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Komatsu WA600-6R VS Cat 988K Wheel Loader

Komatsu WA600-6R
  • Engine
    Komatsu 530 HP
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    Bucket
    6.4 – 7.0 m³
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    Weight
    52900 Kg
  • Fwd. Speed
    33.8 km/h
  • dumping height loader
    Dump Height
    3995 mm
  • tipping load
    Tripping Load
    28500 kg
Price Available Soon*
Large (>30 Ton)
Cat 988K
  • Engine
    Cat 580 HP
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    Bucket
    4.7-13 m³
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    Weight
    51062 kg
  • Fwd. Speed
    34.7 km/h
  • dumping height loader
    Dump Height
    3595 mm
  • tipping load
    Tripping Load
    24980 kg
Price Available Soon*
Large (>30 Ton)

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Key Highlights Komatsu WA600-6RCat 988K
Komatsu WA600-6R VS Cat 988K Wheel Loader
Komatsu WA600-6R Wheel Loader Price
Komatsu WA600-6R
Price Available Soon
Cat 988K Wheel Loader Price
Cat 988K
Price Available Soon
Particulars Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Overview Summary

Comparing the Cat 988K and Komatsu WA600-6R wheel loaders reveals subtle distinctions in engine power, emission standards, transmission, and utility. The Cat 988K focuses on heavy-duty material handling with its greater engine torque and multitude of capacities, while the Komatsu WA600-6R is tailored for mining with a slightly higher speed and larger hydraulic system.

Cat 988K

Pros:
  • Higher engine power of 580 HP for greater work efficiency
  • 4-stroke, turbocharged and aftercooled Cat C18 ACERT™ engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards
  • Exclusive Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission enhances drivetrain efficiency
  • Impressive maximum torque of 2852 Nm at lower rpms for strong pushing power
  • Comprehensive safety with oil-cooled, multi-disc service brakes compliant with ISO 3450:2011
  • Has a larger bucket capacity range of 4.7-13 m³, providing versatile options for material handling
  • Heavier operating weight may result in increased stability during heavy operations
Cons:
  • Slightly lower top speed in reverse compared to the Komatsu WA600-6R
  • Engine displacement is less than Komatsu's offering which may impact engine durability and life span
  • Lacks clear specification on width over tyres and turning radius, which could be deciding factors in maneuverability

Komatsu WA600-6R

Pros:
  • Features a Komatsu SAA6D170E-5 engine which complies with EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA standards
  • Slightly higher top forward and reverse speeds, which might offer better maneuverability and cycle times
  • Includes a double-acting, piston-type pump which can deliver optimized pump flow control
  • Hydraulically actuated, wet disc service, and parking brakes provide reliable stopping and holding capabilities
  • Larger fuel and hydraulic system capacities than the Cat 988K, possibly ensuring longer operational periods between refills
  • Greater dumping height and max hinge pin height potentially allows for dumping over higher edges
Cons:
  • Lower engine power of 530 HP might affect heavy-duty material handling efficiency
  • The omission of key specifications such as payload, maximum torque, and turning radius, which are essential for full comparison
  • Older engine emission standards could pose limitations in increasingly stringent regulatory environments

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

The optimal choice between the Cat 988K and Komatsu WA600-6R will hinge on the specifics of the intended application. If the focus is on emission compliance and better maneuverability, the Komatsu WA600-6R could be more suitable. However, if you prioritize higher torque, versatile bucket capacity, and enhanced brake safety, the Cat 988K may be the preferable option.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Brand L&T Komatsu Caterpillar
Type Large (>30 Ton) Large (>30 Ton)
Ex-Showroom Price Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
Engine Komatsu 530 HP Cat 580 HP
Bucket 6.4 – 7.0 m³ 4.7-13 m³
Weight 52900 Kg 51062 kg
Max. Forward Speed 33.8 km/h 34.7 km/h
Dump Height 3995 mm 3595 mm
Tripping Load 28500 kg 24980 kg
Quick Overview:

Designed for heavy-duty tasks, the Komatsu WA600-6R Wheel Loader excels in India’s mining and quarrying operations.

With superior load capacity, the Cat 988K Wheel Loader is ideal for India’s heavy-duty material handling requirements.
Overview Summary

Comparing the Cat 988K and Komatsu WA600-6R wheel loaders reveals subtle distinctions in engine power, emission standards, transmission, and utility. The Cat 988K focuses on heavy-duty material handling with its greater engine torque and multitude of capacities, while the Komatsu WA600-6R is tailored for mining with a slightly higher speed and larger hydraulic system.

Cat 988K

Pros:
  • Higher engine power of 580 HP for greater work efficiency
  • 4-stroke, turbocharged and aftercooled Cat C18 ACERT™ engine meets U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV emission standards
  • Exclusive Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission enhances drivetrain efficiency
  • Impressive maximum torque of 2852 Nm at lower rpms for strong pushing power
  • Comprehensive safety with oil-cooled, multi-disc service brakes compliant with ISO 3450:2011
  • Has a larger bucket capacity range of 4.7-13 m³, providing versatile options for material handling
  • Heavier operating weight may result in increased stability during heavy operations
Cons:
  • Slightly lower top speed in reverse compared to the Komatsu WA600-6R
  • Engine displacement is less than Komatsu's offering which may impact engine durability and life span
  • Lacks clear specification on width over tyres and turning radius, which could be deciding factors in maneuverability

Komatsu WA600-6R

Pros:
  • Features a Komatsu SAA6D170E-5 engine which complies with EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA standards
  • Slightly higher top forward and reverse speeds, which might offer better maneuverability and cycle times
  • Includes a double-acting, piston-type pump which can deliver optimized pump flow control
  • Hydraulically actuated, wet disc service, and parking brakes provide reliable stopping and holding capabilities
  • Larger fuel and hydraulic system capacities than the Cat 988K, possibly ensuring longer operational periods between refills
  • Greater dumping height and max hinge pin height potentially allows for dumping over higher edges
Cons:
  • Lower engine power of 530 HP might affect heavy-duty material handling efficiency
  • The omission of key specifications such as payload, maximum torque, and turning radius, which are essential for full comparison
  • Older engine emission standards could pose limitations in increasingly stringent regulatory environments

Pros:
Cons:

Closing Recommendation

The optimal choice between the Cat 988K and Komatsu WA600-6R will hinge on the specifics of the intended application. If the focus is on emission compliance and better maneuverability, the Komatsu WA600-6R could be more suitable. However, if you prioritize higher torque, versatile bucket capacity, and enhanced brake safety, the Cat 988K may be the preferable option.

Price, Technical Specifications & Features

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Brand
L&T Komatsu Caterpillar
Type
Large (>30 Ton) Large (>30 Ton)
Ex-Showroom Price
Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
Engine
Komatsu 530 HP Cat 580 HP
Bucket
6.4 – 7.0 m³ 4.7-13 m³
Weight
52900 Kg 51062 kg
Fwd. Speed
33.8 km/h 34.7 km/h
Dump Height
3995 mm 3595 mm
Tripping Load
28500 kg 24980 kg
Quick Overview:

Designed for heavy-duty tasks, the Komatsu WA600-6R Wheel Loader excels in India’s mining and quarrying operations.

With superior load capacity, the Cat 988K Wheel Loader is ideal for India’s heavy-duty material handling requirements.

Key Highlights

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Engine Make Komatsu SAA6D170E-5 Cat® C18 ACERT™
Max Torque NA 2852 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Fuel Tank 718 L 712 L
Hydraulic System 239 + 239 L/min 580 L/min
Min. Ground Clearance 525 mm 568 mm
Payload NA 11300 kg
Steering Angle ±43° ±43°
Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Wheelbase 4500 mm 4550 mm
Tyres 35/65-33 35/65-R33 tire
Max. Breakout Force 387 kN 371 kN
Overall Length 11985 mm 12204 mm
Warranty 1 Yr. / 3000 hr. 1 Year
AC Cabin Standard Standard
GPS Standard Standard

Key Highlights

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Engine Make
Komatsu SAA6D170E-5 Cat® C18 ACERT™
Max Torque
NA 2852 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Fuel Tank
718 L 712 L
Hydraulic System
239 + 239 L/min 580 L/min
Min. Ground Clearance
525 mm 568 mm
Payload
NA 11300 kg
Steering Angle
±43° ±43°
Drive Type
4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Wheelbase
4500 mm 4550 mm
Tyres
35/65-33 35/65-R33 tire
Max. Breakout Force
387 kN 371 kN
Overall Length
11985 mm 12204 mm
Warranty
1 Yr. / 3000 hr. 1 Year
AC Cabin
Standard Standard
GPS
Standard Standard

Specifications

Engine

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Engine Make Komatsu SAA6D170E-5 Cat® C18 ACERT™
Engine Type Water-cooled; 4-cycle 4-stroke; turbocharged; inline 6-cylinder diesel engine
Aspiration Turbocharged & aftercooled Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Emission EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
Max Torque NA 2852 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Max Power 530 HP (396 kW) @ 1800 rpm 580 HP (432 kW) @ 1700 rpm
Piston Displacement 23.15 L 18.1 L
No Of Cylinders 6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
Battery 2 x 12V / 200 Ah 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA
Alternator 24V / 90A 24V / 150A

Power Train

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Transmission Full-Powershift & Contershaft Type Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission
Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Torque Converter 3-element; single-stage; double-phase Single-stage Impeller Clutch Torque Converter (ICTC) with Lock-Up Clutch (LUC)

Brakes

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Service Hydraulically actuated; wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels Oil-cooled; multi-disc brakes compliant with ISO 3450:2011 standards
Parking Wet disc brake Electro-hydraulic parking brake

Steering System

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Type Articulated Type - Full-Hydraulic Power Steering Pilot-operated - load-sensing hydraulic steering
Steering-Angle ±43° ±43°

Axles And Final Drive

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Front Axle Fixed - full-floating Fixed
Rear Axle Center-pin support & semi-floating Trunnion
Oscillating Angle ±13° ±13°

Speed

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Max. Forward Speed 33.8 km/h 34.7 km/h
Max. Reverse Speed 37.0 km/h 23.2 km/h

Hydraulic System

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
System Type Closed-Center - Load-Sensing System closed-center , Load-sensing
Pump Type Double-acting - Piston type Variable Displacement Piston
Maximum Pump Flow 239 + 239 L/min 580 L/min
System Pressure 343 bar 328 bar

Special Refill Capacities

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Fuel Tank 718 L 712 L
Hydraulic System 443 L 240 L
Engine Oil 86 L 60 L
Cooling System 147 L 120 L
Rear Axle Oil 155 L 186 L
Front Axle Oil 155 L 186 L
Hydraulic Tank NA 240 L
Transmission Oil 83 L 120 L
Def Tank NA 33 L

Dimensions

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Overall Length With Bucket 11985 mm 12204 mm
Wheel Base 4500 mm 4550 mm
Height Over Cab 4460 mm 4187 mm
Height Over Exhaust NA 4498 mm
Min Grond Clearance 525 mm 568 mm
Width Over Tyres 3540 mm NA
Wheel Tread 2650 mm NA
Tyre Size 35/65-33 35/65-R33 tire

Performance

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Bucket Capacity 6.4 – 7.0 m³ 4.7-13 m³
Bucket Width 3685 mm 4020 mm
Payload NA 11300 kg
Tipping Load Straight 34200 kg 31785 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn 28500 kg 24980 kg
Max. Breakout Force 387 kN 371 kN
Operating Weight 52700 - 52900 Kg 51062 kg
Max Dump Angle 45° 51°
Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height NA NA
Bucket Roll Back At Carry NA NA
Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level NA NA
Dumping Height, Fully Raised 3995 mm 3595 mm
Dumping Reach, Fully Raised 1800 mm 1944 mm
Max. Hinge Pin Height 5885 mm 5479 mm
Max. Digging Depth 130 mm 204 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres NA NA
Turning Radius Over Bucket NA NA

