The Komatsu W 20 1 Wheel Loader (1984-1991) combines low engine power at 49.6 hp (37 kW) with low weight at 8,774 lb (3.98 t). Its published bucket capacity is 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1984-1991
Weight: 8,774 lb (3.98 t)Engine power: 49.6 hp (37 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Travel speed: 15.5 mph (25 km/h)
8,774 lb (3.98 t)Weight
49.6 hp (37 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
15.5 mph (25 km/h)Travel speed
2,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
5.84 ft (1.78 m)Transport width
6.23 ft (1.9 m)Bucket width
9.33 ft (2.85 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
49.6 hp (37 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
8,774 lb (3.98 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is well below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Low
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Low
15.5 mph (25 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)
Travel speed is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Low
5.84 ft (1.78 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)
Transport width is well below the typical figure.
Transport height
Below average
9.33 ft (2.85 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height is below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | W 20 1 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1984-1991 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power49.6 hp (37 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,400 rpm
Travel speed15.5 mph (25 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width6.23 ft (1.9 m)
Transport height9.33 ft (2.85 m)
Transport length14.7 ft (4.49 m)
Transport width5.84 ft (1.78 m)
Outside turning radius14 ft (4.25 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Weight8,774 lb (3.98 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement0.78 US gal (2.94 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine type4D94
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.0-20-10 PR (L2)
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesW


