The Komatsu wa90 3 Wheel Loader (1998-2005) is characterised by low engine power at 69.7 hp (52 kW) and low weight at 12,368 lb (5.61 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1998-2005
Weight: 12,368 lb (5.61 t)Engine power: 69.7 hp (52 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)
12,368 lb (5.61 t)Weight
69.7 hp (52 kW)Engine power
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Bucket capacity
2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
16,299 lbf (72.5 kN)Lifting Force
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
2,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
69.7 hp (52 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
12,368 lb (5.61 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
1.18 yd³ (0.9 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
16,299 lbf (72.5 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
Below average
18.6 mph (30 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
Below average
6.89 ft (2.1 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
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Working dimensions
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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 hitchYES
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | wa90 3 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1998-2005 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power69.7 hp (52 kW)
Lifting Force16,299 lbf (72.5 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,500 rpm
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Maximum discharge height8.91 ft (2.71 m)
Transport height8.91 ft (2.71 m)
Transport length18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport width6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Outside turning radius14.6 ft (4.43 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Weight12,368 lb (5.61 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.17 US gal (4.41 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine type4D106E 1
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchYes
Standard tyres405/70 R 20 SPT 9
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL
