Technical Description
The Komatsu WA100M-5 is a compact wheel loader designed for efficient material handling in confined spaces. It features a robust S4D95-LE3 turbocharged 4-cylinder engine delivering 82 hp (61 kW) at 2,350 rpm, ensuring reliable performance across various job sites. The loader has a heaped bucket capacity of 1.6 cu yds (1 m³) and a rated bucket capacity ranging from 1.6 to 2.3 cu yds (1–2 m³), with a bucket width of 7.3 ft (2 m) and a breakout force of 14,550 lbs (6,600 kg). Its dimensions include a length with bucket on ground of 18.9 ft (5 m), a width over tires of 7.1 ft (2 m), a wheelbase of 7.9 ft (2 m), and a height to the top of the cab of 9.5 ft (3 m), providing excellent maneuverability and visibility. The WA100M-5 offers a ground clearance of 1.4 ft (0 m) and a hinge pin max height of 11.7 ft (3 m), with a dump clearance at max raise of 9.1 ft (3 m). The hydrostatic transmission provides two forward and two reverse gears, with a maximum speed of 18.6 mph (29 kph) in both directions. The open hydraulic system delivers a pump flow capacity of 19.8 gal/min (72 l/min) and a relief valve setting of 3,481 psi, enabling quick cycle times: 5.1 seconds to raise, 4.5 seconds to lower, and 1.6 seconds to dump. Operating weight is 15,123 lbs (6,860 kg), with a static tipping weight of 12,389 lbs (5,620 kg). Fluid capacities include 29.1 gal (110 l) fuel, 13.2 gal (49 l) hydraulic fluid, 3.4 gal (11 l) cooling system, 2.5 gal (8 l) engine oil, and 2.8 gal (8 l) each for front and rear axle/diff.
