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John Deere 344K vs Komatsu WA150-6

A detailed comparison of the John Deere 344K and the Komatsu WA150-6. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
John Deere 344K72.3 kW (97 hp)
Komatsu WA150-673.1 kW (98 hp)
Weight
John Deere 344K8509.4 kg (18760 lbs)
Komatsu WA150-67851.7 kg (17310 lbs)
Operating Weight
John Deere 344K8509.4 kg (18760 lbs)
Komatsu WA150-67851.7 kg (17310 lbs)
SpecificationJohn Deere 344KJohn Deere 344KWheel LoadersKomatsu WA150-6Komatsu WA150-6Wheel Loaders
TypeWheel LoaderWheel Loader
Horsepower72.3 kW (97 hp)73.1 kW (98 hp)
Weight8509.4 kg (18760 lbs)7851.7 kg (17310 lbs)
Engine Model4045 TSAA4D95LE-5
Displacement4421.2 cc (269.8 cu in.)3261.0 cc (199 cu in.)
Alternator Supplied Amperage90 amps60 amps
Operating Voltage12 V24 V
Rated Speed2400 RPM2200 RPM
Net Power72.3 kW (97 hp)73.1 kW (98 hp)
Peak Torque536.6 N-m (395.8 lbs ft)—
Fuel Capacity160.5 l (42.4 gal)133.2 l (35.2 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity100.3 l (26.5 gal)47.3 l (12.5 gal)
Differential Front Capacity9.5 l (2.5 gal)14.0 l (3.7 gal)
Differential Rear Capacity8.7 l (2.3 gal)14.8 l (3.9 gal)
Pump typeGear—
Pump Flow113.9 LPM (30.1 GPM)108.3 LPM (28.6 GPM)
Operating Weight8509.4 kg (18760 lbs)7851.7 kg (17310 lbs)
Bucket Capacity (Heaped)1.5 m³ (2 cu yds)1.5 m³ (2 cu yds)
Breakout Force3560.7 kg (7850 lbs)—
Reach At Max Lift And Dump91.4 cm (36 in)91.4 cm (36 in)
Wheelbase274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Bucket Hinge Pin365.8 cm (144 in)335.3 cm (132 in)
Cab Height304.8 cm (120 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Overall Length609.6 cm (240 in)640.1 cm (252 in)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)30.5 cm (12 in)
Tire Size17.5 R25 - Goodyear17.5-25
Tipping Capacity—6744.9 kg (14870 lbs)
Max Speed—38.1 km/h (23.7 mph)
No Of Cylinders—4
Aspiration—Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Gross Power—73.8 kW (99 hp)
Engine Oil Capacity—11.7 l (3.1 gal)
Cooling Capacity—14.8 l (3.9 gal)
Transmission Type—Hydrostatic
No of Forward Gears—4
No of Reverse Gears—4
Rear Axle Oscillation—16 °
Max Speed (Forward)—38.1 km/h (23.7 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)—38.1 km/h (23.7 mph)
Relief Pressure—186.2 bar (2700 psi)
Raise Lift Arms—6 sec
Lower Lift Time—3.6 sec
Bucket Dump Time—1.1 sec
Tipping Load—6744.9 kg (14870 lbs)
Bucket Capacity (Struck)—1.2 m³ (1.6 cu yds)
Bucket Width—243.8 cm (96 in)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise—274.3 cm (108 in)
Turning Radius—548.6 cm (216 in)
Width Over Tires—213.4 cm (84 in)

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