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Komatsu WA5006 vs Caterpillar 980K

A detailed comparison of the Komatsu WA5006 and the Caterpillar 980K. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Weight
Komatsu WA500634999.2 kg (77160 lbs)
Caterpillar 980K31234.3 kg (68860 lbs)
Operating Weight
Komatsu WA500634999.2 kg (77160 lbs)
Caterpillar 980K31234.3 kg (68860 lbs)
SpecificationKomatsu WA5006Komatsu WA5006Wheel LoadersCaterpillar 980KCaterpillar 980KWheel Loaders
TypeWheel LoaderWheel Loader
Weight34999.2 kg (77160 lbs)31234.3 kg (68860 lbs)
Max Speed34.9 km/h (21.7 mph)36.4 km/h (22.6 mph)
Engine ModelSAA6D140E-5Cat? C13 ACERT?
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle—
No Of Cylinders26
AspirationTurbocharged, after cooled—
Air CleanerDry type—
Displacement15241.6 cc (930.1 cu in.)12500.1 cc (762.8 cu in.)
Stroke48.8 cm (19.2 in)15.7 cm (6.2 in)
Bore10.2 cm (4 in)13.0 cm (5.1 in)
Fuel Capacity473.2 l (125 gal)480.7 l (127 gal)
Engine Oil Capacity45.0 l (11.9 gal)37.9 l (10 gal)
Cooling Capacity120.4 l (31.8 gal)83.3 l (22 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity337.3 l (89.1 gal)249.8 l (66 gal)
Transmission TypePower shiftPower shift
No of Forward Gears44
No of Reverse Gears44
Service BrakeHydraulically actuated—
Max Speed (Forward)34.9 km/h (21.7 mph)36.4 km/h (22.6 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)36.5 km/h (22.7 mph)41.5 km/h (25.8 mph)
Pump typePiston pumpGear
Pump Flow120.4 LPM (31.8 GPM)465.6 LPM (123 GPM)
Relief Pressure34.3 MPa 350 kgf/cm 2 4.980 ps206.8 bar (3000 psi)
Raise Lift Arms7.2 sec6 sec
Lower Lift Time4.2 sec3.4 sec
Bucket Dump Time1.7 sec2.1 sec
Operating Weight34999.2 kg (77160 lbs)31234.3 kg (68860 lbs)
Bucket Width274.3 cm (108 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Breakout Force25000 kgf24289.9 kg (53550 lbs)
Wheelbase365.8 cm (144 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Cab Height365.8 cm (144 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)30.5 cm (12 in)
Width Over Tires304.8 cm (120 in)335.3 cm (132 in)
Horsepower—275.2 kW (369 hp)
Tipping Capacity—22770.3 kg (50200 lbs)
Alternator Supplied Amperage—80 amps
Operating Voltage—24 V
Rated Speed—1800 RPM
Net Power—275.2 kW (369 hp)
Gross Power—264.7 kW (355 hp)
Peak Torque—1614.8 N-m (1191 lbs ft)
Crankcase—37.1 l (9.8 gal)
Hydraulic Tank—170.0 l (44.9 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity—60.6 l (16 gal)
Differential Front Capacity—84.0 l (22.2 gal)
Differential Rear Capacity—84.0 l (22.2 gal)
Brakes—Meet OSHA, SAE J1473 OCT90 and ISO 3450-1985 required standards
Rear Axle Oscillation—26 °
Tipping Load—22770.3 kg (50200 lbs)
Bucket Capacity (Heaped)—4.2 m³ (5.5 cu yds)
Bucket Capacity (Struck)—3.7 m³ (4.8 cu yds)
Reach At Max Lift And Dump—152.4 cm (60 in)
Dump Clearance At Max Raise—335.3 cm (132 in)
Turning Radius—792.5 cm (312 in)
Bucket Hinge Pin—457.2 cm (180 in)
Overall Length—944.9 cm (372 in)
Tire Size—29.5-25

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