Komatsu Water Pumps Guide

Komatsu water pumps circulate coolant through the engine and cooling system to maintain operating temperature. These pumps are part of the broader pump ecosystem, but they should be researched differently than hydraulic pumps because water pumps are usually tied directly to engine configuration.

This guide helps customers understand what Komatsu water pumps do, review example water-pump part numbers, and then continue into the correct model-based pump hubs when machine-specific guidance is needed.


What Komatsu Water Pumps Do

Water pumps move coolant through the engine block, radiator, and related cooling-system passages. A failing water pump can contribute to overheating, poor coolant circulation, leaks, or broader cooling-system problems.


Example Water Pump Part Numbers

  • 4948338 — Water Pump Assembly
  • 3917899 — Water Pump Assembly With Hardened Pulley

Why Water Pump Fitment Can Change

Even when the machine model looks the same, water pump fitment may change based on engine model, serial range, cooling arrangement, or production revision. That is why the Komatsu parts book for the exact machine serial number remains the final authority.


How to Continue Through the Pump Hub System


Model-Specific Research

If you are working from a known Komatsu machine family, return to the master hub and use the model-specific pump guides to continue your research by machine rather than by pump type alone.


For final confirmation, always verify against your Komatsu parts book for the exact machine serial number.