Komatsu WB97 Backhoe Loader
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Additional information
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Model | WB97, WB97R, WB97R-5EO |
| Weight | 8.3 t |
| Bucket | 1 m3 |
| Capacity | 3.9 t |
| Power | 101 hp |
Equipment Overview
The Komatsu WB97 is a backhoe loader built for utility, civil, and general earthmoving work, sharing the same closed-centre load-sensing hydraulic system used across Komatsu’s excavator range. It delivers 75.0 kW (101 hp) of gross engine power and a standard operating weight of 8,320 kg, suited to trenching, site preparation, and material handling on Australian construction and utility sites.
Power comes from a Komatsu SAA4D102SE-1 engine, a 3.6-litre four-cylinder unit meeting EU Stage V emission standards through a maintenance-free diesel particulate filter and selective catalytic reduction. A four-speed, electronically-controlled Full Power Shift transmission drives all four wheels as standard, with heavy-duty axles and a 100% electro-hydraulic rear differential lock. The S-shaped backhoe and optional telescopic arm extend reach and versatility around obstacles.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Komatsu SAA4D102SE-1, 3.6 L, 4-cylinder, turbocharged, after-cooled |
| Power Output | 75.0 kW (101 hp) gross @ 2,300 rpm; 68.6 kW (92 hp) net |
| Max Torque | NA |
| Emission Standard | EU Stage V |
| Transmission | 4-speed Full Power Shift, electronically controlled |
| Drive Type | Four-wheel drive, heavy-duty axles, 100% rear differential lock |
| Operating Weight | 8,320 kg standard (9,500 kg max permitted) |
| Loader Bucket Capacity | 1.03 m³ |
| Backhoe Bucket (standard) | 600 mm |
| Digging Depth | 4,570 mm (SAE, standard arm) |
| Backhoe Reach | 6,035 mm (max reach from swing centre, standard arm) |
| Loader Lift Capacity | 3,900 kg (at maximum height) |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 5,995 mm (transport) |
| Width | 2,340 mm (overall, with bucket) |
| Height | 3,785 mm (transport) |
| Wheelbase | 2,175 mm |
| Turning Radius | 4,185 mm (at corner of tyres, without brakes) |
Typical Applications
- Utility trenching for water, sewer, and telecommunications installation
- General civil construction and site earthworks
- Municipal road and footpath maintenance
- Rural and agricultural drainage and trenching work
