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 WA900-3
Wheel Loader
 Class/Sizes

Greater than 500 hp less than 1,000 hp

 WA900 World Population
Total 54 Units

32
7
3

2
10
 KMS World Loader Population
WA800’s, WA900’s & WA1200’s
Total 401 Units

34
21
161 102

10 12 61
 Market WA800 & WA900’s

 Over 160 working in North and

South America
 Over 390 working worldwide
 5.9 million operating hours
 Market N.A.
WA800/900
Final Deliveries

 1997 12.8%
 1998 12.6%
 1999 19.0%
 2000 26.0%
 2001 17.0%
 WA900-3 Specification

Operating weight 226,810 lb (102 880

kg)
Bucket capacity 17.0 yd3 (13.0 m3)
Horsepower 853 hp (637 kW)
Development Aims

Improved Production

 Larger capacity bucket

– 17.0 yd3 (13.0 m3)
standard boom

– 15.0 yd3 (11.5 m3)

high lift boom

 Hourly production
increase 20 ~ 25% over
the WA800-2
 Major Target
Customers

 Customers who own

85 U.S. ton class
dump trucks and
need to increase
production.
Customers who
expect production
of approximate
1600 U.S. ton/hour
(820 bcy). Average
over 30,000 hours

 Customers who plan to own 150 U.S. ton class

dump trucks for their business
 Features of WA900-3
(vs WA800-3)
Increased Bucket Capacity Hydraulic Steering Increased Engine
[14.4 yd3 (11.0 m3) to 17.0 yd3 (13.0 m3)] System Horsepower
808 hp (603 kW) to
Bucket Cylinder Strengthened 853 hp (637 kW)

Strengthened Strengthened Strengthened Increased Tire Ply Rating

Boom Front Frame Rear Frame (46PR to 58PR)
Remarks
 Powertrain units are interchangeable except engine (increased
horsepower)
 Hydraulic units are interchangeable except bucket cylinder
 Steering system has been changed from follow-up linkage type to
orbital type on both WA800-3 and WA900-3
 Improved Production

WA900-3
WA900-3
WA800-3
17.0 yd3
(13.0 m3)

WA800-3
14.4 yd3
(11.0 m3)

+ 9.1” (+ 230 mm)

{Edge}
 Powerful Engine

 WA900-3 has been equipped with powerful

Komatsu SAA12V140ZE-2 engine with 853
hp (637 kW)

 A larger capacity bucket is used, the

increase of the engine horsepower keeps
the same hydraulic cycle time
 Strengthened
Front Frame
Thickness of upper frame side plate increased
Thickness of boom pivot Thickness of boom pivot
gusset increased back plate increased

Gusset
added

Upper hinge
gusset
added
Thickness of
axle pad gusset
increased

Thickness of axle pad increased Reinforcement plate

added on boom
cylinder pivot
 Strengthened
Rear Frame

Reinforcement plate for side plate added

 Strengthened Boom
WA900-3
WA800-3

WA800-3 WA900-3

• Cross-sectional strength between boom pivot and

boom cylinder has been increased
• Position of boom cylinder pivot has
been relocated
 Strengthened Bucket
Cylinder
Cylinder head

Diameter
increased

Bolts for fixing added Thickness increased

Strengthened cylinder head

• Thickness and outer diameter of cylinder head has
been increased, and two bolts
have been added
Powertrain
 Engine

Make and model Komatsu SAA12V140ZE-2

Fuel Diesel
Number of cylinders 12
Operating cycle 4 cycle
Flywheel power 853 hp (637 kW) @ 2000
rpm
Komatsu SAA12V140ZE-2
Advantage

 Electronically
controlled fuel system
 Bosch type fuel
injection system
 Swirl intake valves
 Individual cylinder
heads
 Cast iron pistons
 High idle selection
device
 Komatsu SAA12V140ZE-2
Engine
(Compared to Original Engine)

 1082 hp (807 kW) maximum

rating
 500 hr. oil change interval
 Same base engine as
WA900-3 and HD785-5
 Pre-lube starter is standard
Automatic cold start aid - grid heater
Built in Seymour, Indiana by Cummins-Komatsu Eng..
Co.
 Fuel Consumption

35
WA900-3
30 30.9
28.3
25
Gal./Hr.

20 22.2
20.3
15 14.8 16.4
10
5
0
Low Medium High

Source: Komatsu Specifications and Application

Handbook Edition 20
 Fuel Consumption

35
WA900-3
30 117
107
25
Liters/Gal.

20 84
77
15 56 62
10
5
0
Low Medium High

Source: Komatsu Specifications and Application

Handbook Edition 20
Torque Converter

 Three element
 Single stage
 Single phase
 Simple and reliable
 Transmission
 F3-R3 planetary,
field proven powershift
transmission

 Maximum speed is
17.4 mph (28.0 km/h)
forward, 17.6 mph
(28.3 km/h) reverse

 Electran (electrically controlled) transmission

 Kickdown switch
 Hold switch
 Finger tip controls
 Automatic transmission ASA option
 Travel Speeds

Forward Reverse
1st 4.3 mph (7.0 km/h) 4.4 mph (7.1 km/h)
2nd 7.6 mph (12.3 km/h) 7.7 mph (12.4
km/h)
 Transmission
Benefits

 Long, dependable
service life

 Modulation
eliminates shocks
for increased
comfort

 Compact size
 Easily serviced and diagnosed with quick
pressure checks
 Komatsu Axle Shafts

 Four wheel drive

system

 Full floating
designed so axle
housing can carry
the machine weight

 Heavy duty construction

 Axle shafts can be removed without removing the
wheels and planetary gears. Lowers maintenance
costs and service time.
 Komatsu Rear
Axle Shaft

 Oscillates 11
degrees
either way while
traveling to increase
stability

 Increases operator
comfort, better
traction, and higher
productivity
 Service Brakes

 Hydraulically-actuated, wet, multiple-disc

brakes actuate all four wheels

 Left & right brake pedal offers normal

braking or neutralizes transmission when
cutoff switch is activated

 Designed for easy accessibility

 Excellent durability
 14,000-18,000 hours of service
 Parking Brake

 Dry disc type, spring applied,

hydraulically released on the
front axle pinion shaft

 Automatically actuated when

hydraulic pressure goes below
rated psi value

 Electronically controlled
transmission will not engage
when parking brake is activated
 Powertrain Benefits

 100 percent Komatsu

designed and built
components for a
perfect match

 Optimal performance
and economy

 Excellent service life for a reduced costs

 Enhanced accessibility to components for easy
servicing
 Component Life

Engine 12,000-14,000 hr
Transmission 12,000-14,000 hr
Differential 12,000-14,000
hr
Brakes 14,000-18,000 hr
Final drive 12,000-14,000
hr
Hydraulic pumps 11,000-13,000
Actual, component life may vary depending
hr conditions.
on job site

Hydraulic cylinders 11,000-13,000 hr

Frame and Body
 Rear Frame

 Option ready
 Box-shaped structure
 Solid piece main rails
 High strength and
outstanding durability

 Castings in the rear

axle mount area

 Frame is bushed to
keep repair costs
down

 30,000 hours plus

frame life
 Front Frame

 Option ready
 Four plate loader
tower ensures highest
durability

 Castings are used at

the bucket cylinder
pivot, cylinder
mounts, lift arm
mounting boss, lift
cylinder mounting
boss and axle mount

 30,000 hours plus

frame life
 Z-Bar Loader
Linkage

 High breakout force

 Excellent front visibility
 Fewer grease points
 Minimum shock loading
 Castings in the loader
linkage lift arms and
torque tube area
 Articulation

 Wide frame hinge plate

spacing securely
anchors front and rear
frame

 Joined by two hardened

steel pins which ride in
a double Timken roller
bearing that has a bushing for easy servicing

 Double tapered roller bearings top and bottom

guaranteeing long service life
Hydraulics System
 Hydraulics

Loader Pump
Hydraulic
Cylinder
Control Valve

Switch Pump
Demand Valve

Steering Pump
Steering
Cylinder
Control Valve
Dual Speed
Hydraulics

Fast

Slow
 Dual Hydraulic Speed
During Breakout - Need Pressure Not Flow
Loader Pump
Control Valve Loader

Switch Pump

When Raising the Boom - Need Flow Not Pressure

Loader Pump
Control Valve Loader

Switch Pump
Cutoff Valve
 WA900-3 Pumps

 Two variable displacement pumps for loader

control

 Two variable displacement pumps for switch

 Two fixed displacement pumps for steering
 One gear pump for proportional pressure
control
 WA900-3 Steering

 Center pivot frame articulation

 Orbital steering system
 Full hydraulic, power assisted
steering

 Turning radius of 36’4” (11 065 mm)

 Steering Demand Valve (SDV) allows
for smooth steering at all rpm ranges
Hydraulic System
Benefits

 All pumps work

together to give
you 30-35 sec
cycle time
depending on
application
 Hydraulic Improvements

New Main Control Valve

Test show 4 times life.
Increased peak pressure by 34%
No boom spool bore erosion.
New Main relief Valve
Same type as our excavators.
 Hydraulic Improvements
Increase Pump Life
 Improve factory Cleanliness
Apply same process for flushing,and air
bleeding as Japan Factories
 Sealed Parts Storage of Hydraulic Components
 Redesigned for a Remote Breather
 Hybrid filter for return oil
 Raise oil level above the pumps over dash 2
machines.
Cab
Cab

 Low noise level

 Superior visibility
 75 dB(A)
 49% glass
 Main & maintenance
monitors

 PPC controls
 Walk through cab
Walk Through Cab
 Cab Features

 Viscous dampening
mounts that have rubber
over silicone oil to reduce
vibration and noise

 Acoustically insulated
 49% of cab is glass for
greater visibility

 Adjustable suspension
seat

 Tilt steering
 Sliding windows
 Seat

 KAB 555
Heavy Duty
Cloth Seat
 Fully
adjustable
 Convenient
adjustable
armrests
 Easy
access to
PPC
controls
and
joystick
 Electronically Controlled
Transmission Levers

 Operator can make fast,

uninterrupted direction and
speed changes without
removing left hand from
steering wheel
 Adjustable length shift
 levers for different size hands and gloves
 Directional and speed range modulation
 1.3 lb (.59 kg) of force to shift levers

Or...
 Electronically Controlled
Transmission Levers

 Shift down the kick-

down switch
 Shift up with the
hold button
 Pedals

 Accelerator pedal
 Two brake pedals
 Left and right pedals offer normal braking and
neutralizes when the cut-off switch is activated
Steering

 Steering wheel
comes standard
even with stick
steer. Steering
wheel has priority at
all times.
 Horn button in the
center of the
steering wheel
 Tilt steering column
 Boom & Bucket
Controls

 Low effort short

stroke
 Bucket lever
– Effort 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
– Stroke 2.8” (70 mm)
 Boom lever
– Effort 5.5 lb (2.5 kg)
– Stroke 2.4” (60 mm)
 Komatsu Kickdown
Switch

 Provides faster cycle times

and reduced operator effort
 Depressing the kickdown
switch on the boom control
shifts transmission from
2nd to 1st when penetrating
pile
 Once bucket is loaded and
the machine is shifted to
reverse the machine is
automatically in second
gear again
 Transmission
Up Shift

Depress the hold

button when in
manual mode and
transmission will up
shift
 PPC Controls

 Proportional Pressure
Control Valve (PPC)
– Reduced operator effort
– Superior fine control
– You get a one to one
relationship between
lever movement and
cylinder force
• Much more
controllable than a
pilot operated system
 Main Monitor

Press both, displays failure

Ground Driven
and action codes up to 9 events,
steering monitor Engine preheat
over 1000 hours. Frontpilot
& rearlamp
lights
Centralized checking lamp

Auto grease system

Centralized warning lamps
Transmission cut off pilot lamp
Low idle switch
Transmission
manual selection
 Maintenance Monitor
Joystick steering
on/off switch Engine coolant temperature gauge
Fuel gauge Converter temperature gauge

Air cleaner pilot lamps

Service meter

Window
Controls
Engine coolant level lamp
Engine oil level lampCharge monitor
Transmission filter pilot lamp
Brake oil pressure lamp
Engine oil pressure lamp
Boom and Bucket
Boom and Bucket
 Z-Bar Loader Linkage

 Maximum rigidity
 Fast cycle times
 Superior breakout
force without loosing
visibility

 Efficient use of
hydraulic power

– Use the large surface

area of the cylinder for breakout force

 Surface area x pressure = mechanical force

 Bucket/ Special
Configurations

 17.0 yd3 (13.0 m3)

spade nose rock
bucket available for
standard boom
configuration

 15.0 yd3 (11.5 m3)

high lift arrangement
provides a 17’6”
(5330 mm) vertical dump clearance

 A variety of teeth and lips available for different

mining conditions
 Bucket Specifications

 Hi-tensile strength steel

 Integral rock guards

 Bucket bottom protected

by replaceable wear
plates

 Bucket corner teeth

increases penetrating
force/minimizing bucket wear

 Sealed loader linkage Pins

 Rap-out loader linkage design enables shock dumping

 Rebuildable for long bucket life

 Bucket Features

Feature
•Long flat floor
•37 degree angled back sheet to
lip
•Angled reinforced side
sheets .75” (19 mm) thick
Benefit
•Adds to the fill factor of the bucket
•Easy loading with increased
bucket fill factor
•Better penetration into the pile
increased bucket fill factor
 Bucket Features

Feature Benefit
• Heavy box structure boom to • Protects the integrity of the bucket
bucket hinge area providing long life heavy duty
area
 Bucket Features

Feature Benefit
 Tire shields both sides (Komatsu Protects the tires from rock cuts
exclusive)
 Bucket Features
Feature Benefit
 Thick lip 3” (70 mm) WA900-3 and • Ties the bucket together for long
WA800-3 life while protecting the integrity
 One piece back sheet 1” (25 mm) • Adds rigidity and strength
thick

Hensley BladeSaver® II Lip Systems

KVX GET also available
 Bucket Pins

 6000 hour pin life when

properly greased

 Each pin has two

internal double lip
seals and cord ring
seals to keep dirt out
and grease in

 7.1” (180 mm) pin diameter

 Tires
45/65-45-58PR (L5)
Walk Around Guide
 Front

Spade nose
rock bucket

WA900-3 17.0 yd3 (13.0 m3) standard

boom
 WA900-3
Center Hinge Area
 Brake accumulators (inside cabinet) Left Side
 Brake reservoir & sight gauge (high
& low) - Note: all hyd. brakes
 Engine expansion tank (high & low
sight gauge)
 Engine shutdown switch, ground
level
 Hyd. pressure check, ground level
 Safety bar w/step & hand support rail
 Tool box
 Transmission fill tube
 Transmission filters (inside cabinet)
 Transmission sight gauge
 Left Side Back

• Three fluid drains

• Engine oil, radiator
fluid, and torque
converter cooler
fluid
• Engine compartment
• Corrosion resistant
canisters for the coolant
(2)
• Oil fill and dipstick
• Engine lube filters (4)
• Air conditioner
compressor
• Light switch for rear step light
• Rear boarding ladder
 Right Side

Center Hinge Area

Hydraulic reservoir and site gauge
Remote-mounted hydraulic tank breather
Hydraulic Tank
Breather
 Right Side Back

Back of Machine
• Batteries: 4 total, 2 left & 2
right forward of the CWT
• Fuel sight gauge & cutoff
valve
• Fuel tank
• Port for optional quick fuel
fill
• Engine compartment
Engine bypass filter (2)
Fuel filters (2)
Fuel strainer
 Top

Behind the Cab Service Platform

• Air cleaner extensions
• Air filter indicator is now on the service
monitor (light comes on when restricted
• Beneath floor plate
-- Transmission
-- Transmission control valve
• Quick disconnects to
easily and quickly check
pressures
• Right behind the cab
-- Cab air filter
-- 2 dual element air filters and windshield
washer reservoirs (behind the lift up
doors)
• Right side
-- Fill port for hydraulic reservoir, hydraulic
breathers and hydraulic filters
• Left side
--Fill port for brake oil
-- Radiator fill port for expansion tank
 Standard Equipment

•Additional Work Lights: Total of 6F, 4R, 2S ,

1R step w/ Timer
•100 amp Alternator
•Radio AM/FM with Cassette Stereo
•Ground Level Engine Shutdown
• Air Cleaner Extensions
•High Pressure filters
•Lincoln Automatic Lubrication system
 New 90 LB. Reservoir

Special coupling for Eight mounting bolts

easy maintenance

Enhanced low level Weld nuts

Thick rubber seal

14 gauge steel wall

Aircraft cable connects

low level to follower plate

Wiper on follower plate Large 3/4” NPT

fill inlet

Stop bolts on
follower plate Tube to center
Thick mounting ring with twice of reservoir
as many mounting holes
 Optional Equipment

•High lift boom Arrangement 17’11” Dump Clearance (5455 mm)

•Automatic Transmission
•Wiggins Fast Fuel Fill
•Hensley or KVX GET Options
•Variety of Buckets and Edges for Different Applications
 Right Sizing

Rated Load & Bucket Weight = Total Machine Load

 WA900-3

Right Sizing

Bucket Rated Total

Machine
Weight + Load = Load

Std. Boom 25,770 lb. + 51,590 lb. = 78,760 lb.

(11 690 kg) + (23 400 kg) = (34 090 kg)
HL Boom 24,160 lb. + 45,640 lb. = 69,800 lb.
(10 960 kg) + (20 700 kg) = (31 660 kg)
Production
 Production Estimate

KOMATSU MINING SYSTEMS, INC.

PRODUCT ION EST IMAT E

CUSTOMER EXAMPLE
APPLICATION MINING
WHEEL LOADER TYPE WA-900-3
BUCKET CAPACITY cu. yd. 17.0
MATERIAL WEIGHT (LOOSE) … SWELL 30% lbs./cy. 3,000
FILL FACTOR % 96%
LOAD PER BUCKET st 24.48
TRUCK CAPACITY st 100
CYCLES PER TRUCK 4
LOAD PER TRUCK st 97.92
LOADER CYCLE TIME sec. 33.0
SPOTTING TIME (less
( lessone
oneshovel
bucket
cycle)
cycle) 50 sec. 17
LOADING TIME PER TRUCK sec. 149
TRUCKS PER HOUR 24.16
THEORETICAL MAXIMUM PRODUCTION st 2,366
EXPECTED PRODUCTION
IN A 50 MIN. HOUR: 83% st 1,972
AT AN AVAILABLITY OF: 90% st 1,774
AT AN UTILIZATION OF: 90% st 1,597
(COMBINED FACTORS) lcy 1,065
(COMBINED FACTORS) bcy 819
We have provided you with this production estimate to assist you in your evaluation of our
wheel loader. The calculations are based upon information you have supplied us. This
estimate is based on our engineering and field experience. Actual production may differ based
on the conditions encountered at the site.
 Production Estimate

KOMATSU MINING SYSTEMS, INC.

PRODUCT ION EST IMAT E

CUSTOMER EXAMPLE
APPLICATION MINING
WHEEL LOADER TYPE WA-900-3 HL
BUCKET CAPACITY cu. yd. 15.0
MATERIAL WEIGHT (LOOSE) … SWELL 30% lbs./cy. 3,000
FILL FACTOR % 96%
LOAD PER BUCKET st 21.60
TRUCK CAPACITY st 150
CYCLES PER TRUCK 7
LOAD PER TRUCK st 151.20
LOADER CYCLE TIME sec. 35.0
SPOTTING TIME (less
( lessone
oneshovel
bucket
cycle)
cycle) 50 sec. 15
LOADING TIME PER TRUCK sec. 260
TRUCKS PER HOUR 13.85
THEORETICAL MAXIMUM PRODUCTION st 2,094
EXPECTED PRODUCTION
IN A 50 MIN. HOUR: 83% st 1,745
AT AN AVAILABLITY OF: 90% st 1,570
AT AN UTILIZATION OF: 90% st 1,413
(COMBINED FACTORS) lcy 942
(COMBINED FACTORS) bcy 725
We have provided you with this production estimate to assist you in your evaluation of our
wheel loader. The calculations are based upon information you have supplied us. This
estimate is based on our engineering and field experience. Actual production may differ based
on the conditions encountered at the site.
The WA900-3 Will...

 4 pass a 100
ton truck

 7 pass a 150
ton truck

 Better match
than the
992G
 Truck Matching

Truck Line-up
Loader HD785-5 HD1500-5 730E 830E 930E
85 ton 100 ton 150 ton 200 ton 240 ton 320 ton
WA800-3
STD 14.4 yd3 4 5 -- -- -- --
HL 13.1 yd3 -- -- 8 -- -- --

WA900-3
STD 17.0 yd3 -- 4 -- -- -- --
HL 15.0 yd3 -- -- 7

WA1200-3
STD 26.0 yd3 -- -- 4 5 6 --
HL 23.5 yd3 -- -- -- -- 7 9
Parts Support
RIPLEY, TN.
Competition
 “G” is Having Its

Problems!
 The “G” is Having
its Problems

1. Complaints of instability
2. Electrical & software problems
 Complaints of the 992G
Being Unstable

 The G is 1’ taller & 4” narrower

 900 - 14% Straight tip advantage
 900 - 16% Full turn tip advantage
 The “G” is Having
its Problems

1. Electrical & software problems

2. Complaints of unstability
3. Censors continuing to go bad & give erroneous
readings
4. Boom oil pins continue
 The “G” is Having
its Problems

1. Electrical & software

problems
2. Complaints of unstability
3. Censors continuing to go
bad & give erroneous
readings
4. Boom oil pins continue to
leak
5. Bucket leveler constant
problem
 The “G” is Having
its Problems

1. Electrical & software problems

2. Complaints of unstability
3. Censors continuing to go bad & give
erroneous readings
4. Boom oil pins continue to leak
5. Bucket leveler constant problem
6. Multi cracks on the bucket
7. Boom cylinder failures
8. Same customer broke boom @ 5500 hrs and
center pen @ 6000 hrs
 Wheel Base

 992D - 15’10”
 992G - 19’4”
 Lengthened by 3’6”
 WA800/900 17’11”
 The “G” is Having
its Problems

1. Electrical & software problems

2. Complaints of unstability
3. Censors continuing to go bad & give
erroneous readings
4. Boom oil pins continue to leak
5. Bucket leveler constant problem
6. Multi cracks on the bucket
7. Boom cylinder failures
8. Same customer broke boom @ 5500 hrs and
center pen @ 6000 hrs
9. Technology has passed the mine mechanics
ability to work on the 992G
 Bucket Loading
Efficiency Comparison
WA900-3 % Difference Cat 992G
Dump Clearance 15' 6" (4715 mm) + 2% 15' 3" (4636 mm)
Reach 8' 0" (2450 mm) + 6% 7' 7" (2303 mm)
Spade Nose 3 3 15.0-16.0 yd3
17.0 yd (13 m ) + 13 + 6%
Bucket Capacity (11.5-12.3 m3)
Operating Weight 226,810 lb. (102 880 kg) + 9% 207,519 lb. (94 113 kg)
Flywheel
853 hp (636 kW) + 8% 791 hp (590 kW)
Horsepower
Breakout Force 149,700 lb. (665 kN) + 3% 144,846 lb. (644 kN)
Full Turn Tip 128,310 lb. (58 200 kg) + 15% 112,027 lb. (50 806 kg)
Straight Tip 145,815 lb. (66 140 kg) + 14% 128,177 lb. (58 130 kg)
Max. Tractive
132,275 lb. (60 000 kg) + 13% 116,600 lb. (52 898 kg)
Effort

Bucket capacity is determined by material density.

 Bucket Loading
Efficiency Comparison
WA900-3 HL % Difference Cat 992G HL
Dump Clearance 17' 6" (5330 mm) + 1% 17' 3" (5256 mm)
Reach 7' 4" (2230 mm) - 3% 7' 6" (2299 mm)
Spade Nose 15.0-16.0 yd3 15.0-16.0 yd3
Same
Bucket Capacity (11.5-12.3 m3) (11.5-12.3 m3)
Operating Weight 227,760 lb. (103 310 kg) + 6% 215,085 lb. (97 544 kg)
Flywheel
853 hp (636 kW) + 8% 791 hp (590 kW)
Horsepower
Breakout Force 158,070 lb. (703 kN) + 10% 143,303 lb. (637 kN)
Full Turn Tip 121,320 lb. (55 030 kg) + 13% 107,602 lb. (48 799 kg)
Straight Tip 137,880 lb. (62 540 kg) + 11% 124,433 lb. (56 432 kg)
Max. Tractive
132,275 lb. (60 000 kg) + 13% 116,600 lb. (52 898 kg)
Effort

Bucket capacity is determined by material density.

 Fuel Consumption

35 32.9
992G 30.1
30 30.9
WA900-3 28.3
25 21.6
23.6
20 22.2
20.3
g/hr

15.7 17.5
15 14.8 16.4
10
5
0
Low Medium High
Source: - Komatsu Specifications and Application
Handbook Edition 20
- Cat Brake Specific Fuel Curve
 Cat Advertises
800 Horsepower

 The truth is, 791 hp (590 kW) per SAE J1349

the industry standard

 Between the 992D and G Cat started using a

method of horsepower only used by them

 Ironically this puts them in a better position

DON’T LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT
One Piece Cast
Steel Boom

 Less weight
 Excavator type design
 Strong design for straight
loading
 Side loading/uneven
loading applies large
forces to bucket pin and
front frame pin causing
pin leakage
 The bucket is weaker
because of a narrower
hinge area. Same bucket
design as the “D” model
 One Piece Cast
Steel Boom

Casting defects
are made easily
and quality is
Boom Structure
difficult to
A Lift cylinder pin joint
B Boom link pin joint maintain
C Bucket pin joint
D Box-section casting
E Non-engine-end frame pin joint
 One Piece Cast
Steel Boom

 Porosity is a problem with this size casting

 Quality is necessity in this design
 All defects will show up in time
 The cost to weld, repair, or replace is
much higher than a conventional boom
assembly
 Single Bucket Cylinder
and Linkage

 Non efficient inline

linkage

 The cylinder retracts

when the bucket is
tilted (when breakout
force is required)

 The efficiency is lower

and it takes a larger
cylinder to achieve the same breakout force
 In Conclusion
We Have Cat
Surrounded

Bucket Capacity Dump

Clearance
WA800-3 14.4 yd3 15’6” 17’11”
Cat 992G 15-16 yd3 15’3” 17’3”
WA900-3 17 yd3 15’6” 17’6”