Komatsu W 20 1 Wheel Loader Specs (1984-1991)

The Komatsu W 20 1 Wheel Loader (1984-1991) combines low engine power at 49.6 hp (37 kW) with low weight at 8,774 lb (3.98 t). Its published bucket capacity is 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1984-1991

Weight: 8,774 lb (3.98 t)Engine power: 49.6 hp (37 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Travel speed: 15.5 mph (25 km/h)
8,774 lb (3.98 t)Weight
49.6 hp (37 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
15.5 mph (25 km/h)Travel speed
2,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
5.84 ft (1.78 m)Transport width
6.23 ft (1.9 m)Bucket width
9.33 ft (2.85 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

49.6 hp (37 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

8,774 lb (3.98 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

0.78 yd³ (0.6 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.

Travel speed

Low

15.5 mph (25 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

Low

5.84 ft (1.78 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 well below the typical figure.

Transport height

Below average

9.33 ft (2.85 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 below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius14 ft (4.25 m)
Bucket width6.23 ft (1.9 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length14.7 ft (4.49 m)
Transport height9.33 ft (2.85 m)
Transport width5.84 ft (1.78 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 20 1
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1984-1991
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power49.6 hp (37 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,400 rpm
Travel speed15.5 mph (25 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.23 ft (1.9 m)
Transport height9.33 ft (2.85 m)
Transport length14.7 ft (4.49 m)
Transport width5.84 ft (1.78 m)
Outside turning radius14 ft (4.25 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Weight8,774 lb (3.98 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement0.78 US gal (2.94 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine type4D94

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres10.0-20-10 PR (L2)

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesW