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MARKETING NEWS
WA500-7 vs. 980K Competitive Testing V-Cycle
Loading Application

This Marketing News will highlight the results of the WA500-7 testing versus the Caterpillar
980K. The WA500-7 is well positioned to compete with the other machines in its size class. The
following summarizes the productivity and fuel consumption test results versus the CAT 980K.


Machine Configuration


Cperat|ng We|ght kg |bs 34730 76,611 31913 70,360
Lng|ne
Lm|ss|ons 1|er
D|sp|acement L |n
3
13.24 930 12.3 763
kW n 263 3S3 274 367
1ransm|ss|on
8ucket Capac|ty m
3
yd
3
3.6 7.3 3.7 7.S
8ucket W|dth mm |n 3400 13S 3447 136
Work Lqu|p. Contro|s
Steer|ng 1ype
Max NL1 ower ] kM
8M 1600 1900
komatsu
WAS00-7
Caterp|||ar
980k
--
--
1ler 4 lnLerlm 1ler 4 lnLerlm
C13 ACL81 SAA6u140
Un|t
1|re S|ze --
-- Lockup 1C
xPA2 29.3823 xPA2 29.3823
Mlchelln Mlchelln
Lockup 1C
-- 2 lever 2 lever
-- Wheel & !SS !SS








June 3, 2013
KMN2013025


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Test Overview

Fuel Consumption and Production

The WA500-7 was found to use less fuel in both V-Cycle and Load and Carry applications
than the CAT 980K. However, due to CATs bucket shape and quick acceleration, the 980K
was able to achieve higher production values than the WA500-7. Overall fuel efficiency was
equal between the two machines.

Regeneration

The WA500-7 uses mainly passive regeneration with no impact to performance. Active
regeneration happens automatically and does not interfere with machine operation.
The CAT 980K has a slightly different T4 interim solution than Komatsu. The C13
ACERT engine uses the CAT Regeneration System which uses a flame to achieve
regeneration. The CAT system is automatic, like the Komatsu.
Refer to Marketing News KMN2012003 Face Off 2012 Tier 4 Engine Review for
additional regeneration information.


Testing Parameter Definitions and Descriptions


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V-Cycle Loading



Test Details
Machines were tested under similar conditions while V-Shape loading. The same material,
set up and distances were used. Fuel consumption was measured and material was
weighed during each test. Both machines were tested in both E and P-Modes.

The CAT 980K consumes up to 8% more fuel than the WA500-7.

V-Shape Loading E-MODE
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gallons / hr 13.9 13.0
raLlo 1.00 1.08
Lons / hr 1443 1312
raLlo 1.00 1.03
Lons / gal 103.7 100.8
raLlo 1.00 0.97
23"4'5%676%8 CA1 980k moves 3 more maLerlal
9':; =>>656:?58 WA300-7 ls 3 more efflclenL
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9':; ("?&'#C%6"? CA1 980k burns 8 more fuel


V-Shape Loading P-MODE
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gallons / hr 13.0 13.6
raLlo 1.00 1.04
Lons / hr 1310 1372
raLlo 1.00 1.04
Lons / gal 100.6 100.6
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The WA500-7 optimizes fuel consumption with Komatsu Smart Loader Logic (KSLL)
giving it better fuel consumption than the 980K.
The 980K has faster travel speed settings and quicker acceleration (overall and in each
gear).
The CAT bucket is designed to optimize productivity with less spillage.
The quick cycle time and optimized bucket means that the 980K has superior productivity
than the WA500-7.
Overall fuel efficiency is nearly the same on both machines.



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Case Study Fuel Savings

The WA500-7 employs KSLL to automatically reduce fuel consumption when torque is not
needed.

V-Shape Loading E-MODE
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8 hours per day, assumes 80% utilization
2000 Hours per year, $4 per gallon fuel cost


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2000 Hours per year, $4 per gallon fuel cost



While operating in E-Mode, the WA500-7 consumes 13.9 gallons for the 980Ks 15.0
gallons. While this may not seem like a significant difference, over the course of a year, this
can result in $8,800 difference in fuel cost.

Likewise, a $4,800 savings can be found while operating in P-Mode. The WA500-7 in E-
Mode can save over $13,000 a year when compared to the 980K operating in P-Mode.










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compared to E-Mode
8% difference compared
to E-Mode

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Additional Comparisons

komatsu CA1
WAS00-7 980k
Cab
new roomy cab, auLo A/C & PeaL. lull slze
secondary exlL. Lasy to access, |ow effort
sw|tches. Aux lnpuL and (2) 12v ouLleLs
AuLo A/C & heaL. lnsLrumenL panel on 8P A-
plllar wlLh many swlLches and buLLons. Aux
lnpuL and (3) 12v ouLleLs.
Steer|ng Steer|ng whee| and Ioy St|ck !oy SLlck only
Seat
Alr suspenslon, heaLed, ad[usLable dampener
suspenslon, ad[usLable arm resLs
Alr suspenslon, heaLed, ad[usLable dampener
suspenslon
Mach|ne Mon|tor
ane|
7" LCD co|or, Lab sLyle w/ easy Lo scroll
Lhrough menus. Lrgonomlc poslLlon.
Mono-color same as 1ler 3 wlLh analog needle
gauges. navlgaLlon ls noL easy Lo undersLand
kear V|ew Camera
SLandard, clear lmage, can be always on or on
only when ln reverse
SLandard, not a cr|sp, h|gh qua||ty |mage.
kear V|ew Camera
Mon|tor
SeparaLe from machlne monlLor. Lrgonomlc
poslLlon on 8P slde of machlne monlLor
SeparaLe from machlne monlLor. Mounted
h|gh on kn A-p|||ar. MusL look up Lo see
V|s|b|||ty
Cood vlslblllLy Lo fronL, sldes, rear and fronL
Llres.
oor rear v|s|b|||ty due Lo hlgh hood and
exhausL sLack


Demo Tips and Takeaways

Below is a quick guide for demo tips. For a complete guide, reference the Komatsu
Marketing News KMN2013012 New Dash 7 Midsize Wheel Loader Demo Tips.

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Conclusions

CAT has increased the torque on the 980K compared to the 980H resulting in good
acceleration.
This combined with good work equipment speed and fast steering speed results in
better productivity than the WA500-7.
The 980K is offered only with joy-stick steering.
o While smooth and efficient response at low speeds, it was found to be overly
sensitive at high speeds.
Overall fuel consumption of the WA500-7 is better than the 980K.
o However, fuel efficiency is about equal between the two machines.
The WA500-7 has superior creature comforts.
o The WA500-7 is more comfortable and quiet than the 980K while inside the
cab.
o The 980K is extremely loud outside.
o The WA500-7 has a better rear view camera and monitor with greater
resolution.
The 980K had a feeling of imbalance when moving heavy loads. This is due to a
greater load on the front axle from our weight study.
Komatsu offers both a steering wheel and joy stick steering (JSS) to allow for
flexibility in different applications.










This information has been gathered to provide data on the performance of KOMATSU and competitive
machines under actual job conditions. Every effort was made to ensure reliable results. However, because
of the many variables peculiar to each job (including material characteristics, operator efficiency, labor and
other costs, haul road conditions, and altitude), neither KOMATSU LTD., nor any of its subsidiaries or
distributors can or does warrant expressly or implicitly that Komatsu or competitive equipment referred to
will achieve the performance or incur the costs indicated under other, though similar, circumstances.

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