Komatsu WA500-7 Wheel Loader

April 5, 2012

A Tier 4-Interim Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine leads the improvements to Komatsu WA500-7 wheel loader. The new powerplant has net horsepower of 353. Operating weight is 76,611 lb. with a 7.3 cubic yard bucket. Komatsu Smart Loader Logic provides optimal engine torque to match application, the company says. It functions automatically without interfering with operation. Large-capacity torque converter has standard lock-up and improves acceleration, hill climb ability, and fuel consumption.

A Tier 4-Interim Komatsu SAA6D140E-6 engine leads the improvements to Komatsu WA500-7 wheel loader. The new powerplant has net horsepower of 353. Operating weight is 76,611 lb. with a 7.3 cubic yard bucket. Komatsu Smart Loader Logic provides optimal engine torque to match application, the company says. It functions automatically without interfering with operation. Large-capacity torque converter has standard lock-up and improves acceleration, hill climb ability, and fuel consumption.

Komatsu WA500-7 Specifications

  • Engine: Komatsu SAA6D140E-6
  • Net power: 353 horsepower
  • Operating weight: 76,611
  • Breakout force: 55,115 lb.
  • Static tipping load: 59,833 lb.
  • Dumping clearance: 10 ft., 10 in.
  • Hinge pin height: 15 ft., 7 in.