Komatsu W 180 1 Wheel Loader Specs (1984-1991)

For the Komatsu W 180 1 Wheel Loader (1984-1991), high engine power at 280 hp (209 kW) is paired with above-average weight at 52,646 lb (23.9 t). The listed bucket capacity is 5.23 yd³ (4 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1984-1991

Weight: 52,646 lb (23.9 t)Engine power: 280 hp (209 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Travel speed: 20.2 mph (32.5 km/h)
52,646 lb (23.9 t)Weight
280 hp (209 kW)Engine power
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Bucket capacity
20.2 mph (32.5 km/h)Travel speed
2,300 rpmEngine speed at max torque
10.1 ft (3.08 m)Transport width
10.8 ft (3.3 m)Bucket width
12 ft (3.65 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

280 hp (209 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

Above average

52,646 lb (23.9 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

High

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

Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

20.2 mph (32.5 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

10.1 ft (3.08 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 above the typical figure.

Transport height

Above average

12 ft (3.65 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 above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius25.8 ft (7.87 m)
Bucket width10.8 ft (3.3 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length28.1 ft (8.56 m)
Transport height12 ft (3.65 m)
Transport width10.1 ft (3.08 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 180 1
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1984-1991
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power280 hp (209 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,300 rpm
Travel speed20.2 mph (32.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Transport height12 ft (3.65 m)
Transport length28.1 ft (8.56 m)
Transport width10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Outside turning radius25.8 ft (7.87 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Weight52,646 lb (23.9 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement3.7 US gal (14 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeNT855

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25-20 PR (L3)

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesW