Komatsu wb97s 5 backhoe loader Specs (2020-2024)

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

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Max. Reach Horizontal19.8 ft (6.04 m)
Maximum discharge height9.42 ft (2.87 m)
Bucket width7.94 ft (2.42 m)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Tear-out Force14,350 lbf (63.8 kN)
Tear-out Force Backhoe13,444 lbf (59.8 kN)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length19.2 ft (5.86 m)
Transport height12.8 ft (3.9 m)
Transport width7.94 ft (2.42 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 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