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    Cat 993K VS Komatsu WA900-8R Wheel Loader

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    Key Highlights Cat 993KKomatsu WA900-8R
    Cat 993K VS Komatsu WA900-8R Wheel Loader
    CAT 993K Loader
    Cat 993K

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    Komatsu 900 Loader
    Komatsu WA900-8R

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    Particulars Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R

    Cat 993K vs Komatsu WA900-8R: Which One Should You Buy?

    Both machines are very big wheel loaders. They are made for mines and large sites, not for small jobs. The tables below give you all the numbers. The real question is which one is right for your work. The Cat 993K has more power. It loads big trucks fast and works well in hard rock. It is a good choice if you move a lot of material every day and want to fill trucks quickly. The Komatsu WA900-8R is a little lighter and uses fuel well. It is a good choice if you want steady loading with lower running cost over many hours.

    For a machine this big, the buying price is only one part. Think about a few simple things first. How much fuel will it use each day? Is there a service centre near your site? How fast can you get parts and a trained driver? These things decide your real cost more than horsepower. You can read our wheel loader buying guide and see other machines in the wheel loader range before you decide.

    Komatsu WA900-8R

    Pros:

    • High power output of 900 HP which is substantial for large-scale mining operations
    • Features a full-powershift and countershaft type transmission, enhancing gear transition efficiency
    • Loaded with a high-capacity cooling system of 355 L, optimizing engine performance for longer operations

    Cons:

    • Lower max power compared to the Cat 993K
    • Slightly slower in top forward and reverse speed compared to the Cat 993K
    • Does not feature lock-up clutch in the torque converter which could offer better fuel efficiency

    Cat 993K

    Pros:

    • Higher max power of 1042 HP and greater torque output, standing at 5470 Nm
    • Equipped with a Planetary Power Shift Transmission for robust and reliable gear changes
    • Larger tire size potentially offering better traction and payload capacity

    Cons:

    • Weighs more than the Komatsu WA900-8R, which may affect mobility and fuel consumption
    • Maximum hydraulic pump flow is notably less than that of the Komatsu WA900-8R
    • Slightly lower dump angle compared to Komatsu WA900-8R, which may impact dumping efficiency

    Pros:

    Cons:

    Closing Recommendation

    Pick the Cat 993K if your work needs strong power, like digging hard rock and filling big trucks fast all day. Pick the Komatsu WA900-8R if your work is steady loading over long hours and you want a lighter machine that is easy on fuel. Also check which brand has service, parts, trained drivers, and good resale near your site, because that support matters every day. So match the machine to your work: the Cat 993K for hard rock and fast truck loading, the Komatsu WA900-8R for steady, long-hour loading.

    Cat 993K Vs Komatsu WA900-8R Wheel Loader Price, Technical Specifications & Features

    Brand Caterpillar Wheel loader L&T Komatsu Wheel loader
    Type Large (>30 Ton) Large (>30 Ton)
    Ex-Showroom Price Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
    Engine Cat 1042 HP Komatsu 900 HP
    Bucket 12.2-23.7 m³ 11.5 - 13.0 m³
    Weight 133668 kg 116400 Kg
    Max. Forward Speed 20.5 km/h 23.3 km/h
    Dump Height 4669 mm 4610 mm
    Tripping Load 15972 kg 63610 kg
    Quick Overview:

    The Cat 993K wheel loader offers exceptional performance and durability, making this wheel loader ideal for India’s heavy-duty applications.

    The Komatsu WA900-8R wheel loader delivers exceptional power and efficiency, making this wheel loader ideal for India’s large-scale mining applications.

    Cat 993K vs Komatsu WA900-8R: Which One Should You Buy?

    Both machines are very big wheel loaders. They are made for mines and large sites, not for small jobs. The tables below give you all the numbers. The real question is which one is right for your work. The Cat 993K has more power. It loads big trucks fast and works well in hard rock. It is a good choice if you move a lot of material every day and want to fill trucks quickly. The Komatsu WA900-8R is a little lighter and uses fuel well. It is a good choice if you want steady loading with lower running cost over many hours.

    For a machine this big, the buying price is only one part. Think about a few simple things first. How much fuel will it use each day? Is there a service centre near your site? How fast can you get parts and a trained driver? These things decide your real cost more than horsepower. You can read our wheel loader buying guide and see other machines in the wheel loader range before you decide.

    Komatsu WA900-8R

    Pros:

    • High power output of 900 HP which is substantial for large-scale mining operations
    • Features a full-powershift and countershaft type transmission, enhancing gear transition efficiency
    • Loaded with a high-capacity cooling system of 355 L, optimizing engine performance for longer operations

    Cons:

    • Lower max power compared to the Cat 993K
    • Slightly slower in top forward and reverse speed compared to the Cat 993K
    • Does not feature lock-up clutch in the torque converter which could offer better fuel efficiency

    Cat 993K

    Pros:

    • Higher max power of 1042 HP and greater torque output, standing at 5470 Nm
    • Equipped with a Planetary Power Shift Transmission for robust and reliable gear changes
    • Larger tire size potentially offering better traction and payload capacity

    Cons:

    • Weighs more than the Komatsu WA900-8R, which may affect mobility and fuel consumption
    • Maximum hydraulic pump flow is notably less than that of the Komatsu WA900-8R
    • Slightly lower dump angle compared to Komatsu WA900-8R, which may impact dumping efficiency

    Pros:

    Cons:

    Closing Recommendation

    Pick the Cat 993K if your work needs strong power, like digging hard rock and filling big trucks fast all day. Pick the Komatsu WA900-8R if your work is steady loading over long hours and you want a lighter machine that is easy on fuel. Also check which brand has service, parts, trained drivers, and good resale near your site, because that support matters every day. So match the machine to your work: the Cat 993K for hard rock and fast truck loading, the Komatsu WA900-8R for steady, long-hour loading.

    Cat 993K Vs Komatsu WA900-8R Wheel Loader Price, Technical Specifications & Features

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Brand
    Caterpillar Wheel loader L&T Komatsu Wheel loader
    Type
    Large (>30 Ton) Large (>30 Ton)
    Ex-Showroom Price
    Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
    Engine
    Cat 1042 HP Komatsu 900 HP
    Bucket
    12.2-23.7 m³ 11.5 - 13.0 m³
    Weight
    133668 kg 116400 Kg
    Fwd. Speed
    20.5 km/h 23.3 km/h
    Dump Height
    4669 mm 4610 mm
    Tripping Load
    15972 kg 63610 kg
    Quick Overview:

    The Cat 993K wheel loader offers exceptional performance and durability, making this wheel loader ideal for India’s heavy-duty applications.

    The Komatsu WA900-8R wheel loader delivers exceptional power and efficiency, making this wheel loader ideal for India’s large-scale mining applications.

    Cat 993K Vs Komatsu WA900-8R Wheel Loader Key Highlights

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Engine Make Cat® C32 ACERT™ Komatsu SAA12V140E-7
    Max Torque 5470 Nm @ 1250 rpm NA
    Fuel Tank 2170 L 1555 L
    Hydraulic System 1180 L/min 4 x 230 L/min
    Min. Ground Clearance 721 mm 485 mm
    Payload 27200 kg NA
    Steering Angle ±43° ±40°
    Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Wheelbase 5890 mm 5600 mm
    Tyres 50/65R51 46/65 R45
    Max. Breakout Force 718 kN 705 kN
    Overall Length 15264 mm 15355 mm
    Warranty 1 Year 1 Yr. / 3000 hr.
    AC Cabin Standard Standard
    GPS Standard Standard

    Cat 993K Vs Komatsu WA900-8R Wheel Loader Key Highlights

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Engine Make
    Cat® C32 ACERT™ Komatsu SAA12V140E-7
    Max Torque
    5470 Nm @ 1250 rpm NA
    Fuel Tank
    2170 L 1555 L
    Hydraulic System
    1180 L/min 4 x 230 L/min
    Min. Ground Clearance
    721 mm 485 mm
    Payload
    27200 kg NA
    Steering Angle
    ±43° ±40°
    Drive Type
    4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Wheelbase
    5890 mm 5600 mm
    Tyres
    50/65R51 46/65 R45
    Max. Breakout Force
    718 kN 705 kN
    Overall Length
    15264 mm 15355 mm
    Warranty
    1 Year 1 Yr. / 3000 hr.
    AC Cabin
    Standard Standard
    GPS
    Standard Standard

    Cat 993K Vs Komatsu WA900-8R Wheel Loader Specifications

    Engine

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Engine Make Cat® C32 ACERT™ Komatsu SAA12V140E-7
    Engine Type 4-stroke; turbocharged diesel engine Water-cooled; 4-cycle
    Aspiration Tubocharged Turbocharged & aftercooled
    Emission U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V
    Max Torque 5470 Nm @ 1250 rpm NA
    Max Power 1042 HP (777 kW) @ 1800 rpm 900 HP (672 KW) @ 2050 rpm
    Piston Displacement 32.1 L 30.48 L
    No Of Cylinders 12 Cylinders 12 Cylinders
    Battery 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA 4 x 12V / 160 Ah
    Alternator 24V / 150A 24V / 140A

    Power Train

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Transmission Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission Full-Powershift & Contershaft Type
    Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Torque Converter Single-stage; single-phase; with integral lock-up clutch 3-element; 1-stage; 1-phase

    Brakes

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Service Oil-cooled; multiple disc brakes Hydraulically actuated; wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheels
    Parking Driveline parking brake Wet multiple-disc brake

    Steering System

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Type Closed Articulated Type - Full-Hydraulic Power Steering
    Steering-Angle ±43° ±40°

    Axles And Final Drive

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Front Axle Fixed Fixed - full-floating
    Rear Axle Trunnion Center-pin support & semi-floating
    Oscillating Angle ±10° ±10°

    Speed

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Max. Forward Speed 20.5 km/h 23.3 km/h
    Max. Reverse Speed 22.5 km/h 24.1 km/h

    Hydraulic System

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    System Type Positive Flow Control (PFC) Closed-Center - Load-Sensing System
    Pump Type Variable Displacement Piston Double-acting - Piston type
    Maximum Pump Flow 1180 L/min 4 x 230 L/min
    System Pressure 295 bar 343 bar

    Special Refill Capacities

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Fuel Tank 2170 L 1555 L
    Hydraulic System 873 L 1020 L
    Engine Oil 120 L 108 L
    Cooling System 303.5 L 355 L
    Rear Axle Oil 482 L 370 L
    Front Axle Oil 482 L 370 L
    Hydraulic Tank 553 L 1020 L
    Transmission Oil 196.9 L 180 L
    Def Tank NA NA

    Dimensions

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Overall Length With Bucket 15264 mm 15355 mm
    Wheel Base 5890 mm 5600 mm
    Height Over Cab 6069 mm 5600 mm
    Height Over Exhaust 5555 mm NA
    Min Grond Clearance 721 mm 485 mm
    Width Over Tyres NA 4585 mm
    Wheel Tread 3550 mm 3350 mm
    Tyre Size 50/65R51 46/65 R45

    Performance

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Bucket Capacity 12.2-23.7 m³ 11.5 - 13.0 m³
    Bucket Width 5080 mm 4935 mm
    Payload 27200 kg NA
    Tipping Load Straight 83263 kg 71840 kg
    Tipping Load Full Turn 15972 kg 63610 kg
    Max. Breakout Force 718 kN 705 kN
    Operating Weight 133668 kg 116400 Kg
    Max Dump Angle 50° 45°
    Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height 45° NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Carry 43° NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level 37° NA
    Dumping Height, Fully Raised 4669 mm 4610 mm
    Dumping Reach, Fully Raised 2602 mm 2685 mm
    Max. Hinge Pin Height 7116 mm 6975 mm
    Max. Digging Depth 132 mm 225 mm
    Turning Radius Over Tyres 11012 mm NA
    Turning Radius Over Bucket 11308 mm NA

    Cat 993K Vs Komatsu WA900-8R Wheel Loader Specifications

    Engine

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Engine Make
    Cat® C32 ACERT™ Komatsu SAA12V140E-7
    Engine Type
    4-stroke; turbocharged diesel engine Water-cooled; 4-cycle
    Aspiration
    Tubocharged Turbocharged & aftercooled
    Emission
    U.S. EPA Tier 2 Equivalent U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V
    Max Torque
    5470 Nm @ 1250 rpm NA
    Max Power
    1042 HP (777 kW) @ 1800 rpm 900 HP (672 KW) @ 2050 rpm
    Piston Displacement
    32.1 L 30.48 L
    No Of Cylinders
    12 Cylinders 12 Cylinders
    Battery
    2 x 12V / 1400 CCA 4 x 12V / 160 Ah
    Alternator
    24V / 150A 24V / 140A

    Power Train

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Transmission
    Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission Full-Powershift & Contershaft Type
    Drive Type
    4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Torque Converter
    Single-stage; single-phase; with integral lock-up clutch 3-element; 1-stage; 1-phase

    Brakes

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Service
    Oil-cooled; multiple disc brakes Hydraulically actuated; wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheels
    Parking
    Driveline parking brake Wet multiple-disc brake

    Steering System

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Type
    Closed Articulated Type - Full-Hydraulic Power Steering
    Steering-Angle
    ±43° ±40°

    Speed

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Max. Forward Speed
    20.5 km/h 23.3 km/h
    Max. Reverse Speed
    22.5 km/h 24.1 km/h

    Axles And Final Drive

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Front Axle
    Fixed Fixed - full-floating
    Rear Axle
    Trunnion Center-pin support & semi-floating
    Oscillating Angle
    ±10° ±10°

    Hydraulics System

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    System Type
    Positive Flow Control (PFC) Closed-Center - Load-Sensing System
    Pump Type
    Variable Displacement Piston Double-acting - Piston type
    Maximum Pump Flow
    1180 L/min 4 x 230 L/min
    System Pressure
    295 bar 343 bar

    Tyres

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Size
    Not Available Not Available

    Special Refill Cpacities

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Fuel Tank
    2170 L 1555 L
    Hydraulic System
    873 L 1020 L
    Engine Oil
    120 L 108 L
    Cooling System
    303.5 L 355 L
    Rear Axle Oil
    482 L 370 L
    Front Axle Oil
    482 L 370 L
    Hydraulic Tank
    553 L 1020 L
    Transmission Oil
    196.9 L 180 L
    Def Tank
    NA NA

    Dimensions

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Overall Length With Bucket
    15264 mm 15355 mm
    Wheel Base
    5890 mm 5600 mm
    Height Over Cab
    6069 mm 5600 mm
    Height Over Exhaust
    5555 mm NA
    Min Grond Clearance
    721 mm 485 mm
    Width Over Tyres
    NA 4585 mm
    Wheel Tread
    3550 mm 3350 mm
    Tyre Size
    50/65R51 46/65 R45

    Performance

    Cat 993K Komatsu WA900-8R
    Bucket Capacity
    12.2-23.7 m³ 11.5 - 13.0 m³
    Bucket Width
    5080 mm 4935 mm
    Payload
    27200 kg NA
    Tipping Load Straight
    83263 kg 71840 kg
    Tipping Load Full Turn
    15972 kg 63610 kg
    Max. Breakout Force
    718 kN 705 kN
    Operating Weight
    133668 kg 116400 Kg
    Max Dump Angle
    50° 45°
    Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height
    45° NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Carry
    43° NA
    Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level
    37° NA
    Dumping Height, Fully Raised
    4669 mm 4610 mm
    Dumping Reach, Fully Raised
    2602 mm 2685 mm
    Max. Hinge Pin Height
    7116 mm 6975 mm
    Max. Digging Depth
    132 mm 225 mm
    Turning Radius Over Tyres
    11012 mm NA
    Turning Radius Over Bucket
    11308 mm NA

