Beyond JCB — The Other Backhoe Loader on Indian Sites
The Komatsu WB93R-5 and WB97R-5 are a familiar sight on urban construction and utility work in Delhi NCR, and on infrastructure and road projects across Pune, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad. When digging strength or loader response starts fading, PumpGrid restores it with a tested, documented refurbished pump.
While JCB dominates India's backhoe loader market by sheer volume, Komatsu's WB series holds a steady presence — particularly with contractors who already run Komatsu excavators and prefer a single-brand fleet for parts commonality and operator familiarity. The WB93 and WB93R are common on urban and utility sites in Delhi, Noida and Gurugram, while the larger WB97S and WB97R handle infrastructure and road work in Pune, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.
| Model | Pump Part Family | Application | New OEM Price* | PumpGrid Price* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB93R-5 / WB93S-5 | 708-1U series | Loader + Backhoe combined circuit | ₹90,000+ | Enquire |
| WB97R-5 / WB97S-5 | 708-1U series | Loader + Backhoe combined circuit | ₹1.1L+ | Enquire |
| WB146-5 | 708-1U series | Heavy-duty loader + backhoe | ₹1.4L+ | Enquire |
| WB156-5 | 708-1U series | Heavy-duty loader + backhoe | ₹1.5L+ | Enquire |
*Indicative prices. Actual prices vary by condition, availability and market. WhatsApp for current quote.
Unlike an excavator where the main pump serves boom, arm and bucket alone, a backhoe loader's pump powers both ends of the machine — front loader bucket and rear backhoe arm — plus steering and stabiliser legs, often on a single circuit. This makes the pump a genuine multi-tasker, and its wear pattern reflects that combined duty cycle.
On a WB-series pump, the most common wear points are the piston/slipper assembly (from continuous load-sensing operation) and the control valve, which regulates flow between simultaneous loader and backhoe demands. Contaminated oil accelerates wear on both.
Full disassembly and inspection against Komatsu tolerance. Piston, slipper and barrel wear measured. Control valve function tested. Shaft seal and all O-rings replaced as standard. Bench pressure test with flow measurement. Written report issued before dispatch.
Because Komatsu backhoe loaders are less numerous in India than JCB, dealer stock of the WB pump is thinner and lead times can stretch to weeks. PumpGrid keeps refurbished units ready to dispatch in 2-3 days.
A refurbished WB-series pump typically saves 40-60% versus new OEM pricing — a meaningful saving on a component that isn't cheap to import.
Contractors on municipal and utility projects in Delhi NCR and Tier-1 cities need maintenance records. Our written test report provides that paperwork.
3-month minimum warranty, with replacement rather than repair if a refurbishment defect appears within that period.
If 2 or more of the above apply, the pump likely needs refurbishment. WhatsApp us the symptoms and machine hours for an assessment.