Komatsu W 120 Wheel Loader Specs (1979-1981)

For the Komatsu W 120 Wheel Loader (1979-1981), below-average weight at 36,001 lb (16.3 t) is paired with typical bucket capacity at 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³). Its published engine power is 200 hp (149 kW).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1979-1981

Weight: 36,001 lb (16.3 t)Engine power: 200 hp (149 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Travel speed: 18.6 mph (30 km/h)
36,001 lb (16.3 t)Weight
200 hp (149 kW)Engine power
4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)Bucket capacity
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
9.12 ft (2.78 m)Transport width
9.79 ft (2.98 m)Bucket width
11.3 ft (3.45 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Weight

Below average

36,001 lb (16.3 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Average

4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is close to 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

Average

9.12 ft (2.78 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport height

Average

11.3 ft (3.45 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

Average

24.8 ft (7.54 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 close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius22.7 ft (6.93 m)
Bucket width9.79 ft (2.98 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.8 ft (7.54 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.45 m)
Transport width9.12 ft (2.78 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 W 120
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1979-1981
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power200 hp (149 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width9.79 ft (2.98 m)
Transport height11.3 ft (3.45 m)
Transport length24.8 ft (7.54 m)
Transport width9.12 ft (2.78 m)
Outside turning radius22.7 ft (6.93 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity4.05 yd³ (3.1 m³)
Weight36,001 lb (16.3 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement2.72 US gal (10.3 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typePD6T0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5-25-12 PR (L3)

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesW