Compare/Komatsu WB142-5 vs White 4-80-17

Komatsu WB142-5 vs White 4-80-17

Verdict: Komatsu WB142-5 vs White 4-80-17

The Komatsu WB142-5 and the White 4-80-17 are both backhoe loaders — here is how they stack up on the figures that matter. Both are rated at the same 80 hp. Komatsu WB142-5 is the lighter machine (6,583 kg vs 7,892 kg), which helps on soft ground and transport, while the heavier model carries more ballast for traction-limited draft work. Komatsu WB142-5 is the newer design (2007 vs 1973). Use the full side-by-side spec tables below to weigh the details against your own operation, and confirm with a dealer demo.

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Fit & specs

Komatsu

Fit score

Best match

Clear

White

Fit score

Best match

Clear

Rated power

80 hp

Confidence

40%

Guide price

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Overview

Manufacturer

KomatsuReference

WhiteReference

liquid-cooledReference

With 16.9x28 rear tires.Reference

Steering

hydrostatic powerReference

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Engine

Engine (gross)

59.7 kWReference

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Engine

56.7 kWReference

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Displacement

4.5 LReference

4.6 LReference

Power

56.7 kWReference

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Power (gross)

59.7 kWReference

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Air cleaner

dry with double elementsReference

dryReference

Compression

18:1Reference

16:1Reference

Rated RPM

2200Reference

Torque

299.7 NmReference

290.2 NmReference

Torque RPM

1300Reference

1400Reference

Starter

electricReference

Starter volts

12Reference

Starter power

3.0 kWReference

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Oil capacity

18.2 LReference

10.4 LReference

Coolant capacity

14.0 LReference

18.9 LReference

Fuel tank

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94.6 LReference

Engine (net)

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59.7 kWReference

Bore/Stroke

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98 x 102 mmReference

Power (net)

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59.7 kWReference

Transmission

Gears

4 forward and reverseReference

6 forward and reverseReference

Clutch

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wet discReference

Capacities

Fuel

120.0 LReference

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PTO & Hydraulics

Hydraulic system

97.3 LReference

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Type

closed centerReference

power shuttleReference

Capacity

97.3 LReference

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Pressure

207.0 barReference

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Total flow

140.0 lpmReference

177.9 lpmReference

Drawbar

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open centerReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase

218 cmReference

Weight

6583 kgReference

7892 kgReference

Length

706 cmReference

807 cmReference

Width

218 cmReference

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Height

365 cmReference

242 cmReference

Height (ROPS)

284 cmReference

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Operating weight

6583 kgReference

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Max weight

14625 kgReference

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Ground clearance

38 cmReference

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Front tire

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15-19.5Reference

Rear tire

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16.9-28Reference

Industrial front

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15-19.5Reference

Industrial rear

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16.9-28Reference

Height (exhaust)

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251 cmReference

Height (backhoe)

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417 cmReference

Front tread

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177 cmReference

Rear tread

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181 cmReference

Max front axle

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5942 kgReference

Max rear axle

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6804 kgReference

Backhoe & Loader

Dig depth

431 cmReference

518 cmReference

Dump angle

114 cmReference

Electrical

Charging system

alternatorReference

Charging amps

95Reference

32Reference

Battery CCA

860Reference

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Battery volts

12Reference

Battery AH

100Reference

168Reference

Ground

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negativeReference

Attachment overview

Komatsu Backhoe

Backhoe type

Komatsu BackhoeReference

White 17 BackhoeReference

Digging depth

431 cmReference

518 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth

426 cmReference

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Reach from pivot

558 cmReference

655 cmReference

Loading height

360 cmReference

444 cmReference

Bucket force

5148 kgReference

6032 kgReference

Dipperstick force

3479 kgReference

3084 kgReference

Variants

2-80-17

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2WDReference

4-80-17

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4WDReference

White 17 Backhoe

Transport height

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417 cmReference

Swing Arc

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180°Reference

Speeds

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.