SPECS / COMPARISON
Komatsu WA4805 vs Caterpillar 972M
A detailed comparison of the Komatsu WA4805 and the Caterpillar 972M. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Komatsu WA4805211.0 kW (283 hp)
Caterpillar 972M223.0 kW (299 hp)
Weight
Komatsu WA480524748.0 kg (54560 lbs)
Caterpillar 972M24888.6 kg (54870 lbs)
Operating Weight
Komatsu WA480524748.0 kg (54560 lbs)
Caterpillar 972M24888.6 kg (54870 lbs)
| Specification | Komatsu WA4805 Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 972M Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 211.0 kW (283 hp) | 223.0 kW (299 hp) |
| Weight | 24748.0 kg (54560 lbs) | 24888.6 kg (54870 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 20039.7 kg (44180 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 34.4 km/h (21.4 mph) | 23.2 km/h (14.4 mph) |
| Engine Model | SAA6D125E-3 | Cat C9.3 ACERT |
| No Of Cylinders | 6 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged | — |
| Displacement | 11041.6 cc (673.8 cu in.) | 9307.9 cc (568 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 50 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | — |
| Rated Speed | 1760 RPM | — |
| Gross Power | 211.0 kW (283 hp) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 417.2 l (110.2 gal) | 302.1 l (79.8 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 47.3 l (12.5 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 50.3 l (13.3 gal) | 71.5 l (18.9 gal) |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 295.3 l (78 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 65.1 l (17.2 gal) | 54.1 l (14.3 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) | 57.2 l (15.1 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 55.3 l (14.6 gal) | 57.2 l (15.1 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | — |
| No of Forward Gears | 4 | — |
| No of Reverse Gears | 4 | — |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 30 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 34.4 km/h (21.4 mph) | 23.2 km/h (14.4 mph) |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 35.9 km/h (22.3 mph) | 26.6 km/h (16.5 mph) |
| Pump type | gear pump | — |
| Pump Flow | 425.1 LPM (112.3 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 210.0 bar (3045.8 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 6 sec | — |
| Lower Lift Time | 3.7 sec | — |
| Bucket Dump Time | 1.4 sec | — |
| Operating Weight | 24748.0 kg (54560 lbs) | 24888.6 kg (54870 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 20039.7 kg (44180 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 4.5 m³ (5.9 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Width | 304.8 cm (120 in) | — |
| Breakout Force | 23146.8 kg (51030 lbs) | 19994.3 kg (44080 lbs) |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 121.9 cm (48 in) | — |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 335.3 cm (132 in) | — |
| Turning Radius | 609.6 cm (240 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 335.3 cm (132 in) | 365.8 cm (144 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 457.2 cm (180 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 335.3 cm (132 in) | — |
| Overall Length | 944.9 cm (372 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | 30.5 cm (12 in) |
| Width Over Tires | 304.8 cm (120 in) | — |
| Tire Size | 26.5 R25 | — |
| Emissions | — | Tier 4/Stage IV |
| Net Power | — | 223.0 kW (299 hp) |
| Crankcase | — | 24.6 l (6.5 gal) |
| Hydraulic Tank | — | 124.9 l (33 gal) |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.