Komatsu wb70a 1 backhoe loader Specs (2006)

The Komatsu wb70a 1 backhoe loader (2006) stands out for below-average engine power at 69.7 hp (52 kW), while low weight comes in at 12,456 lb (5.65 t). The listed bucket capacity is 0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³).
Specification profile

2006

Weight: 12,456 lb (5.65 t)Engine power: 69.7 hp (52 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)Engine speed at max torque: 2,500 rpm
12,456 lb (5.65 t)Weight
69.7 hp (52 kW)Engine power
0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)Bucket capacity
2,500 rpmEngine speed at max torque
6.07 ft (1.85 m)Transport width
10.1 ft (3.09 m)Transport height
8.14 ft (2.48 m)Maximum discharge height
17.3 ft (5.27 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Below average

69.7 hp (52 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)

Engine power is below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

12,456 lb (5.65 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Low

0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)
Low 0.15 yd³ (0.12 m³)Typical 1.23 yd³ (0.94 m³)High 1.75 yd³ (1.34 m³)

Bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

6.07 ft (1.85 m)
Low 4.82 ft (1.47 m)Typical 7.56 ft (2.3 m)High 9.19 ft (2.8 m)

Transport width is below the typical figure.

Transport height

Below average

10.1 ft (3.09 m)
Low 6.96 ft (2.12 m)Typical 11.2 ft (3.41 m)High 13.7 ft (4.19 m)

Transport height is below the typical figure.

Transport length

Below average

17.3 ft (5.27 m)
Low 10.9 ft (3.33 m)Typical 20.1 ft (6.12 m)High 26 ft (7.91 m)

Transport length is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal13.3 ft (4.05 m)
Maximum discharge height8.14 ft (2.48 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length17.3 ft (5.27 m)
Transport height10.1 ft (3.09 m)
Transport width6.07 ft (1.85 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
ClamshellNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Forklift UtilityNO
GrabberNO
Outrigger StabilisersYES
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Komatsu
Model wb70a 1 backhoe loader
Model year / production 2006
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power69.7 hp (52 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,500 rpm

Dimensions

Dredging Depth13.1 ft (4 m)
Maximum discharge height8.14 ft (2.48 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal13.3 ft (4.05 m)
Transport height10.1 ft (3.09 m)
Transport length17.3 ft (5.27 m)
Transport width6.07 ft (1.85 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity0.92 yd³ (0.7 m³)
Weight12,456 lb (5.65 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement0.88 US gal (3.32 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine type4D98E-1FA
DriveA

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres12.5-20

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWB
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes