Komatsu wa85 3 Wheel Loader Specs (1998-2004)

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.

Maximum bucket capacity1.63 yd³ (1.25 m³)
Bucket capacity0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius14 ft (4.26 m)
Maximum discharge height8.46 ft (2.58 m)
Bucket width6.73 ft (2.05 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length17.7 ft (5.38 m)
Transport height8.74 ft (2.67 m)
Transport width6.73 ft (2.05 m)
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