Compare/Ford 7500 vs Komatsu WB146-5

Ford 7500 vs Komatsu WB146-5

Verdict: Ford 7500 vs Komatsu WB146-5

The Ford 7500 and the Komatsu WB146-5 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Ford 7500 leads on rated power with 93 hp against 92 hp. Komatsu WB146-5 is the lighter machine (7,298 kg vs 7,529 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Komatsu WB146-5 is the newer design (2006 vs 1973). In short: choose the Ford 7500 for outright pulling power, or the Komatsu WB146-5 if a tighter budget and lighter footprint matter more. Compare the full spec tables below before booking a demo.

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Fit & specs

Ford

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Komatsu

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

93 hp

92 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

FordReference

KomatsuReference

With 16.9-28 rear tires.Reference

liquid-cooledReference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

Engine

69.4 kWReference

65.6 kWReference

Displacement

4.2 LReference

4.5 LReference

Bore/Stroke

112 x 107 mmReference

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Power

69.4 kWReference

65.6 kWReference

Air cleaner

dryReference

Compression

16.5:1Reference

18:1Reference

Rated RPM

2100Reference

2200Reference

Torque

329.5 NmReference

406.8 NmReference

Torque RPM

1700Reference

1500Reference

Oil capacity

26.5 LReference

28.0 LReference

Coolant capacity

18.0 LReference

14.0 LReference

Engine (gross)

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68.6 kWReference

Power (gross)

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68.6 kWReference

Starter

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electricReference

Starter volts

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12Reference

Starter power

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3.2 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

3 forward and reverseReference

4 forward and 3 reverseReference

Capacities

Fuel

94.6 LReference

149.9 LReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

162.8 LReference

96.9 LReference

Capacity

162.8 LReference

96.9 LReference

Total flow

168.1 lpmReference

165.0 lpmReference

Type

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full powershift with power shuttleReference

Pressure

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245.0 barReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

226 cmReference

218 cmReference

Weight

7529 kgReference

7298 kgReference

Front tire

11.00-16Reference

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Rear tire

16.9-28Reference

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Industrial front

14-17.5Reference

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Industrial rear

18.4-28Reference

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Length

762 cmReference

744 cmReference

Width

215 cmReference

236 cmReference

Height

271 cmReference

375 cmReference

Shipping weight

7529 kgReference

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Max weight

9525 kgReference

17641 kgReference

Ground clearance

35 cmReference

43 cmReference

Height (cab)

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294 cmReference

Operating weight

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7298 kgReference

Backhoe

Backhoe type

BackhoeReference

Komatsu BackhoeReference

Speeds

Variants

WB146PS-5

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powershift transmissionReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

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174 to 218 inchesReference

Dump angle

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114 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

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alternatorReference

Charging amps

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95Reference

Battery CCA

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860Reference

Battery volts

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12Reference

Battery AH

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100Reference

Attachment overview

Komatsu Backhoe

Digging depth

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441 cmReference

Digging depth (extended stick)

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553 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

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436 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth (extended stick)

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548 cmReference

Reach from pivot

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574 cmReference

Reach from pivot (extended stick)

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675 cmReference

Loading height

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368 cmReference

Loading height (retracted stick)

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365 cmReference

Loading height (extended stick)

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436 cmReference

Bucket force

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6125 kgReference

Dipperstick force

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4005 kgReference

Fit score weighs budget, operation size, crop match and data confidence against the details above. It’s guidance, not advice — always confirm with a dealer demo.