Komatsu wa90 3 Wheel Loader Specs (1998-2005)

The Komatsu wa90 3 Wheel Loader (1998-2005) is characterised by low engine power at 69.7 hp (52 kW) and low weight at 12,368 lb (5.61 t). Its published bucket capacity is 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1998-2005

Weight: 12,368 lb (5.61 t)Engine power: 69.7 hp (52 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)
12,368 lb (5.61 t)Weight
69.7 hp (52 kW)Engine power
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Bucket capacity
2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
16,299 lbf (72.5 kN)Lifting Force
18.6 mph (30 km/h)Travel speed
2,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

69.7 hp (52 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

12,368 lb (5.61 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

1.18 yd³ (0.9 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.

Lifting Force

Low

16,299 lbf (72.5 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is well below 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

Below average

6.89 ft (2.1 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)
Bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius14.6 ft (4.43 m)
Maximum discharge height8.91 ft (2.71 m)
Bucket width6.89 ft (2.1 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height8.91 ft (2.71 m)
Transport width6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchYES
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Komatsu
Model wa90 3
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1998-2005
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power69.7 hp (52 kW)
Lifting Force16,299 lbf (72.5 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,500 rpm
Travel speed18.6 mph (30 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Maximum discharge height8.91 ft (2.71 m)
Transport height8.91 ft (2.71 m)
Transport length18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport width6.89 ft (2.1 m)
Outside turning radius14.6 ft (4.43 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity2.09 yd³ (1.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity1.18 yd³ (0.9 m³)
Weight12,368 lb (5.61 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.17 US gal (4.41 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine type4D106E 1

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchYes
Standard tyres405/70 R 20 SPT 9

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL