Machinery ·Komatsu ·Wheel Loader
Komatsu WA420
The Komatsu WA420 is a wheel loader built by Komatsu. Most units reaching the used market were built around 1998. It is known in the North American used market. About 93% of units have an enclosed cab, 70% of those with air conditioning. Units are highly standardised (consistency score 88). Typical hours at resale: over 10,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Size class | 200-300 hp |
| Built around | 1998 |
| Used-market presence | known |
| Hours at resale | over 10,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 93% of units |
| Air conditioning | 70% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 88 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Cab | EROPS w AC 65% EROPS 28% OROPS 7% |
|---|---|
| Hydraulics | 2 Valve 88% Auxiliary 8% Base + 1 Function 2% Standard 2% |
| Differential | Standard 100% |
| Steering | Conventional 100% |
Other Komatsu WA420 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu WA420-1 | 200-300 hp | 1994 | known | 98% |
| Komatsu WA420-3 | 200-300 hp | 1998 | known | — |
| Komatsu WA4203MC | 200-300 hp | 2000 | rare | — |
| Komatsu WA420-3H | 200-300 hp | 2001 | rare | — |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 980C | Caterpillar | 200-300 hp | 1984 | very common | 94% |
| Caterpillar 980B | Caterpillar | 200-300 hp | 1974 | very common | 84% |
| Caterpillar 966FII | Caterpillar | 200-300 hp | 1995 | very common | 94% |
| Caterpillar 980G | Caterpillar | 200-300 hp | 1998 | common | 98% |
| Caterpillar 966E | Caterpillar | 200-300 hp | 1989 | common | 91% |
| Caterpillar 980F | Caterpillar | 200-300 hp | 1993 | common | 98% |
| Caterpillar 966F | Caterpillar | 200-300 hp | 1992 | common | 90% |
| Caterpillar 966G | Caterpillar | 200-300 hp | 2000 | common | 97% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.