SPECS / COMPARISON
Komatsu WA9003 vs Caterpillar 988K XE
A detailed comparison of the Komatsu WA9003 and the Caterpillar 988K XE. Click a model name to view its full specifications.
Horsepower
Komatsu WA9003636.1 kW (853 hp)
Caterpillar 988K XE403.4 kW (541 hp)
Weight
Komatsu WA9003102879.2 kg (226810 lbs)
Caterpillar 988K XE52780.0 kg (116360 lbs)
Operating Weight
Komatsu WA9003102879.2 kg (226810 lbs)
Caterpillar 988K XE52780.0 kg (116360 lbs)
| Specification | Komatsu WA9003 Wheel Loaders | Caterpillar 988K XE Wheel Loaders |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader | Wheel Loader |
| Horsepower | 636.1 kW (853 hp) | 403.4 kW (541 hp) |
| Weight | 102879.2 kg (226810 lbs) | 52780.0 kg (116360 lbs) |
| Tipping Capacity | 66138.2 kg (145810 lbs) | — |
| Max Speed | 28.0 km/h (17.4 mph) | — |
| Engine Model | SAA12V140ZE-2 | Cat C18 ACERT |
| No Of Cylinders | 12 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged and Aftercooled | — |
| Displacement | 30496.4 cc (1861 cu in.) | 18107.7 cc (1105 cu in.) |
| Alternator Supplied Amperage | 75 amps | — |
| Operating Voltage | 24 V | — |
| Rated Speed | 2000 RPM | — |
| Net Power | 636.1 kW (853 hp) | 403.4 kW (541 hp) |
| Gross Power | 668.9 kW (897 hp) | — |
| Fuel Capacity | 1425.2 l (376.5 gal) | 556.5 l (147 gal) |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 132.1 l (34.9 gal) | — |
| Cooling Capacity | 300.9 l (79.5 gal) | — |
| Hydraulic System Capacity | 724.9 l (191.5 gal) | — |
| Transmission Oil Capacity | 140.1 l (37 gal) | 60.6 l (16 gal) |
| Differential Front Capacity | 360.0 l (95.1 gal) | 185.5 l (49 gal) |
| Differential Rear Capacity | 360.0 l (95.1 gal) | 185.5 l (49 gal) |
| Transmission Type | Power shift | Cat switched reluctance electric drive |
| No of Forward Gears | 3 | — |
| No of Reverse Gears | 3 | — |
| Rear Axle Oscillation | 22 ° | — |
| Max Speed (Forward) | 28.0 km/h (17.4 mph) | — |
| Max Speed (Reverse) | 28.3 km/h (17.6 mph) | — |
| Pump type | Variable piston pump | — |
| Pump Flow | 405.0 LPM (107 GPM) | — |
| Relief Pressure | 343.2 bar (4977 psi) | — |
| Raise Lift Arms | 11.2 sec | — |
| Lower Lift Time | 4.8 sec | — |
| Bucket Dump Time | 2 sec | — |
| Operating Weight | 102879.2 kg (226810 lbs) | 52780.0 kg (116360 lbs) |
| Tipping Load | 66138.2 kg (145810 lbs) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Heaped) | 13.0 m³ (17 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Capacity (Struck) | 11.0 m³ (14.4 cu yds) | — |
| Bucket Width | 487.7 cm (192 in) | — |
| Breakout Force | 67898.2 kg (149690 lbs) | — |
| Reach At Max Lift And Dump | 243.8 cm (96 in) | — |
| Dump Clearance At Max Raise | 457.2 cm (180 in) | — |
| Turning Radius | 1097.3 cm (432 in) | — |
| Wheelbase | 548.6 cm (216 in) | 457.2 cm (180 in) |
| Bucket Hinge Pin | 701.0 cm (276 in) | — |
| Cab Height | 518.2 cm (204 in) | — |
| Overall Length | 1432.6 cm (564 in) | — |
| Ground Clearance | 61.0 cm (24 in) | — |
| Width Over Tires | 457.2 cm (180 in) | — |
| Tire Size | 45 /64-45 | — |
| Emissions | — | U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV |
| Torque Rise | — | 58 % |
| Stroke | — | 18.3 cm (7.2 in) |
| Bore | — | 14.5 cm (5.7 in) |
| Brakes | — | ISO 3450:2011 |
Values come from the manufacturer-sourced model files; empty cells mean the property is not published for that model. No performance ranking is applied.