Komatsu W 70 1 Wheel Loader Specs (1981-1988)

The Komatsu W 70 1 Wheel Loader (1981-1988) stands out for low engine power at 103 hp (77 kW), while low weight comes in at 20,679 lb (9.38 t). Its published bucket capacity is 2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1981-1988

Weight: 20,679 lb (9.38 t)Engine power: 103 hp (77 kW)Bucket capacity: 2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)Travel speed: 23 mph (37 km/h)
20,679 lb (9.38 t)Weight
103 hp (77 kW)Engine power
2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)Bucket capacity
23 mph (37 km/h)Travel speed
2,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.84 ft (2.39 m)Transport width
8.01 ft (2.44 m)Bucket width
10.2 ft (3.1 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

103 hp (77 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

20,679 lb (9.38 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

2.22 yd³ (1.7 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

Average

23 mph (37 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

Below average

7.84 ft (2.39 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.

Transport height

Below average

10.2 ft (3.1 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 radius18.9 ft (5.77 m)
Bucket width8.01 ft (2.44 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length20.6 ft (6.28 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Transport width7.84 ft (2.39 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 70 1
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1981-1988
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power103 hp (77 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,500 rpm
Travel speed23 mph (37 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.01 ft (2.44 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Transport length20.6 ft (6.28 m)
Transport width7.84 ft (2.39 m)
Outside turning radius18.9 ft (5.77 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity2.22 yd³ (1.7 m³)
Weight20,679 lb (9.38 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.71 US gal (6.49 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine type6D105

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5-25-12 PR (L2)

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesW