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Komatsu WA1200-6: wheel loader.

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WA1200-6
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995
1,892 hp
Operating Weight
477,080 lb
WA1200-6 specification matrix — Dimensions and weight
SpecificationWA1200-6
Ground Clearance1.81 ft
Width Over Tires15.05 ft
Height To Top Of Cab17.31 ft
Wheelbase17.89 ft
Length561.82 in
Turning Circle30.19 ft
Steering System
SpecificationWA1200-6
Steering System TypeArticulated
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire30.2 ft
Engine
SpecificationWA1200-6
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J19951,892 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 92491,765 hp
Horsepower, Net-SAE J13491,765 hp
Fan Drive MethodMechanical
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubricatio
FilterFull-flow type bypass combined
Number Of Cylinders16
Piston Displacement3,662 cu in
Engine ModelSSDA16V160E-2
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle
Air CleanerDry type
GovernorAll-speed, electronic
Displacement3,662 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged, after cooledEGR
Bore6.3 in
Stroke7.5 in
Fuel SystemModular common rail system
Driveline
SpecificationWA1200-6
Maximum Speeds/Fwd Mph (Km/H)11.6
Maximum Speeds/Rev Mph (Km/H)12
TransmissionFull-power shift, planetary gear
Service Brake TypeHydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels
Parking Brake TypeWet, multiple-disc
Number Of Speeds - Forward3
Number Of Speeds - Reverse3
Capacities
SpecificationWA1200-6
Brake Oil19.9 gal
Brake Cooling76.7 gal
Fuel Tank - Diesel1,347 gal
Cooling System132.1 gal
Final Drive177 gal
Hydraulic System343.5 gal
Engine Oil74 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling92.5 gal
Operational
SpecificationWA1200-6
Bucket Capacity Range – SAE18.0 - 35.0 m3
Standard Bucket Capacity – SAE26.2 yd3
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn236,027 lb
Breakout Force130000
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle20.7 ft
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle9.5 ft
Bucket Width15.8 ft
Bucket Link TypeZ-bar
Static Tipping Load, Full Straight268,810 lb
Transmission and speeds
SpecificationWA1200-6
Transmission TypeFull-power shift, planetary type
Number Of Forward Gears4
Number Of Reverse Gears4
Max Speed - Forward17.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse17.6 mph
Tires
SpecificationWA1200-6
Standard Fitment Size60/80 R57
Weights
SpecificationWA1200-6
Operating Weight477,080 lb
Hydraulic System
SpecificationWA1200-6
Steering Pump TypePiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston Pump
Number Of Cylinders2
No.Of.Bucket Cylinders2
Steering Pump167.3 gpm
Switch Pump167.3 gpm
Control Valvespool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston type
Lift Cylinder2
Bucket Cylinde Bore11.9 in
Bucket Cylinde Stroke38.8 in
Relief Valve Setting31.4MPa 320 kg/cm2 4550
Raise Time14.8 sec
Dump Time3.2 sec
Lower Time5.3 sec
Pump TypePiston Pump
Axles
SpecificationWA1200-6
Drive SystemFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ̊ total oscillation
Final Drive
SpecificationWA1200-6
Reduction GearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearTorque proportioning
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reduction
Brakes
SpecificationWA1200-6
Parking BrakeDry Disc brake
Service BrakeHydraulically actuated
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly used
Ratios
FigureWA1200-6
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight3.7
Reference directory classification
Equipment groupwheel loader
Where the WA1200-6 ranks in Komatsu's list — Scope of the captured comparison
BrandEquipment groupCompared entrySort order
Komatsuwheel loaderWA1200-6Descending quantity; 1 is largest
FigureWA1200-6RankLowest in lineHighest in line
Engine power1,765.0 hp1 of 3329.0 hp1,765.0 hp
Listed weight477,080 lb1 of 298,433 lb477,080 lb
Horsepower per 1,000 lb3.7 hp25 of 292.4 hp5.8 hp

The WA1200-6 beside its neighbours

Base versionWA1200-3WA1200-6
Engine power1,560 hp1,765 hp
Weight452,390 lb477,080 lb
Pump flowWA1200-3: 276 gpm
Fuel capacityWA1200-3: 1,347 gal
Wheelbase23.3 ft17.89 ft

WA1200-6: forum references

Related discussion: “Komatsu Wa1200”: WA1200-3.

Used market for the WA1200-6 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
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2026-09-24MachineryTraderKomatsu wheel loader2
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
WA1200-62Not statedNone shownNone shownNone shownNone shown
WA1200-6: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
Search dateDatabaseNames queriedSearch result
2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionKomatsu together with the wheel loader WA1200-6No matching recall in this search

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Komatsu WA1200-6: Configuration records

WA1200-6
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.81 ft
Width Over Tires15.05 ft
Height To Top Of Cab17.31 ft
Wheelbase17.89 ft
Length561.82 in
Turning Circle30.19 ft
Engine
Engine ModelSSDA16V160E-2
Displacement3,662 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged, after cooledEGR
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J19951,892 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 92491,765 hp
Horsepower, Net-SAE J13491,765 hp
Fan Drive MethodMechanical
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubricatio
FilterFull-flow type bypass combined
Piston Displacement3,662 cu in
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle
Air CleanerDry type
GovernorAll-speed, electronic
Bore6.3 in
Stroke7.5 in
Fuel SystemModular common rail system
Operational
Bucket Capacity Range – SAE18.0 - 35.0 m3
Standard Bucket Capacity – SAE26.2 yd3
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn236,027 lb
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle20.7 ft
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle9.5 ft
Bucket Link TypeZ-bar
Static Tipping Load, Full Straight268,810 lb
Transmission and speeds
Transmission TypeFull-power shift, planetary type
Number Of Forward Gears4
Number Of Reverse Gears4
Max Speed - Forward17.4 mph
Max Speed - Reverse17.6 mph
Hydraulic System
Relief Valve Setting31.4MPa 320 kg/cm2 4550
Raise Time14.8 sec
Dump Time3.2 sec
Lower Time5.3 sec
Pump TypePiston Pump
Steering Pump TypePiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston Pump
No.Of.Bucket Cylinders2
Steering Pump167.3 gpm
Switch Pump167.3 gpm
Control Valvespool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston type
Lift Cylinder2
Bucket Cylinde Bore11.9 in
Bucket Cylinde Stroke38.8 in
Steering System
Steering System TypeArticulated
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire30.2 ft
Driveline
Maximum Speeds/Fwd Mph (Km/H)11.6
Maximum Speeds/Rev Mph (Km/H)12
TransmissionFull-power shift, planetary gear
Service Brake TypeHydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels
Parking Brake TypeWet, multiple-disc
Number Of Speeds - Forward3
Number Of Speeds - Reverse3
Capacities
Brake Oil19.9 gal
Brake Cooling76.7 gal
Fuel Tank - Diesel1,347 gal
Cooling System132.1 gal
Engine Oil74 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling92.5 gal
Tires
Standard Fitment Size60/80 R57
Axles
Drive SystemFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ̊ total oscillation
Final Drive
Reduction GearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearTorque proportioning
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reduction
Brakes
Parking BrakeDry Disc brake
Service BrakeHydraulically actuated
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly used
Additional specifications
Number Of Cylinders16
Breakout Force130000
Bucket Width15.8 ft
Final Drive177 gal
Hydraulic System343.5 gal
Operating Weight477,080 lb

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