Technical Description
The Kawasaki 90ZIV Wheel Loader is a robust and versatile machine designed for demanding construction and material handling applications. It features a 6-cylinder M11-C engine with turbocharged and after-cooled aspiration, delivering 256 hp at 2,100 rpm and 832 lb-ft of torque at 1,300 rpm. The loader has a heaped bucket capacity of 5 cu yds (4 m³) and a struck capacity of 4.3 cu yds (3 m³), with a bucket width of 10.2 ft (3 m) and a breakout force of 46,075 lbs (20,900 kg). Maximum dump clearance at full raise is 10 ft (3 m), and the hinge pin reaches a maximum height of 14 ft (4 m). The machine measures 27.4 ft (8 m) in length with the bucket on the ground, 11.6 ft (3 m) in height to the top of the cab, and 9.7 ft (3 m) in width over tires, with a wheelbase of 11.2 ft (3 m) and a ground clearance of 1.7 ft (0.5 m). The 90ZIV is equipped with a full powershift transmission, offering four forward and four reverse gears, with a maximum forward speed of 20.5 mph (32 kph) and reverse speed of 20.8 mph (32 kph). The hydraulic system provides a pump flow capacity of 19.5 gal/min (72 l/min), with a relief valve setting of 3,000 psi, and dump, lower, and raise times of 1.5, 3, and 6.1 seconds, respectively. Operating weight is 48,215.1 lbs (21,870 kg), and the loader is fitted with 26.5x25-20PR (L-3) tires. Fluid capacities include 84.6 gal (318 l) for fuel, 71.4 gal (269 l) for hydraulics, and 14.8 gal (53 l) for cooling.