    Popular Comparisons with Cat 993K

    VS
    Caterpillar Cat 993K
    4.5 rating
    Price Available Soon
    133668 kg
    L&T Komatsu Komatsu WA900-8R
    4.5 rating
    Price Available Soon
    116400 Kg

    Popular Comparisons with Komatsu WA900-8R

    VS
    L&T Komatsu Komatsu WA900-8R
    4.5 rating
    Price Available Soon
    116400 Kg
    Caterpillar Cat 993K
    4.5 rating
    Price Available Soon
    133668 kg
    VS
    L&T Komatsu Komatsu WA900-8R
    4.5 rating
    Price Available Soon
    116400 Kg
    Caterpillar Cat 992K
    4.5 rating
    Price Available Soon
    99831 kg

    Frequently Asked Question

    Ans.

    The Komatsu WA900-8R usually costs a little less to run. It has less power, so it burns less fuel for the same steady loading work. The Cat 993K has more power and does more work per hour, but it drinks more fuel. On a machine this size, even a small fuel difference adds up over a year. If your work is steady and you run long hours, the Komatsu can save money over time.

    Ans.

    Both brands have strong support in India, so check which dealer is closer to your site. Cat and Komatsu both have service centres and parts networks for big mining machines. For a machine this size, one day with no parts means one day with no work. So the brand with a service centre and trained people near you is the better choice. Ask both dealers how fast they can send a part and a service man to your site.

    Ans.

    Both hold value well because big mining loaders are always in demand. There are fewer buyers for such large machines than for small ones, so it can take time to find the right buyer. A machine with full service records and good working hours sells faster and for a better price. Keep every service paper from day one. This helps a lot when you sell it later.

    Ans.

    The Cat 993K is better for hard rock and filling big trucks fast. It has more power and more pulling force, so it pushes into hard rock more easily. It also carries a bigger bucket load. If your mine has hard material and you need to fill large dump trucks quickly, the Cat 993K fits that work well.

    Ans.

    Yes, you can buy it on loan, and many companies take it on lease. Banks, finance companies, and the dealers all give loans for large machines like these. Some fleet owners and EPC companies take the machine on lease instead, so they do not pay the full amount at once. Ask two or three lenders and compare the terms before you decide.

    Ans.

    Yes, both come with a tracking system you can see on a screen. You can check where the machine is, how many hours it has run, the fuel it uses, and when it needs service. For a fleet owner or EPC company running many machines, this is very useful. It helps you plan service on time and stop small problems before they get big.

    Cat 993K Vs Komatsu WA900-8R - Compare Price & Availability Across 600+ Locations in India

    Compare Cat 993K Vs Komatsu WA900-8R price and availability across all major cities in India including Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Indore, Jaipur, Guwahati, and 600+ more locations.

    Maharashtra
    26 cities
    • Mumbai

    • Pune

    • Nagpur

    • Navi Mumbai

    • Thane

    • Nashik

    • Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar)

    • Solapur

    • Kolhapur

    • Amravati

    • Chandrapur

    • Yavatmal

    • Latur

    • Dhule

    • Ahmednagar

    • Jalgaon

    • Raigad

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    • Sangli

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    • Nanded

    • Akola

    • Buldhana

    Gujarat
    21 cities
    • Ahmedabad

    • Gandhinagar

    • Surat

    • Vadodara

    • Rajkot

    • Bhavnagar

    • Jamnagar

    • Mundra

    • Kutch

    • Vapi

    • Anand

    • Mehsana

    • Morbi

    • Surendranagar

    • Amreli

    • Bharuch

    • Navsari

    • Dahej

    • Alang

    • Dholera

    • Gandhidham

    Goa
    5 cities
    • Panaji

    • Vasco da Gama

    • Margao

    • Calangute

    • Mormugao

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