Compact, powerful and versatile
Vilvoorde, April 2025 — Komatsu is introducing the new WA170M-11 wheel loader, expanding its wheel loader series in the 9-10 tonne operating weight range. This new model, developed and produced in Hannover, Germany, will be shown for the first time to a wider audience at Bauma 2025.
With an operating weight of around 10 tonnes, the WA170M-11 is a versatile machine capable of handling a wide range of jobs, from demanding tasks as a multi-role loader, to performing typical earthmoving work.
Product manager Michael Wadsack explains: “We are proud to add this completely new designed machine to our wheel loader product line up. It has been developed in close collaboration with customers and distributors based on their needs. The new WA170M-11 features a powerful 96kW Stage V diesel engine and is designed for comfort, durability, and ease of maintenance. With its compact dimensions it facilitates quick and easy transport. Furthermore, a wide range of factory-installed options allows for customisation to suit almost any application.”
Easy to transport and compact dimensions
Transport quickly to the next job site without the need for a special trailer and work there in despite tight spaces. With a low machine height of just 3m, transport on standard loaders with a loading height of up to 4m is possible. The length of 6.5m also allows transport on trucks and use in narrow construction sites.
Powerful
Equipped with a 4-cylinder Komatsu diesel engine with 96kW, the new WA170M-11 loads, lifts and pulls away almost everything that comes up on the job site. The engine meets the current EU stage V emissions standard and is supplied with environmentally friendly HVO diesel fuel as standard.
Outstanding driving and driver comfort
The active driving behavior of the new model is also impressive. Thanks to a low center of gravity, the machine sits firmly and stably on the road. The new, air-suspended premium seat with an attached control console is particularly comfortable. A joystick steering is available as an option. The rear-view camera is fitted as standard to ensure perfect all-round visibility.
Versatile
The new WA170M-11 can be ordered with two different loader linkages. In addition to the classic Z-kinematics, Komatsu is now offering its "Tool Linkage" kinematics, known from larger models, for the first time in this class. The Tool Linkage kinematics perfectly fitting for heavy attachments that are changed frequently. This means that the machine can be used flexibly and with existing attachments for a wide variety of tasks. The new loader can be supplemented with high-flow hydraulics, additional control circuits, tool management or a trailer coupling.
Reliable and durable
The new diesel particulate filter, which is only replaced after 6000 hours, enables long, uninterrupted work. The exhaust gas treatment is fully automatic, without disrupting the workflow. Stable and robust, all maintenance points are centralised and easily accessible from the ground under a hinged engine hood. As with all Komatsu compact wheel loaders, the cabin can also be tilted to quickly access all components. All important functions are displayed as standard on the machine monitor and the free of charge Komtrax fleet management system.
About Komatsu
Komatsu is an industry-leading manufacturer and supplier of equipment, technologies and services for the construction, forklift, mining, industrial and forestry markets. For over a century, Komatsu equipment and services have been used by companies worldwide to develop modern infrastructure, extract fundamental minerals, maintain forests, and create technology and consumer products. The company’s global service and distributor networks support customer operations, tapping into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance.
