H-series sources only, and the campaign rule is explicit — never borrow F-series figures for an H-series machine. If your comparison is a used L938F against a new L938H, the quotation conversation compares the actual machines on their actual datasheets; the badge alone decides nothing.
Price Position in Kenya
Not itemized on the October 2026 price list — but its class is. The same-list anchors: the 3.5-tonne L935H at KSh 6,400,000 and the 5.0-tonne L953H at KSh 9,200,000, inclusive as indicated, framing where the L938H sits by class logic. The L938H is quoted in writing within 24 hours of inquiry, with the exact figure, bucket and configuration itemized; indicative only, not a firm offer, prices subject to change without prior notice per the list's terms.
The commercial terms buyers ask about most are verified on that list: lead times of about two weeks on stock machines and eight to twelve weeks on factory orders; the one-year/2,000-hour factory warranty honoured in Kenya and extendable to two; financing, lease-to-own, trade-in and hire-before-you-buy packages; and low-loader delivery to any county, priced by destination. The cost-estimate calculator gives a project-level budget figure, the SDLG financing hub sets out the packages, and the published deposit and tenor guides walk the money side. Stock status changes weekly — call +254 718 686 967 or WhatsApp the SDLG desk.
Applications: Where the L938H Earns Its Keep
1. Construction tipper loading
The home ground: sustained loading of 10 m³ tippers on building and road jobs where the pass-math favours the 3.5-tonne class over the lighter machine; the loading-role context is in our loader-versus-backhoe comparison.
2. Small quarries and aggregate yards
Loading from ground stockpiles on moderate-to-high daily volumes — where bucket capacity, not site access, sets the pace; ownership-versus-hire framing sits in current hire pricing and the hire cost framework.
3. Batching plants
Aggregate loading into hoppers with spillage discipline and hopper-matched cycle planning; the material context is in our earthwork and base preparation guide.
4. Estate and commercial material handling
Stockpile management, site clean-up and loading on institutional and industrial sites where a bigger machine would be under-used.
The Pass-Math That Sizes the Machine
Strip the class decision to cycles. A 10 m³ tipper of dry sand at roughly 1.6 tonnes per cubic metre carries about 16 tonnes; at a realistic effective payload the 3.5-tonne class loads it in five to six passes, the 3-tonne class in six to seven, and the 5-tonne class in four to five at a higher machine cost per hour. At fifty to eighty loads a day, the 3.5-tonne class's cycle count lands in the productivity band where it pays for itself over the lighter machine without paying for idle 5-tonne capacity — which is exactly the volume range this machine is bought for. Run the arithmetic on your material density, truck count and daily tonnes before the quotes arrive; the numbers, not the badge, place you in the right class.
The Class Decision, and Who Should Buy Something Else
The L938H against the L936H is a half-tonne decision with a real price step, and the published L936H versus L938H comparison owns that verdict — quote both configurations on the same day and let the pass-math decide. The L936H model guide covers the sibling, and the 5-tonne comparison marks the class above. Buyers loading 10 m³ tippers all day, every day, should price the 5-tonne class before settling here; buyers on farms, feedlots and tight yards should price the mini-loader class below. Ownership carries the dealer's published package: genuine SDLG parts from Ruai yard stock, factory-trained technicians, the 24-hour response commitment and extendable warranty per the October 2026 list, with delivery by low-loader and commissioning included. The wider line-up sits on the SDLG wheel loader hub, within the full SDLG range — excavators, graders, rollers and the backhoe and compact range — with evidence-based brand comparisons for buyers weighing competitors first.
Ownership, Daily Care and Support
The L938H carries the dealer's published package in full: genuine SDLG parts from Ruai yard stock, factory-trained technicians, the 24-hour response commitment and the extendable one-year/2,000-hour warranty per the October 2026 list. Daily care is the loader discipline: greasing, tyre and fluid checks, pin and bucket inspections, with service intervals from the official manual for your unit in the handover pack. Bucket and cutting edges are the wear items that move daily cost most on a loading machine — keep spares on hand for the material you actually handle, and the dealer's parts desk quotes them from the same datasheet the machine ships with. Commissioning at handover includes the operator walk-through on the machine's actual control layout, and delivery by low-loader is quoted by destination.
Get an L938H Quotation
Tell us your materials, daily tonnage and truck sizes and the SDLG desk will respond with a written, itemized quotation.
Prefer a written trail? Contact the SDLG desk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SDLG L938H?
The L938H is an H-series wheel loader in SDLG's 3.5-tonne class — the articulated loading machine with a bucket on the front that stockpiles, loads trucks and feeds batching plants — sold in Kenya by Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd. It is the heavier sibling in the 3-tonne-neighbourhood pairing: the published L936H versus L938H comparison weighs the two classes directly, and this guide owns the L938H's own specification and purchase facts.
Is the L938H the same as the L938F I have seen online?
No — and the distinction matters. The L938F is the previous F-series machine, and the two live L938F pages on this website describe that older model; the L938H is the current H-series generation. Published figures for the two are not interchangeable, and this guide publishes only H-series sources. If you are comparing a used L938F against a new L938H, the quotation conversation should compare the actual machines, not the badges.
What are the L938H's published figures?
Two sources differ: the Trust Partners website lists a 3.5-tonne payload, a 2.1 m³ bucket and 13,300 kg operating weight, while the client catalogue shows the model in a 3-tonne class with 1.8–2.2 m³ buckets at approximately 11,500 kg. These may be different model years or market configurations. Per campaign policy both sets are published, none are blended, and your quotation settles every figure from the official configuration-specific datasheet, dated.
What does the SDLG L938H cost in Kenya?
The L938H is not itemized on the October 2026 price list, but its class is: the 3.5-tonne L935H is listed at KSh 6,400,000 and the 5.0-tonne L953H at KSh 9,200,000, inclusive as indicated — framing where the L938H sits by class logic. The L938H is quoted in writing within 24 hours of inquiry with the exact figure, bucket and configuration itemized; indicative only, not a firm offer.
Which jobs suit the L938H best?
Construction tipper loading at the top of the 3-tonne class, small-quarry and aggregate work, batching-plant loading, and estate or commercial-site material handling where the extra payload pays against the L936H class. The pass-math and the class decision live in the published comparison; the short version: sustained volumes on 10 m³ trucks at the top of the lighter class's reach.
How do I choose the bucket?
Bucket choice follows material density and truck size: general-purpose buckets for sand and loam, heavier construction buckets for gravel and blasted material, with capacity matched so the machine loads efficiently without exceeding rated payload on dense material. The dealer confirms bucket options, coupler type and payload implications from the official datasheet before order.
Can I finance the L938H in Kenya?
Yes — the October 2026 price list states financing, lease-to-own, trade-in and hire-before-you-buy packages across the range. Approval, rates and terms rest with the lender; a written machine quotation is the first document any lender asks for, and the published finance, deposit and tenor guides walk the money side.
Where do I verify exact specifications before ordering?
Ask the SDLG desk for the official configuration-specific datasheet and the stock-unit nameplate photo. Every quotation records the datasheet revision against the machine — that document, not any web page or catalogue, is the authority at delivery, which on this model matters more than usual given the source split.
