The Komatsu W 90 Wheel Loader (1979-1981) is characterised by low weight at 27,117 lb (12.3 t) and below-average bucket capacity at 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³). Another useful figure is engine power at 152 hp (113 kW).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1979-1981
Weight: 27,117 lb (12.3 t)Engine power: 152 hp (113 kW)Bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Travel speed: 18.9 mph (30.4 km/h)
27,117 lb (12.3 t)Weight
152 hp (113 kW)Engine power
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Bucket capacity
18.9 mph (30.4 km/h)Travel speed
2,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.25 ft (2.52 m)Transport width
8.58 ft (2.62 m)Bucket width
10.6 ft (3.24 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Weight
Low
27,117 lb (12.3 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
Below average
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Below average
18.9 mph (30.4 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 below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.25 ft (2.52 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
10.6 ft (3.24 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Below average
22.8 ft (6.95 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.55 m)Typical 25.2 ft (7.69 m)High 49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Transport length 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 90 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1979-1981 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power152 hp (113 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,500 rpm
Travel speed18.9 mph (30.4 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.58 ft (2.62 m)
Transport height10.6 ft (3.24 m)
Transport length22.8 ft (6.95 m)
Transport width8.25 ft (2.52 m)
Outside turning radius21.4 ft (6.53 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Weight27,117 lb (12.3 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.69 US gal (6.4 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeS6D105
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5-25-12 PR (L3)
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesW

