SPECS / COMPARISON
Komatsu WA4805 vs Caterpillar 972H
A detailed comparison of the Komatsu WA4805 and the Caterpillar 972H. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Komatsu WA4805211.0 kW (283 hp)
Caterpillar 972H214.0 kW (287 hp)
Weight
Komatsu WA480524748.0 kg (54560 lbs)
Caterpillar 972H25151.7 kg (55450 lbs)
Operating Weight
Komatsu WA480524748.0 kg (54560 lbs)
Caterpillar 972H25151.7 kg (55450 lbs)
| Specification | Komatsu WA4805 Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 972H Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 211.0 kW (283 hp) | 214.0 kW (287 hp) |
| Weight | 24748.0 kg (54560 lbs) | 25151.7 kg (55450 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 20039.7 kg (44180 lbs) | 19069.0 kg (42040 lbs) |
| Max Speed | 34.4 km/h (21.4 mph) | 36.9 km/h (22.9 mph) |
| Engine Model | SAA6D125E-3 | Cat? C13 ACERT? |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Displacement | 11041.6 cc (673.8 cu in.) | 12500.1 cc (762.8 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 50 amps | 80 amps |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | 24 V |
| Rated Speed | 1760 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Gross Power | 211.0 kW (283 hp) | 231.9 kW (311 hp) |
| Fuel Capacity | 417.2 l (110.2 gal) | 380.1 l (100.4 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 47.3 l (12.5 gal) | 35.2 l (9.3 gal) |
| Cooling Capacity | 50.3 l (13.3 gal) | 39.0 l (10.3 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 295.3 l (78 gal) | 109.8 l (29 gal) |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 65.1 l (17.2 gal) | 35.2 l (9.3 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) | 64.0 l (16.9 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) | 64.0 l (16.9 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Power shift |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | 4 |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 30 ° | 26 ° |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 34.4 km/h (21.4 mph) | 36.9 km/h (22.9 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 35.9 km/h (22.3 mph) | 38.6 km/h (24 mph) |
| Pump type | gear pump | Piston |
| Pump Flow | 425.1 LPM (112.3 GPM) | 305.1 LPM (80.6 GPM) |
| Relief Pressure | 210.0 bar (3045.8 psi) | 68.9 bar (1000 psi) |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6 sec | 5.9 sec |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.7 sec | 2.4 sec |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.4 sec | 2.1 sec |
| Operating Weight | 24748.0 kg (54560 lbs) | 25151.7 kg (55450 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 20039.7 kg (44180 lbs) | 19069.0 kg (42040 lbs) |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.5 m³ (5.9 cu yds) | 4.6 m³ (6 cu yds) |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm (120 in) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Breakout Force | 23146.8 kg (51030 lbs) | 23473.4 kg (51750 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | 121.9 cm (48 in) |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Turning Radius | 609.6 cm (240 in) | 731.5 cm (288 in) |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 335.3 cm (132 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 457.2 cm (180 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Cab Height | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Overall Length | 944.9 cm (372 in) | 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) | 304.8 cm (120 in) |
| Tire Size | 26.5 R25 | 26.5-25 |
| Torque Speed | — | 1400 RPM |
| Net Power | — | 214.0 kW (287 hp) |
| Peak Torque | — | 1332.8 N-m (983 lbs ft) |
| Stroke | — | 15.7 cm (6.2 in) |
| Bore | — | 13.2 cm (5.2 in) |
| Crankcase | — | 35.2 l (9.3 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | — | 109.8 l (29 gal) |
| Brakes | — | Meets required standards. |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | — | 4.0 m³ (5.2 cu yds) |
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