SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 972H vs Komatsu WA4806A
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 972H and the Komatsu WA4806A. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Weight
Caterpillar 972H25151.7 kg (55450 lbs)
Komatsu WA4806A25405.7 kg (56010 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 972H25151.7 kg (55450 lbs)
Komatsu WA4806A25405.7 kg (56010 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loaders | Komatsu WA4806A Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 214.0 kW (287 hp) | — |
| Weight | 25151.7 kg (55450 lbs) | 25405.7 kg (56010 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 19069.0 kg (42040 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 36.9 km/h (22.9 mph) | — |
| Engine Model | Cat? C13 ACERT? | Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 |
| Displacement | 12500.1 cc (762.8 cu in.) | 11041.6 cc (673.8 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 80 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | — |
| Rated Speed | 1800 RPM | — |
| Torque Speed | 1400 RPM | — |
| Net Power | 214.0 kW (287 hp) | — |
| Gross Power | 231.9 kW (311 hp) | — |
| Peak Torque | 1332.8 N-m (983 lbs ft) | — |
| Stroke | 15.7 cm (6.2 in) | 441 mm |
| Bore | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) | 9.1 cm (3.6 in) |
| Fuel Capacity | 380.1 l (100.4 gal) | 413.4 l (109.2 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 35.2 l (9.3 gal) | 38.2 l (10.1 gal) |
| Crankcase | 35.2 l (9.3 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 39.0 l (10.3 gal) | 61.3 l (16.2 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 109.8 l (29 gal) | 173.4 l (45.8 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 109.8 l (29 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 35.2 l (9.3 gal) | — |
| Differential Front Capacity | 64.0 l (16.9 gal) | — |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 64.0 l (16.9 gal) | — |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | — |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | — |
| Brakes | Meets required standards. | — |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 26 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 36.9 km/h (22.9 mph) | — |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 38.6 km/h (24 mph) | — |
| Pump type | Piston | — |
| Pump Flow | 305.1 LPM (80.6 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 68.9 bar (1000 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 5.9 sec | 6.1 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 2.4 sec | 3.8 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2.1 sec | 1.6 sec |
| Operating Weight | 25151.7 kg (55450 lbs) | 25405.7 kg (56010 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 19069.0 kg (42040 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.6 m³ (6 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 4.0 m³ (5.2 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Breakout Force | 23473.4 kg (51750 lbs) | 21600 |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | — |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 335.3 cm (132 in) | — |
| Turning Radius | 731.5 cm (288 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 345.0 cm (135.83 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 457.2 cm (180 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 365.8 cm (144 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Overall Length | 914.4 cm (360 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm (120 in) | — |
| Tire Size | 26.5-25 | — |
| Engine Type | — | Water-cooled, 4-cycle |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 2 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged, aftercooled |
| Air Cleaner | — | Dry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicator |
| Service Brake | — | Hydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels |
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