SPECS / COMPARISON
Caterpillar 972M 2015 vs Komatsu WA4806
A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 972M 2015 and the Komatsu WA4806. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Caterpillar 972M 2015223.0 kW (299 hp)
Komatsu WA4806223.0 kW (299 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 972M 201524888.6 kg (54870 lbs)
Komatsu WA480624725.3 kg (54510 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 972M 201524888.6 kg (54870 lbs)
Komatsu WA480624725.3 kg (54510 lbs)
| Specification | Caterpillar 972M 2015 Wheel Loaders | Komatsu WA4806 Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 223.0 kW (299 hp) | 223.0 kW (299 hp) |
| Weight | 24888.6 kg (54870 lbs) | 24725.3 kg (54510 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 23.2 km/h (14.4 mph) | 34.4 km/h (21.4 mph) |
| Engine Model | Cat? C9.3 ACERT? | SAA6D125E-5 |
| Displacement | 9307.9 cc (568 cu in.) | 11044.9 cc (674 cu in.) |
| Net Power | 223.0 kW (299 hp) | 223.0 kW (299 hp) |
| Stroke | 15.0 cm (5.9 in) | — |
| Bore | 11.7 cm (4.6 in) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 313.1 l (82.7 gal) | 413.0 l (109.1 gal) |
| Crankcase | 24.6 l (6.5 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 71.5 l (18.9 gal) | 60.9 l (16.1 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | 124.9 l (33 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 58.7 l (15.5 gal) | 54.1 l (14.3 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 57.2 l (15.1 gal) | 59.1 l (15.6 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 57.2 l (15.1 gal) | 59.1 l (15.6 gal) |
| Brakes | Brakes meet ISO 3450 standards | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 23.2 km/h (14.4 mph) | 34.4 km/h (21.4 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 26.6 km/h (16.5 mph) | 35.6 km/h (22.1 mph) |
| Operating Weight | 24888.6 kg (54870 lbs) | 24725.3 kg (54510 lbs) |
| Breakout Force | 19994.3 kg (44080 lbs) | 21618.2 kg (47660 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | — | 20420.7 kg (45020 lbs) |
| No Of Cylinders | — | 12 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbocharged |
| Rated Speed | — | 2000 RPM |
| Gross Power | — | 223.7 kW (300 hp) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | — | 37.9 l (10 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | — | 173.0 l (45.7 gal) |
| Transmission Type | — | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | — | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | — | 4 |
| Pump type | — | 2 x (Piston type) |
| Pump Flow | — | 241.9 LPM (63.9 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | — | 245.1 bar (3555 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | — | 7 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | — | 3.8 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | — | 1.9 sec |
| Tipping Load | — | 20420.7 kg (45020 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) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | — | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Turning Radius | — | 1524.0 cm (600 in) |
| Wheelbase | — | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | — | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Cab Height | — | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | — | 944.9 cm (372 in) |
| Ground Clearance | — | 61.0 cm (24 in) |
| Width Over Tires | — | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
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