BACKHOE LOADERS

Product Comparison TRAINING

KUE Marketing - May 2005

KOMATSU

vs

VOLVO

Side-by-side feature comparison has been done with WB93R-5 and BL71 in KUE in April 2005
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KOMATSU WB93R-5
CONFIGURATION P-Shuttle T/M PPC joystick for loader Mechanical levers for backhoe Net power: 99,2 HP Std operating weight: 7.400 kg
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VOLVO BL71
CONFIGURATION P-Shuttle T/M PPC joystick for loader Mechanical levers for backhoe Net power: 90 HP Std operating weight: 7.680 kg

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Competitive scenario
8.500

KOMATSU vs VOLVO

Operating Weight [kg]

WB97S-2

8.000

BL61 WB91R-2

BL71

7.500

WB97R-5 WB93R-5

7.000 70,0

80,0

90,0

100,0

Net Power [HP]

110,0

KOMATSU

VOLVO

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Operator environment Cab

1.520 mm

Modern design and new styling Round glass surfaces Excellent visibility all around Wide doors for a better access Lower position of the cab: only 3 steps to enter Larger cab
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All flat glasses Doors have openable windows that reduce side visibility Smaller entrance doors Cab position is higher with 4 steps to enter: not an easy access

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1.450 mm

Operator environment Cab

Strong and protecting roof All the windows have a strong metallic frame for a better glass protection

Front and rear side windows are mounted without frame: higher possibility of damage

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Operator environment Front visibility

Excellent visibility to the front working area thanks to the sloping engine bonnet and exhaust gas pipe at cab side

Exhaust gas pipe and high engine bonnet reduce visibility to the front working area Loader is not very visible Less central visibility due to mono-link cylinder

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Operator environment Upper front visibility

1.220 mm

1.110 mm

Upper window gives a perfect visibility in high position for loading operations Loader is completely visible

No upper window available Loader is not completely visible

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Operator environment Cab interior

Lockable storage compartment Better finishing inside cab 8 all-around air vents standard

Poor finishing of panels and plastics Only 4 air vents standard

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Operator environment - Seat Sensor

Safe position sensor

N/A

The Safe Position seat sensor warns with an acoustic alarm the operator when the seat is out of the Loader position and the Fwd/Rev shifter is activated This application complies with the European Standard (EN 474-3)
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Not available

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Loader - Structure

Parallel linkage Divergent structure: better stability and less torsion

Mono cylinder linkage Possible problems of torsion Not popular in Europe

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Loader - Self levelling

Self-levelling when lifting and lowering (max angle 11), ideal with forks

NO self levelling system but advertised in the brochure

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Loader - Performances

Lifting capacity at max height: 3.900 kg Bucket breakout force: 6.500 kg (std bucket)
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Lifting capacity at max height: 3.150 kg Bucket breakout force: 5.450 kg (std bucket)

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Loader - Controls

PPC joystick standard (for the whole range) Multifunction joystick On top: open/close 4x1 bucket, de-clutch, differential lock Underneath: Speed-up, kick down (only with P-shift)
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PPC joystick standard Multifunction joystick On top: Fwd/Neutral/Rev selector, open/close 4x1 bucket Underneath: de-clutch

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Backhoe - Structure

New S-Shaped boom Excavator style Easier truck loading capacity

Slightly curved boom Telescopic arm looks weak

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Backhoe - Performances

Arm breakout force: 4.000 kg Bucket breakout force: 6.100 kg Lift capacity at full reach (SAE J31) standard: 1.550 kg with extended telesc.: 1.200 kg
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Arm breakout force: 3.980 kg Bucket breakout force: 6.010 kg Lift capacity at full reach (SAE J31) standard: 1.147 kg with extended telesc.: 938 kg

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Backhoe - Digging Depth

WB93R-5 Digging depth [SAE] standard: 4.540 mm with extended telesc.: 5.650 mm WB97R-5 Digging depth [SAE] standard: 4.840 mm with extended telesc.: 6.080 mm
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Digging depth [SAE] standard: 4.244 mm with extended telesc.: 5.314 mm Same for BL71 and BL61

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Backhoe - Controls

Mechanical levers are standard for WB93R-5 PPC joysticks as option Standard PPC controls for stabilisers

Mechanical levers PPC not available

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Backhoe - Bucket

1 Only 1 digging position: no customisation

2 digging positions: 1) close to bucket teeth: plinth digging (vertical digging) 2) far from bucket teeth: higher force and bucket rotating angle

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Backhoe - Stabilisers

The upper part of the stabiliser is protected by a rubber cap Stabilisers are adjustable from 2 sides

The upper part of the stabiliser is not covered: mud and dirt can enter Stabilisers are adjustable only from 1 side

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Performances - Productivity TEST

200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 180,6 155,2

m3 / hrs

101,3

97,3

WB93R-5 BL71

Productivity LOADER

Productivity B/H

Test conditions, according to KES (Komatsu Engineering Standard): LOADER: V-shape loading on a truck (2.850 mm height) BACKHOE: trench digging and dumping at 45 - 1.700 rpm
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Performances - Cycle time TEST

30 25

23,9 20,6

seconds

20 15

WB93R-5

11,8 9,8

BL71

10 5 0 Loader Backhoe

Test conditions, according to KES: LOADER: V-shape loading on a truck (2.850 mm height) BACKHOE: trench digging and dumping at 45 - 1.700 rpm
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Performances - Single movement times

5,0 4,5 4,0 3,5 3,0 2,5 2,0 1,5 1,0 0,5 0,0 4,4

Single times - Loader - Max rpm

4,2 3,0 2,2 1,6 1,9 1,9 1,5

WB93R-5 BL71

seconds

loader raising loader lowering

bucket rollback

bucket dumping

5,0 4,5 4,0 3,5 3,0 2,5 2,0 1,5 1,0 0,5 0,0

Single times - Backhoe - 1.700 rpm

4,2 3,5 2,7 2,5 2,0 3,7 3,9 3,0 2,9 2,3 2,3 2,3 3,2 3,4 3,2 3,2

seconds

WB93R-5 BL71

boom raising

boom lowerinig

arm digging

arm dumping

bucket closing

bucket opening

swing C.W.

swing C.C.W.

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Engine - Specifications

Displacement: 4,5 L Aspiration: Turbo Power: 99,2 HP (SAE) Max torque: 398 Nm at 1400 rpm Muffler with insulation material Stage 2

Displacement: 4 L Aspiration: Turbo Power: 90 HP (SAE) Max torque: 383 Nm at 1500 rpm Muffler without insulation material Stage 2

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Engine - Fuel consumption TEST

18 16 14 12 10,4 10,2 13,4 13,1

L / hr

10 8 6 4 2 0 B/H Loader

WB93R-5 BL71

Test conditions, according to KES: LOADER: V-shape loading on a truck (2.850 mm height) BACKHOE: trench digging and dumping at 45 - 1.700 rpm
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Transmission

Max speed: 40km/h Power Shuttle transmission 4-speed Gear lever is in a comfortable position, near the seat

Max speed: 38,5 km/h Power Shuttle transmission 4-speed Gear lever is far from the operator

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Front Axle

Oscillation: 20 (total) Double acting steering cylinder Remote grease fitting

Oscillation: 16 (total); the smallest value in the market, with JCB Double acting steering cylinders

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Rear Axle

100% electro-hydraulic differential lock, controlled by a switch on the PPC joystick

100% electro-hydraulic differential lock, controlled by a small pedal very close to brakes. It can be engaged accidentally

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Hydraulics - System

CLSS

CLSS

Komatsu CLSS (Closed Load Sensing System) : more power to the working equipment at any engine rpm LIFD (Load Independent Flow Divider): the system forces the oil to all circuits regardless the different load One valve for loader and backhoe
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Closed center, Load sensing LIFD inside One valve for loader and backhoe

Similar to Komatsu system

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Hydraulics - Pump

Variable displacement piston pump Flow: 165 l/min Pressure: 250 bar Hydraulic power: 92 Hp
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Variable displacement piston pump Flow: 160 l/min Pressure: 250 bar Hydraulic power: 89 Hp

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Hydraulics - Working modes

Power/Economy switch

N/A
Speed-Up switch

Backhoe Power: max hydraulic power available Economy: finishing works and fuel saving Loader Speed Up: increases speed of 15%
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No working modes available

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Serviceability - Accessibility

One piece fully tiltable bonnet There is a large knob to open the bonnet All checks and filters are well grouped and easy to reach Maintenance is possible also with the loader arm lowered
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One piece tiltable bonnet with internal insulation There is no handle to raise the bonnet Filters are on the right and checks on the left Engine is difficult to reach when loader arm is lowered

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Serviceability - Toolbox & Battery

Lockable compartment, on the side Wide toolbox, separate from the battery area Lockable in open position Interval for hydraulic oil replacement : 2000 hours
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Toolbox: smaller Battery is located on a sliding drawer under the toolbox

Interval for hydraulic oil replacement: 1000 hours

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Serviceability Fuel tank

Capacity: 150 liters Low position: easy to refill, also with poly-tanks Strainer is standard The top of the tank its a very wide step for cab entrance
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Capacity: 120 liters Higher position vs Komatsu Not wide feet space over the tank

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Serviceability - Radiator

1 radiator, with 3 separate sections side-by-side, aluminum type (T/M oil, engine water, hydraulic oil) Easy to clean Better structure and quality Radiator is mounted on 4 elastic supports

2 different radiators, one in front to the other Hydraulic oil radiator is tiltable: system used by Komatsu in the past More complicate to clean

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Best Selling Features vs VOLVO 1/2

LOADER, superior performances: Stronger loader structure, with less torsion +24% lifting capacity +19% bucket breakout force +16% productivity +16% faster cycle time self levelling BACKHOE, superior performances: +35% lifting capacity

+14% digging depth for WB97R-5; +8% for WB93R-5

+4% productivity +20% faster cycle time
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Best Selling Features vs VOLVO 2/2

Engine: +10% power and higher torque Better visibility (front and upper) Better styling, ergonomics and comfort of the cab Larger cab PPC servo-controls for backhoe are not available for Volvo Working modes for loader and backhoe (Speed-Up and Power & Economy). Not available for Volvo Fuel tank: +25% capacity and easy-to-refill Longer (double) hydraulic oil change interval

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Please consider this Training for use internal only to KOMATSU Sales Network.

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