The Komatsu wb97s 5 backhoe loader (2020-2024) combines above-average engine power at 99.2 hp (74 kW) with above-average weight at 19,180 lb (8.7 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³).
Specification profile
2020-2024
Weight: 19,180 lb (8.7 t)Engine power: 99.2 hp (74 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Travel speed: 24.9 mph (40 km/h)
19,180 lb (8.7 t)Weight
99.2 hp (74 kW)Engine power
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Bucket capacity
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
310 lb-ft (420 Nm)Maximum torque
7.94 ft (2.42 m)Transport width
7.94 ft (2.42 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
99.2 hp (74 kW)
Low 48.3 hp (36 kW)Typical 89.4 hp (66.7 kW)High 113 hp (84 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Above average
19,180 lb (8.7 t)
Low 6,151 lb (2.79 t)Typical 16,884 lb (7.66 t)High 24,251 lb (11 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Above average
1.44 yd³ (1.1 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 above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Low 6.84 mph (11 km/h)Typical 22.9 mph (36.8 km/h)High 29.7 mph (47.8 km/h)
Travel speed is above the typical figure.
Maximum torque
Average
310 lb-ft (420 Nm)
Low 122 lb-ft (165 Nm)Typical 288 lb-ft (391 Nm)High 381 lb-ft (516 Nm)
Maximum torque is close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
7.94 ft (2.42 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 close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
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Measurements
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Overall size
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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 | wb97s 5 backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 2020-2024 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power99.2 hp (74 kW)
Maximum torque310 lb-ft (420 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Tear-out Force14,350 lbf (63.8 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe13,444 lbf (59.8 kN)
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width7.94 ft (2.42 m)
Dredging Depth16.6 ft (5.05 m)
Maximum discharge height9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal19.8 ft (6.04 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport length19.2 ft (5.86 m)
Transport width7.94 ft (2.42 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Weight19,180 lb (8.7 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke104×132 mm
Displacement1.18 US gal (4.49 L)
Emission levelEU Stage IIIA
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA4D104E-1
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres16.9 × 28 – 12 PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWB
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes

