Komatsu WA500 Wheel Loader
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Additional information
| Make | |
|---|---|
| Model | WA500, WA500-5, WA500-6, WA500-7, WA500-8, WA500-8YL |
| Weight | 30t |
| Bucket | 5.0m3 |
Equipment Overview
The Komatsu WA500 is a large wheel loader tailor-made for loading on-highway trucks or quarry work, positioned above the WA480 in Komatsu’s WA wheel loader range, current as the WA500-8. It delivers 263 kW (353 hp) net at 1,900 rpm and a 36,290–38,125 kg operating weight, built with durable frames, axles, and driveline components for efficient, high-production loading with a 4.5–7.0 m³ bucket capacity.
Power comes from a Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine EPA Tier 4 Final certified, combined with Komatsu SmartLoader Logic which automatically creates enough torque for each work phase to reduce fuel consumption without cutting production. Joystick steering is standard, allowing all steering and forward/reverse travel to be controlled by wrist and finger movement to minimise operator fatigue, and a front and rear brake cooling system adds confidence in load-and-carry situations.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Engine | Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 |
| Power Output | 263 kW (353 hp) net @ 1,900 rpm; 266 kW (357 hp) gross |
| Max Torque | NA |
| Emission Standard | EPA Tier 4 Final |
| Transmission | Automatic full-powershift, lock-up torque converter |
| Drive Type | 4WD, articulated frame |
| Operating Weight | 36,290–38,125 kg |
| Bucket Capacity | 4.5–7.0 m³ |
| Breakout Force | 24,600 kgf |
| Static Tipping Load (40° full turn) | 25,365 kg |
| Max Travel Speed | 38 km/h |
Dimensions
| Dimension | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 10,300 mm |
| Width | 3,150 mm |
| Height | 3,800 mm |
| Wheelbase | NA |
| Turning Radius | 6,270 mm (outside) |
Typical Applications
- On-highway truck loading
- Quarry and aggregate production
- Yard loading and material handling
- Large-scale construction work
