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Komatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loader vs Komatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader

KomatsuKomatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loader
vs
KomatsuKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loader

How they compare

Headline specs vs. the whole Specialized

n = 43–58

Engine Power

▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader higher · +3 hp (+3%)
WB146-5 backhoe-loader92 hp
WB156-5 backhoe-loader95 hp
Median Specialized Tractor62 hp

WB146-5 backhoe-loader is in the 92nd percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 96th · 55 models

Engine Displacement

= Effectively tied
WB146-5 backhoe-loader275 ci
WB156-5 backhoe-loader275 ci
Median Specialized Tractor239 ci

WB146-5 backhoe-loader is in the 70th percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 70th · 56 models

Cylinders

= Effectively tied
WB146-5 backhoe-loader4
WB156-5 backhoe-loader4
Median Specialized Tractor4

WB146-5 backhoe-loader is in the 50th percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 50th · 58 models

Forward Gears

= Effectively tied
WB146-5 backhoe-loader4
WB156-5 backhoe-loader4
Median Specialized Tractor4

WB146-5 backhoe-loader is in the 50th percentile; WB156-5 backhoe-loader is in the 50th · 43 models

WB146-5 backhoe-loader (A)WB156-5 backhoe-loader (B)Median Specialized Tractor

Full comparison

Every spec, side by side

General Information

SpecKomatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loaderKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
ManufacturerKomatsuKomatsuSame
ModelWB146-5 backhoe-loaderWB156-5 backhoe-loader—
CategorySpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSpecialized, Backhoe LoaderSame

Engine

SpecKomatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loaderKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
ManufacturerKomatsuKomatsuSame
ModelS4D102LE-2S4D102LE-2Same
Power Output92hp95hp▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+3 hp · +3%
Rated RPM2,200RPM2,200RPMSame
Cylinders44Same
Displacement275ci275ciSame

Transmission

SpecKomatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loaderKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
TypeSynchronized with power shuttleNot recorded—

Dimensions & Weight

SpecKomatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loaderKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
Length293in295in▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+2 in · <1%
Width93in93inSame
Height148in116in▲ WB146-5 backhoe-loader+32 in · +28%
Operating Weight16,090lb16,530lb▲ WB156-5 backhoe-loader+440 lb · +3%

Hydraulics

SpecKomatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loaderKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
System TypeClosed center load sensingClosed-center load sensing—
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Chassis & Drive

SpecKomatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loaderKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
Chassis Type4x4 MFWD 4WD4x4 MFWD 4WDSame
Drive Type4WD4WDSame
Steering TypeHydrostatic powerHydrostatic powerSame

Electrical

SpecKomatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loaderKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
Starter TypeElectricElectricSame

Capacities

SpecKomatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loaderKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
Coolant3.7gal3.7galSame

Operator Station

SpecKomatsu WB146-5 backhoe-loaderKomatsu WB156-5 backhoe-loaderDifference
TypeCabNot recorded—

Category context

Both models against the field

Engine Power

median 62 hp
A · 92nd percentile (92 hp)B · 96th percentile (95 hp)

Engine Displacement

median 239 ci
A · 70th percentile (275 ci)B · 70th percentile (275 ci)

Cylinders

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Forward Gears

median 4
A · 50th percentile (4)B · 50th percentile (4)

Operating Weight

median 12,600 lb
A · 91st percentile (16,090 lb)B · 93rd percentile (16,530 lb)
A · WB146-5 backhoe-loaderB · WB156-5 backhoe-loaderMedian Specialized Tractor
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