Comparison · Wheel loader
Caterpillar 972 vs Komatsu WA600-8
The Komatsu WA600-8 is about 127% heavier than the Caterpillar 972 (56,451 vs 24,883 kg), which usually means more stability and lifting capacity but higher transport weight.
The Komatsu WA600-8 has about 65% more engine power (394 kW (528 hp) vs 239 kW (321 hp)).
Beyond the numbers, compare local dealer support, parts availability and resale value for Caterpillar and Komatsu in your region: over the life of a machine they often matter more than small specification differences.
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| Operating weight | 24,883 kg (54,900 lb) | 56,451 kg (124,500 lb) |
| Engine power | 239 kW (321 hp) | 394 kW (528 hp) |
| Net power (ISO 9249) | 239 kW (321 hp) at 1,600 rpm | — |
| Breakout force | 196 kN (44,072 lbf) | — |
| Static tipping load, full 37° turn | 16,293 kg (35,919 lb); 17,500 kg without tyre deflection | — |
| Max. travel speed | 39.4 km/h (24.5 mph) | — |
| Hydraulic cycle time (total) | 10.7 s | — |
| Engine model | Cat C9.3B | — |
| Gross power (SAE J1995) | 256 kW (343 hp) | — |
| Net torque | 1,784 N·m (1,316 lbf·ft) at 1,200 rpm | — |
| Emissions | US EPA Tier 4 Final / EU Stage V | — |
| Hinge pin height at max. lift | 4.44 m (14 ft 7 in) | — |
| Overall length without bucket | 7.75 m (25 ft 5 in) | — |
| Height to top of ROPS | 3.61 m (11 ft 10 in) | — |
| Fuel tank | 303 L (80.1 US gal) | — |
| DEF tank | 26 L (6.9 US gal) | — |
| Hydraulic tank | 114 L (30.1 US gal) | — |
| Net power | — | 394 kW (529 hp) at 1,800 rpm |
| Bucket capacity | — | 6.4–7.8 m³ (8.4–10.2 yd³) |
| Engine | — | Komatsu SAA6D170E-7 |
| Hinge pin height | — | ≈5.66 m (18 ft 7 in) |
| WA600-8 LC | — | Load-and-carry version, ≈57.5 t |
| WA600-8 log loader | — | ≈62.2 t |
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| Full 972 review | Full WA600-8 review |
Specifications are typical figures for standard configurations and may be measured differently by each manufacturer (for example net vs gross power). Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer. Build another comparison.