Technical Description
The Komatsu WA85-3 is a compact wheel loader designed for efficient material handling in confined spaces. It features a 4-cylinder 4D98E engine delivering 65 hp (48 kW) at 2,500 rpm and peak torque at 1,600 rpm, with a displacement of 202.5 cu in (3,318 cc). The loader has a heaped bucket capacity of 1.2 cu yds (1 m³), a bucket width of 6.8 ft (2 m), and a breakout force of 10,925.8 lbs (4,956 kg). Maximum dump clearance at full lift is 8.5 ft (2 m), and the hinge pin reaches a maximum height of 10.6 ft (3 m). The machine measures 17.8 ft (5 m) in length with the bucket on the ground, has a wheelbase of 6.6 ft (2 m), and offers a ground clearance of 1.6 ft (0 m). The WA85-3 is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission, providing two forward and two reverse gears, with a top speed of 3.6 mph (5 kph). The hydraulic system features a closed circuit, a pump flow capacity of 17 gal/min (64 l/min), and a relief valve setting of 2,973.3 psi, enabling fast cycle times: 4.9 sec to raise, 2.6 sec to lower, and 1 sec to dump. Operating weight is 11,023.2 lbs (5,000 kg), with a static tipping weight of 8,884.7 lbs (4,030 kg). The loader is fitted with 405/70 R20 SPT 9 tires and has a turning radius of 12.5 ft (4 m). Fluid capacities include 23.8 gal (87 l) fuel, 25.1 gal (95 l) hydraulic fluid, and 3.3 gal (11 l) cooling system.