Specifications

Engine

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Engine Make
Komatsu SAA6D170E-5 Cat® C18 ACERT™
Engine Type
Water-cooled; 4-cycle 4-stroke; turbocharged; inline 6-cylinder diesel engine
Aspiration
Turbocharged & aftercooled Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Emission
EPA Tier 3 and EU Stage IIIA U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final/EU Stage IV
Max Torque
NA 2852 Nm @ 1200 rpm
Max Power
530 HP (396 kW) @ 1800 rpm 580 HP (432 kW) @ 1700 rpm
Piston Displacement
23.15 L 18.1 L
No Of Cylinders
6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
Battery
2 x 12V / 200 Ah 2 x 12V / 1400 CCA
Alternator
24V / 90A 24V / 150A

Power Train

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Transmission
Full-Powershift & Contershaft Type Cat Planetary Power Shift Transmission
Drive Type
4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
Torque Converter
3-element; single-stage; double-phase Single-stage Impeller Clutch Torque Converter (ICTC) with Lock-Up Clutch (LUC)

Brakes

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Service
Hydraulically actuated; wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels Oil-cooled; multi-disc brakes compliant with ISO 3450:2011 standards
Parking
Wet disc brake Electro-hydraulic parking brake

Steering System

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Type
Articulated Type - Full-Hydraulic Power Steering Pilot-operated - load-sensing hydraulic steering
Steering-Angle
±43° ±43°

Speed

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Max. Forward Speed
33.8 km/h 34.7 km/h
Max. Reverse Speed
37.0 km/h 23.2 km/h

Axles And Final Drive

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Front Axle
Fixed - full-floating Fixed
Rear Axle
Center-pin support & semi-floating Trunnion
Oscillating Angle
±13° ±13°

Hydraulics System

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
System Type
Closed-Center - Load-Sensing System closed-center , Load-sensing
Pump Type
Double-acting - Piston type Variable Displacement Piston
Maximum Pump Flow
239 + 239 L/min 580 L/min
System Pressure
343 bar 328 bar

Tyres

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Size
Not Available Not Available

Special Refill Cpacities

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Fuel Tank
718 L 712 L
Hydraulic System
443 L 240 L
Engine Oil
86 L 60 L
Cooling System
147 L 120 L
Rear Axle Oil
155 L 186 L
Front Axle Oil
155 L 186 L
Hydraulic Tank
NA 240 L
Transmission Oil
83 L 120 L
Def Tank
NA 33 L

Dimensions

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Overall Length With Bucket
11985 mm 12204 mm
Wheel Base
4500 mm 4550 mm
Height Over Cab
4460 mm 4187 mm
Height Over Exhaust
NA 4498 mm
Min Grond Clearance
525 mm 568 mm
Width Over Tyres
3540 mm NA
Wheel Tread
2650 mm NA
Tyre Size
35/65-33 35/65-R33 tire

Performance

Komatsu WA600-6R Cat 988K
Bucket Capacity
6.4 – 7.0 m³ 4.7-13 m³
Bucket Width
3685 mm 4020 mm
Payload
NA 11300 kg
Tipping Load Straight
34200 kg 31785 kg
Tipping Load Full Turn
28500 kg 24980 kg
Max. Breakout Force
387 kN 371 kN
Operating Weight
52700 - 52900 Kg 51062 kg
Max Dump Angle
45° 51°
Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height
NA NA
Bucket Roll Back At Carry
NA NA
Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level
NA NA
Dumping Height, Fully Raised
3995 mm 3595 mm
Dumping Reach, Fully Raised
1800 mm 1944 mm
Max. Hinge Pin Height
5885 mm 5479 mm
Max. Digging Depth
130 mm 204 mm
Turning Radius Over Tyres
NA NA
Turning Radius Over Bucket
NA NA

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