The Komatsu wa85 3 Wheel Loader (1998-2004) brings together low engine power at 64.4 hp (48 kW) and low weight at 11,486 lb (5.21 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1998-2004
Weight: 11,486 lb (5.21 t)Engine power: 64.4 hp (48 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.63 yd³ (1.25 m³)
11,486 lb (5.21 t)Weight
64.4 hp (48 kW)Engine power
0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)Bucket capacity
1.63 yd³ (1.25 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
8,700 lbf (38.7 kN)Lifting Force
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
2,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
64.4 hp (48 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
11,486 lb (5.21 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
0.98 yd³ (0.75 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.
Lifting Force
Low
8,700 lbf (38.7 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is well below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Low
12.4 mph (20 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
Below average
6.73 ft (2.05 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 below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
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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 | wa85 3 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1998-2004 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power64.4 hp (48 kW)
Lifting Force8,700 lbf (38.7 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,500 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width6.73 ft (2.05 m)
Maximum discharge height8.46 ft (2.58 m)
Transport height8.74 ft (2.67 m)
Transport length17.7 ft (5.38 m)
Transport width6.73 ft (2.05 m)
Outside turning radius14 ft (4.26 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity1.63 yd³ (1.25 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)
Weight11,486 lb (5.21 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement0.88 US gal (3.32 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine type4D98E
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres365/80 R 20
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL

