Komatsu WB97 S-2

Features

• Comfort and operational simplicity. With a KOMATSU backhoe loader work is simple and above all pleasant.
  
• Engine
  
  The WB97S-2 uses a KOMATSU 97.8 HP turbocharged engine. The high displacement of this engine (4.4 l) guarantees extensive reserve torque and power and above all exceptional reliability.
  
• Transmission
  
  The WB97S-2 is fitted with “Full Power Shift” transmission, which guarantees permanent traction of the wheels, even during gear changes, and makes it possible to reach a maximum speed of 40 km/h. The semiautomatic, electronically-controlled gear selection system is operated using a knob, in a manner that is simple and intuitive for the operator.
  
• Axles and Brakes
  
  The sturdiness and efficiency of the transmission are further enhanced by the adoption of “Heavy-Duty” axles and limited-slip differential on both axles. Maximum operating safety is also guaranteed by the excellent braking system, featuring multiple-disk service brakes in oil bath with independent circuits activated by two separate pedals.
  
• Four-wheel steering
  
  The hydrostatic power steering with “Load Sensing” device and priority valve ensures a smooth and precise drive. The new KOMATSU system offers 3 different steering modes:
  
  • two-wheel steering
  • four-wheel steering (all wheel steering) for agile and fast operations
  • crab steering for access to confined areas
  
• Hydraulic System
  
  The KOMATSU backhoe loaders are equipped with the consolidated “Syncro System” hydraulic system. The heart of the system is the variable flow-rate pump that feeds the exclusive CLSS ( Closed Load Sensing System). This system ensures that only the power strictly necessary is delivered and used, as well as guaranteeing high operating efficiency in all conditions.
  
• Cab
  
  No backhoe loader can rival its visibility: maximum window area, front windscreen extension at the top, less bulky and better positioned uprights, a steeply inclined front hood free of all obstacles. The ergonomic layout of the controls in the cab allows the operator to comfortably manage all the machine's functions. Ample space ensures optimum comfort inside the cab; the new air-conditioning system, available upon request, provides the ideal temperature in all weather conditions, thus guaranteeing maximum comfort for the operator.
  
• Backhoe
  
  Thanks to the sturdiness of the structure and the effectiveness of the hydraulic system, the backhoe provides significant tearout and digging force. The functional geometry ensures excellent dumping height and digging depth, while at the same time guaranteeing minimum encumbrance on the road and perfect visibility of the work area. Performance and sturdiness combined with extreme versatility, enhanced by the availability of the telescopic arm or the device to dig beyond the wheel outline, as well as the combination of the two.