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Komatsu WB91R-2 vs Caterpillar 438C

A detailed comparison of the Komatsu WB91R-2 and the Caterpillar 438C. Click a model name to view its full specifications.

Horsepower
Komatsu WB91R-267.7 kW (90.8 HP)
Caterpillar 438C66.4 kW (89 HP)
Weight
Komatsu WB91R-27497.9 kg (16530 lbs)
Caterpillar 438C7561.4 kg (16670 lbs)
Operating Weight
Komatsu WB91R-27497.9 kg (16530 lbs)
Caterpillar 438C7561.4 kg (16670 lbs)
SpecificationKomatsu WB91R-2Komatsu WB91R-2Backhoe LoadersCaterpillar 438CCaterpillar 438CBackhoe Loaders
Horsepower67.7 kW (90.8 HP)66.4 kW (89 HP)
Weight7497.9 kg (16530 lbs)7561.4 kg (16670 lbs)
TransmissionFull Powershift, Electronic Gear ManagementPower Shuttle
Pump Capacity165.0 LPM (43.6 GPM)162.0 LPM (42.8 GPM)
Lift Capacity4218.4 kg (9300 lbs)—
Engine ManufacturerKomatsuCaterpillar
Engine Model4 D106-1FA3054
Gross Power67.7 kW (90.8 HP)66.4 kW (89 HP)
Net Power61.5 kW (82.5 HP)63.4 kW (85 HP)
No Of Cylinders44
Engine TypeDieselDiesel
Displacement4413.0 cc (269.3 cu in)4000.1 cc (244.1 cu in)
AspirationNaturallyTurbocharged
Power Measured2200 RPM2200 RPM
Torque Measured1500 RPM—
Max Torque (Net )104.3 kg (230 lbs)—
Operating Voltage12 V12 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage60 A52 A
Fuel Capacity130.2 l (34.4 gal)128.3 l (33.9 gal)
Oil Capacity8.7 l (2.3 gal)7.6 l (2 gal)
Cooling Capacity18.2 l (4.8 gal)22.0 l (5.8 gal)
Hydraulic System Capacity92.4 l (24.4 gal)79.1 l (20.9 gal)
Transmission Oil Capacity16.3 l (4.3 gal)18.2 l (4.8 gal)
Front Axle Oil Capacity8.3 l (2.2 gal)7.6 l (2 gal)
Rear Axle Oil Capacity18.5 l (4.9 gal)24.2 l (6.4 gal)
Transmission TypeFull Powershift, Electronic Gear ManagementPower Shuttle
No Of Forward Gears44
No Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed (Forward)40.1 km/h (24.9 mph)31.5 km/h (19.6 mph)
Max Speed (Reverse)40.1 km/h (24.9 mph)31.5 km/h (19.6 mph)
Pump TypeVariable Displacement Axial PistonPiston
Pump Flow Capacity165.0 LPM (43.6 GPM)162.0 LPM (42.8 GPM)
Relief Valve Pressure186.2 bar (2700 psi)206.8 bar (3000 psi)
Dig Depth457.2 cm (180 in)487.7 cm (192 in)
Dig Depth (Extended)548.6 cm (216 in)579.1 cm (228 in)
Bucket Dig Force3569.8 kg (7870 lbs)—
Loading Height243.8 cm (96 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Loading Height (Extended)365.8 cm (144 in)426.7 cm (168 in)
Reach At Load Height548.6 cm (216 in)182.9 cm (72 in)
Reach At Load Height (Extended)670.6 cm (264 in)243.8 cm (96 in)
Reach At Max Dump Height61.0 cm (24 in)91.4 cm (36 in)
Dump Height274.3 cm (108 in)274.3 cm (108 in)
Reach From Swivel (Extended)670.6 cm (264 in)670.6 cm (264 in)
Lift Capacity At Full Height4218.4 kg (9300 lbs)—
Operating Weight7497.9 kg (16530 lbs)7561.4 kg (16670 lbs)
Bucket Capacity1.0 m³ (1.35 cu yds)1.0 m³ (1.31 cu yds)
Bucket Width231.9 cm (91.3 in)239.5 cm (94.3 in)
Bucket Breakout Force608058.2 kg (1340540 lbs)513937.9 kg (1133040 lbs)
Reach From Swivel548.6 cm (216 in)579.1 cm (228 in)
Height To Top Of Cab274.3 cm (108 in)304.8 cm (120 in)
Overall Height365.8 cm (144 in)365.8 cm (144 in)
Overall Length579.1 cm (228 in)579.1 cm (228 in)
Overall Width243.8 cm (96 in)243.8 cm (96 in)
Wheelbase213.4 cm (84 in)213.4 cm (84 in)
Turning Radius548.6 cm (216 in)823.0 cm (324 in)
Ground Clearance30.5 cm (12 in)30.5 cm (12 in)
Torque Rise (Net )—0.24

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