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New compact Komatsu wheel loader goes to on sale in Ireland

Now available for sale in Ireland, fresh from its showing at Bauma 2025, is the all-new 10-tonne Komatsu WA170M – 11 compact wheel loader.

Predicted to become an exceedingly popular choice amongst construction, utilities, agricultural contractors, grain and bulk commodities handlers, its Dash-11 styling echoes those of its WA475 and WA485 stablemates.

Manufactured in Europe with what McHale Plant Sales director, Denis McGrath says is “all of the fitments and features appealing to European customers”, it boasts what Komatsu themselves says is ‘exceptional safety, absolute comfort, and a performance that comes without compromise.

“With some units already sold to agricultural contractors, and a high level of interest and enquiries received, this is a unit we expect will punch well above its weight, when compared to many of its competitors,” McGrath adds.

Prominent is its redesigned cab and state-of-the-art machine design. First-class operator comfort includes automatic air conditioning as standard. Also standard is a high-back comfort seat with headrest, a seat-mounted 2-way adjustable control console, and an enhanced-performance fully-digital machine monitor display.

Thanks to market-leading quick coupler compatibility, the WA170M-11 seamlessly integrates with existing tools to deliver performance from day one. Power, performance and efficiency come from its 130 HP EU Stage V, HVO Diesel fuel ready engine with hydrostatic transmission and high 550 Nm torque.

Safety features include a high-definition rear view camera and high-visibility steps for safe, easy access, rear LED working lights with automatic rear-driving activation. Optional is new Komatsu short-lever joystick steering, heated rear window and mirrors, additional LED / high-lumen LED working lights, and anti-drop valves.

Additional features include 100% lockable front and rear axles, auto idle stop timer, tool linkage or Z-bar boom, load-sensing hydraulics, market-compatible quick coupler, high efficiency buckets, high-flow hydraulics, and optional load stabiliser.

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Engine hood and cabin are tiltable, and daily service points are easily accessible from the ground. A factory-fitted, wide-core, swing-out hydrostatic-driven radiator fan, and extended service intervals ease maintenance.

Protective air ventilation preparation, front and rear 3rd and 4th hydraulic circuits for attachments increase versatility. Also included in the package is Komatsu Komtrax Step 1+ advanced machinery management with 4G mobile communications. Waste Handler specification, tool control system, Speed Control are optional.

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