The Komatsu wb98a 2 backhoe loader (1999-2005) stands out for above-average engine power at 96.6 hp (72 kW), while above-average weight comes in at 18,276 lb (8.29 t). The listed bucket capacity is 1.33 yd³ (1.02 m³).
Specification profile
1999-2005
Weight: 18,276 lb (8.29 t)Engine power: 96.6 hp (72 kW)Bucket capacity: 1.33 yd³ (1.02 m³)Engine speed at max torque: 2,200 rpm
18,276 lb (8.29 t)Weight
96.6 hp (72 kW)Engine power
1.33 yd³ (1.02 m³)Bucket capacity
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
7.38 ft (2.25 m)Bucket width
9.15 ft (2.79 m)Maximum discharge height
18.3 ft (5.58 m)Transport length
18.1 ft (5.51 m)Max. Reach Horizontal
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
96.6 hp (72 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
18,276 lb (8.29 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
1.33 yd³ (1.02 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.
Transport length
Below average
18.3 ft (5.58 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.
Max. Reach Horizontal
Below average
18.1 ft (5.51 m)
Low 9.02 ft (2.75 m)Typical 19.8 ft (6.03 m)High 28.6 ft (8.71 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal is below the typical figure.
Bucket width
Average
7.38 ft (2.25 m)
Low 28.4 in (0.72 m)Typical 7.16 ft (2.18 m)High 8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Bucket width is close to the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Related measurements
Additional published measurements that share the same unit.
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 | wb98a 2 backhoe loader |
| Model year / production | 1999-2005 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power96.6 hp (72 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Dimensions
Bucket width7.38 ft (2.25 m)
Dredging Depth16.2 ft (4.95 m)
Maximum discharge height9.15 ft (2.79 m)
Max. Reach Horizontal18.1 ft (5.51 m)
Transport length18.3 ft (5.58 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity1.33 yd³ (1.02 m³)
Weight18,276 lb (8.29 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement1.17 US gal (4.41 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeS4D106E1 FC
DriveA
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres16/70×24
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWB
ClamshellNo
Forklift UtilityNo
GrabberNo
Outrigger StabilisersYes
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