Cat 980 vs Komatsu WA470
The Cat 980 is the heavier machine, at 30.3 t against 23.3 t, and the Cat 980 has more power (282 kW against 203 kW).
The Cat 980 is ahead on: more power, dumps higher, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank, faster. The Komatsu WA470 is ahead on: narrower to transport, lower to transport.
Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Cat 980 and the Komatsu WA470 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.
At a glance
Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.
| Figure | Cat 980 | Komatsu WA470 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 30,344 kg | 23,295 kg |
| Gross powerHigher is better | 303 kW+49% | 204 kW |
| Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better | 3.287 m+3% | 3.185 m |
| Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better | 4.554 m+4% | 4.36 m |
| Bucket capacityHigher is better | 5.4 m³+29% | 4.2 m³ |
| Static tipping load (full turn)Higher is better | 19,706 kg+24% | 15,875 kg |
| Breakout forceHigher is better | 227 kN+18% | 192 kN |
| Pump flowHigher is better | 449 L/min+73% | 260 L/min |
| Fuel tankHigher is better | 426 L+3% | 413 L |
| Top speedHigher is better | 39.5 km/h+9% | 36.2 km/h |
| Width over tyresLower is better | 3.24 m | 3.01 m+7% |
| Height to top of cabLower is better | 3.829 m | 3.5 m+9% |
All specifications
Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.
Dimensions
Weight
Engine
Performance
Hydraulics
Transmission
Tyres
Service capacities
Service intervals
Sources: Cat 980 Wheel Loader Technical Specifications AEXQ3162-00 (3-2021), Tier 3-equivalent · Komatsu WA470-6R brochure CEN00309-04 (Komatsu Middle East, en-ae)
Drawn to scale
Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.
Cat 980 vs Komatsu WA470: questions
Which is bigger, the Cat 980 or Komatsu WA470?
By operating weight the Cat 980 is the biggest at 30.3 t, then the Komatsu WA470 at 23.3 t.
Which has more power, the Cat 980 or Komatsu WA470?
The Cat 980: Cat 980 303 kW (406 hp), Komatsu WA470 204 kW (273 HP) (gross power), a 49% difference.
Which has the bigger bucket, the Cat 980 or Komatsu WA470?
The Cat 980: Cat 980 5.4 m³, Komatsu WA470 4.2 m³ (bucket capacity), a 29% difference.
Which lifts or carries more, the Cat 980 or Komatsu WA470?
The Cat 980: Cat 980 19,706 kg, Komatsu WA470 15,875 kg (static tipping load (full turn)), a 24% difference.
Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Cat 980 or Komatsu WA470?
The Cat 980: Cat 980 426 L, Komatsu WA470 413 L (fuel tank), a 3% difference.
Which is narrower to transport, the Cat 980 or Komatsu WA470?
The Komatsu WA470: Cat 980 3.24 m, Komatsu WA470 3.01 m (width over tyres), a 7% difference.
Where do these figures come from?
Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.
Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?
Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.
