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Caterpillar 980H vs Komatsu WA5003L

A detailed comparison of the Caterpillar 980H and the Komatsu WA5003L. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Caterpillar 980H237.1 kW (318 hp)
Komatsu WA5003L234.9 kW (315 hp)
Weight
Caterpillar 980H30522.2 kg (67290 lbs)
Komatsu WA5003L29469.9 kg (64970 lbs)
Operating Weight
Caterpillar 980H30522.2 kg (67290 lbs)
Komatsu WA5003L29469.9 kg (64970 lbs)
SpecificationCaterpillar 980HCaterpillar 980HWheel LoadersKomatsu WA5003LKomatsu WA5003LWheel Loaders
TypeWheel LoaderWheel Loader
Horsepower237.1 kW (318 hp)234.9 kW (315 hp)
Weight30522.2 kg (67290 lbs)29469.9 kg (64970 lbs)
Tipping Capacity22770.3 kg (50200 lbs)23400.8 kg (51590 lbs)
Max Speed36.4 km/h (22.6 mph)33.0 km/h (20.5 mph)
Engine ModelCat? C15 ACERT?SAD140E
No Of Cylinders66
Displacement15207.2 cc (928 cu in.)15200.7 cc (927.6 cu in.)
Alternator Supplied Amperage80 amps50 amps
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Rated Speed1800 RPM2100 RPM
Net Power237.1 kW (318 hp)—
Gross Power264.7 kW (355 hp)234.9 kW (315 hp)
Peak Torque1614.8 N-m (1191 lbs ft)—
Stroke17.3 cm (6.8 in)—
Bore13.7 cm (5.4 in)—
Fuel Capacity480.7 l (127 gal)459.9 l (121.5 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity37.9 l (10 gal)37.1 l (9.8 gal)
Crankcase64.4 l (17 gal)—
Cooling Capacity83.3 l (22 gal)99.2 l (26.2 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity249.8 l (66 gal)174.9 l (46.2 gal)
Hydraulic Tank124.9 l (33 gal)—
Transmission Oil Capacity60.6 l (16 gal)62.1 l (16.4 gal)
Differential Front Capacity87.1 l (23 gal)78.0 l (20.6 gal)
Differential Rear Capacity87.1 l (23 gal)78.0 l (20.6 gal)
Transmission TypePower shiftPower shift
No of Forward Gears44
No of Reverse Gears44
BrakesMeets required standards.—
Rear Axle Oscillation26 °30 °
Max Speed (Forward)36.4 km/h (22.6 mph)33.0 km/h (20.5 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)41.5 km/h (25.8 mph)36.0 km/h (22.4 mph)
Pump typeGearGEAR PUMP
Pump Flow465.6 LPM (123 GPM)347.9 LPM (91.9 GPM)
Relief Pressure206.8 bar (3000 psi)210.0 bar (3045.8 psi)
Raise Lift Arms6 sec6.4 sec
Lower Lift Time3.4 sec3.5 sec
Bucket Dump Time2.1 sec1.7 sec
Operating Weight30522.2 kg (67290 lbs)29469.9 kg (64970 lbs)
Tipping Load22770.3 kg (50200 lbs)23400.8 kg (51590 lbs)
Bucket Capacity (Heaped)4.2 m³ (5.5 cu yds)—
Bucket Capacity (Struck)3.7 m³ (4.8 cu yds)—
Bucket Width365.8 cm (144 in)—
Breakout Force20311.8 kg (44780 lbs)—
Reach At Max Lift And Dump152.4 cm (60 in)121.9 cm (48 in)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise335.3 cm (132 in)—
Turning Radius792.5 cm (312 in)640.1 cm (252 in)
Wheelbase365.8 cm (144 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Bucket Hinge Pin457.2 cm (180 in)457.2 cm (180 in)
Cab Height365.8 cm (144 in)396.2 cm (156 in)
Overall Length944.9 cm (372 in)914.4 cm (360 in)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)61.0 cm (24 in)
Width Over Tires335.3 cm (132 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Tire Size29.5-2525-26.5
Aspiration—Turbocharged

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