Komatsu wa 70 Wheel Loader Specs (1993-2000)

The Komatsu wa 70 Wheel Loader (1993-2000) combines low engine power at 55 hp (41 kW) with low weight at 9,888 lb (4.49 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1993-2000

Weight: 9,888 lb (4.49 t)Engine power: 55 hp (41 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Travel speed: 19.9 mph (32 km/h)
9,888 lb (4.49 t)Weight
55 hp (41 kW)Engine power
1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Bucket capacity
19.9 mph (32 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
4.82 ft (1.47 m)Transport width
6.5 ft (1.98 m)Bucket width
9.22 ft (2.81 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

55 hp (41 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

9,888 lb (4.49 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

1.05 yd³ (0.8 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

19.9 mph (32 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

Low

4.82 ft (1.47 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

9.22 ft (2.81 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 radius14.4 ft (4.38 m)
Maximum discharge height13 ft (3.98 m)
Bucket width6.5 ft (1.98 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length15.7 ft (4.78 m)
Transport height9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Transport width4.82 ft (1.47 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 wa 70
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1993-2000
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power55 hp (41 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed19.9 mph (32 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.5 ft (1.98 m)
Maximum discharge height13 ft (3.98 m)
Transport height9.22 ft (2.81 m)
Transport length15.7 ft (4.78 m)
Transport width4.82 ft (1.47 m)
Outside turning radius14.4 ft (4.38 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)
Weight9,888 lb (4.49 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke95×115 mm
Displacement0.86 US gal (3.26 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine type4D95L-W
Number of cylinders4.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres17.5/65-20-10 PR

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL