Komatsu WA470 vs SANY SW940L

The Komatsu WA470 is the heavier machine, at 23.3 t against 14.6 t.

The Komatsu WA470 is ahead on: dumps higher, reaches higher, bigger bucket or body, lifts or carries more, more digging or pushing force, more hydraulic flow, bigger fuel tank. The SANY SW940L is ahead on: narrower to transport, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Komatsu WA470 and the SANY SW940L drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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Komatsu WA470
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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Komatsu WA470	SANY SW940L
Operating weight	23,295 kg	14,600 kg
Dump clearance at max liftHigher is better	3.185 m+18%	2.688 m
Hinge pin height (max lift)Higher is better	4.36 m+14%	3.837 m
Bucket capacityHigher is better	4.2 m³+83%	2.3 m³
Static tipping load (full turn)Higher is better	15,875 kg+85%	8,571 kg
Breakout forceHigher is better	192 kN+79%	107 kN
Pump flowHigher is better	260 L/min+18%	220 L/min
Fuel tankHigher is better	413 L+75%	236 L
Width over tyresLower is better	3.01 m	2.476 m+18%
Height to top of cabLower is better	3.5 m	3.36 m+4%

All specifications

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Differences only(84)

FigureKomatsu WA470 SANY SW940L

Dimensions

Overall length (bucket on ground)8.825 m7.843 mShipping length with bucket

Wheelbase3.45 m3 m

Height to top of cab3.5 mOverall height, ROPS cab3.36 m

Height to top of exhaust3.08 mOverall height, top of the stackNot published

Ground clearance0.525 m0.407 m

Hitch height1.24 mNot published

Tread width2.3 mNot published

Width over tyres3.01 m2.476 mOverall tyre width

Bucket width3.17 m2.545 m

Hinge pin height (max lift)4.36 mStandard boom (high-lift boom 4870 mm)3.837 m

Bucket pin height at carry0.585 mStandard boomNot published

Dump clearance at max lift3.185 m2.688 m

Reach at max lift1.235 m1.21 mAt 45° discharge

Overall height, bucket at max lift5.96 mNot published

Loader clearance circle diameter15.28 mNot published

Turning radius (centre of outside tyre)6.63 mNot published

Height to beaconNot published3.639 mGround to beacon

Rear axle to rear bumperNot published2.036 m

Front axle to articulation pivotNot published1.48 mCentre line of front axle to centre pivot

Overall length (without bucket)Not published6.48 mShipping length without attachment

Max dump heightNot published5.296 m

Digging depthNot published0.122 mLevel bucket

Clearance circle (outside of tyres)Not published5.389 m

Clearance circle (counterweight)Not published5.483 m

Max. circleNot published6.087 m

Counterweight widthNot published2.1 m

Roll back at max liftNot published62°

Dump angle at full liftNot published44°

Roll back at carry heightNot published46°

Roll back at groundNot published42°

Tail angle to rear wheelNot published28°

Max steering angleNot published40°

Weight

Operating weight23,295 kg14,600 kg

Operating weight range23 205 – 24 955 kgNot published

Engine

Engine modelKomatsu SAA6D125E-5Cummins B6.7

EmissionsU.S. EPA Tier 2 / EU Stage 2 equivalentEPA Final Tier 4 / EU Stage V

Cylinders66

Displacement11 L6.7 L

Gross power204 kW (273 HP)SAE J1995 @ 2,000 rpmNot published

Net power203 kW (272 HP)Not published

Engine powerNot published129 kW (173 hp)

Max torqueNot published1,120 Nm

Performance

Bucket capacity4.2 m³2.3 m³

Bucket capacity range3.6 – 5.2 m³Not published

Static tipping load (full turn)15,875 kg8,571 kg

Breakout force192 kN107 kN

Top speed36.2 km/h25 mph (forward 4th); reverse 3rd 17 mphFlyer prints speeds in mph only

Static tipping load (straight)Not published10,145 kg

Rated payloadNot published4.2 t

Raise timeNot published5.4 s

Lower (float down) timeNot published3.2 s

Dump timeNot published1.6 s

Total hydraulic cycle timeNot published10.2 s

Hydraulics

Pump flow260 L/minLoader control piston pump at rated rpm220 L/minMax flow

Max pressure343 bar250 bar

Steering pump flow195 L/minAt rated rpm; relief 24.5 MPaNot published

Articulation angleNot published40°Each direction (+/- 40)

Transmission

TransmissionFull-powershift, countershaft type; 3-element torque converter; 4F/4RZF 4WG190 countershaft powershift; automatic, manual and kick-down shift modes; 4 forward / 3 reverse

Forward 17.6 km/hNot published

Forward 213.1 km/hNot published

Forward 322.9 km/hNot published

Forward 436.2 km/hNot published

Reverse 17.9 km/hNot published

Reverse 213.5 km/hNot published

Reverse 323.6 km/hNot published

Reverse 437.3 km/hNot published

Tyres

Tyres26.5R25 (L-3)20.5R25 L3 radial

Service capacities

Fuel tank413 LSpecified capacity236 L

Cooling system61 L31 L

Engine oil38 L15 L

Hydraulic system, with tank173 LNot published

Torque converter and transmission65 LNot published

Axle, front60 LNot published

Axle, rear56 LNot published

Differentials and final drives, frontNot published35 L

Differentials and final drives, rearNot published35 L

Hydraulic tankNot published110 L

DEF/AdBlue tankNot published22 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filter500 hoursNot published

Fuel pre-filter500 hoursNot published

Fuel main filter1,000 hoursNot published

Transmission oil and filter1,000 hoursAlso clean the strainerNot published

Hydraulic oil and filter2,000 hoursNot published

Axle oil2,000 hoursNot published

Coolant4,000 hoursNot published

Sources: Komatsu WA470-6R brochure CEN00309-04 (Komatsu Middle East, en-ae) · SANY SW940L Stage V flyer (4 pages, version 2025-12-30), SANY Group global site

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Komatsu WA470SANY SW940LSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Komatsu WA470 vs SANY SW940L: questions

Which is bigger, the Komatsu WA470 or SANY SW940L?

By operating weight the Komatsu WA470 is the biggest at 23.3 t, then the SANY SW940L at 14.6 t.

Which has the bigger bucket, the Komatsu WA470 or SANY SW940L?

The Komatsu WA470: Komatsu WA470 4.2 m³, SANY SW940L 2.3 m³ (bucket capacity), a 83% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Komatsu WA470 or SANY SW940L?

The Komatsu WA470: Komatsu WA470 15,875 kg, SANY SW940L 8,571 kg (static tipping load (full turn)), a 85% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Komatsu WA470 or SANY SW940L?

The Komatsu WA470: Komatsu WA470 413 L, SANY SW940L 236 L (fuel tank), a 75% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Komatsu WA470 or SANY SW940L?

The SANY SW940L: Komatsu WA470 3.01 m, SANY SW940L 2.476 m (width over tyres), a 18% 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?

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