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Komatsu WA430-6 to WA500-7 specifications

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Komatsu WA430-6 to WA500-7: wheel loaders.

Selected configuration figures
ConfigurationDocumented field and quantity
WA430-6
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995
232 hp
Operating Weight
41,072 lb
WA470-6A
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995
273.6 hp
Operating Weight
51,500 lb
WA470-7
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995
273.6 hp
Operating Weight
52,889 lb
WA480-6A
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995
300.4 hp
Operating Weight
56,009 lb
WA500-6
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995
356.8 hp
Operating Weight
77,162 lb
WA500-7
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995
356.8 hp
Operating Weight
77,162 lb
WA430-6 to WA500-7 specification matrix — Listing labels reported by the source
Publisher nameSource guideListing-entry countLabels named by the source
KomatsuWA430-6 to WA500-76WA430-6, WA470-6A, WA470-7, WA480-6A, WA500-6, and WA500-7
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Ground Clearance1.5 ft1.73 ft1.73 ft1.73 ft1.48 ft1.48 ft
Height To Top Of Cab11.13 ft11.49 ft11.49 ft11.49 ft12.42 ft12.42 ft
Wheelbase10.83 ft135.83 in135.83 in135.83 in12.41 ft12.41 ft
Length326.97 in8,875 mm8,875 mm9,155 mm386.42 in386.42 in
Turning Circle48.13 ft50.14 ft50.2 ft50.53 ft50.2 ft50.2 ft
SpecificationWA430-6
Length With Bucket On Ground24.3 ft
SpecificationWA430-6WA500-6WA500-7
Width Over Tires9.26 ft10.47 ft10.47 ft
SpecificationWA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6A
Width Over Tyres118.51 in118.51 in118.51 in
Steering System
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Steering System TypeArticulatedArticulated type, full-hydraulic power steeringArticulated type, full-hydraulic power steeringArticulated type, full-hydraulic power steeringArticulatedArticulated
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire20.8 ft21.8 ft21.8 ft21.8 ft21.1 ft21.1 ft
SpecificationWA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6A
Steering Angle35 degrees35 degrees35 degrees
Engine
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995232 hp273.6 hp273.6 hp300.4 hp356.8 hp356.8 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249230.7 hp272.3 hp272.3 hp299.1 hp352.7 hp352.7 hp
Fan Drive MethodHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicHydraulic
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubricatioGear pump, force-lubricationGear pump, force-lubricationGear pump, force-lubricationGear pump, force-lubricatioGear pump, force-lubricatio
FilterFull-flow typeFull-flow typeFull-flow typeFull-flow typeFull-flow typeFull-flow type
Number Of Cylinders666666
Engine ModelSAA6D114E-3Komatsu SAA6D125E-5Komatsu SAA6D125E-6Komatsu SAA6D125E-5SAA6D140E-5SAA6D140E-6
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycle
Air CleanerDry typeDry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicatorDry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicatorDry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicatorDry typeDry type
GovernorAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronic
Displacement504.7 cu in673.8 cu in673.8 cu in673.8 cu in930.1 cu in930.1 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged, after cooledTurbocharged, aftercooledTurbocharged, aftercooled, cooled EGRTurbocharged, aftercooledTurbocharged, after cooledTurbocharged, after cooled
Bore4.5 in3.6 in3.6 in5 in5.6 in5.6 in
Stroke5.4 in17.4 in17.4 in6 in6.5 in6.5 in
SpecificationWA430-6WA500-6WA500-7
Piston Displacement504.7 cu in930.1 cu in930.1 cu in
Fuel SystemDirect injectionDirect injectionDirect injection
SpecificationWA430-6
Power Measured @2,100 rpm
SpecificationWA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349256.2 hp272.3 hp283 hp332.6 hp332.6 hp
SpecificationWA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6A
Rated Power200020002000
Fuel TypeDirect injectionDirect injectionDirect injection
Driveline
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
BrakeHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet disc
Ride Control SystemStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Number Of Speeds - Forward444444
Number Of Speeds - Reverse444444
SpecificationWA430-6WA500-6WA500-7
Maximum Speeds/Fwd Mph (Km/H)37.234.934.9
Maximum Speeds/Rev Mph (Km/H)37.237.537.5
TransmissionAutomatic PowershiftAutomatic PowershiftAutomatic Powershift
SpecificationWA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6A
Maximum Speeds Fwd22.5 mph23.8 mph22.6 mph
Maximum Speeds Rev23.2 mph24.3 mph23.3 mph
Transmission TypeAutomatic PowershiftAutomatic PowershiftAutomatic Powershift
Capacities
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Front Axle2,990 cu in3,662 cu in3,478 cu in3,601 cu in5,309 cu in5,309 cu in
Fuel Tank85.9 gal109.2 gal100.4 gal109.2 gal125 gal125 gal
Cooling System8.5 gal16.2 gal21.2 gal16.2 gal31.8 gal31.8 gal
Rear Axle10.6 gal14.8 gal14.8 gal15.6 gal21.4 gal21.4 gal
Hydraulic System36.8 gal45.8 gal45.8 gal45.8 gal89.1 gal89.1 gal
Engine Oil8 gal10.1 gal10.1 gal10.1 gal11.9 gal11.9 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling14.3 gal17.2 gal17.2 gal17.2 gal20.1 gal20.1 gal
Operational
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Bucket Capacity Range – SAE3.1 - 4.63.6 - 5.23.6 - 5.23.8 - 6.14.3-5.6 m35.6-7.0 m3
Standard Bucket Capacity – SAE5 yd34.654.655.07.4 yd38.4 yd3
Bucket DescriptionGP Bucket, Bolt EdgeGP Bucket, bolt on edgeGP Bucket, bolt on edgeGP Bucket, bolt on edgeGP Bucket, Bolt EdgeGP Bucket, Bolt Edge
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn30,225 lb36,707 lb38,735 lb39,628 lb50,510 lb50,510 lb
Breakout Force18400 kgf19600196002160025000 kgf25000 kgf
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle10 ft10.5 ft10.5 ft10.6 ft10.9 ft10.9 ft
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle4 ft4.1 ft4.1 ft4.7 ft5 ft5 ft
Bucket Width10.1 ft10.5 ft10.5 ft10.5 ft9 ft9 ft
Bucket Link TypeZ-BarZ-BarZ-BarZ-BarZ-barZ-bar
Transmission and speeds
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Transmission TypeAutomatic full-power shiftFull-powershifAutomatic full-powershift, countershaft typeFull-powershifFull-power shift, planetary typeFull-power shift, planetary type
SpecificationWA430-6WA500-6WA500-7
Number Of Forward Gears444
Number Of Reverse Gears444
Max Speed - Forward21.2 mph21.7 mph21.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse22.1 mph22.7 mph22.7 mph
Tires
SpecificationWA430-6WA500-6WA500-7
Standard Fitment Size23.5 R25 L329.5 R25 2Star VSDL L529.5 R25 2Star VSDL L5
Weights
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Operating Weight41,072 lb51,500 lb52,889 lb56,009 lb77,162 lb77,162 lb
Hydraulic System
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Steering Pump TypePiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston Pump
Number Of Cylinders222222
Bore3 in2.8 in3.6 in3.6 in4 in4 in
Control Valve2-spool type2-spool type2-spool type2-spool type2-spool type2-spool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston type
Stroke17.5 in453 mm441 mm441 mm19.2 in19.2 in
Raise Time6.1 sec5.4 sec6.1 sec6.1 sec7.2 sec7.2 sec
Dump Time2 sec1.6 sec1.6 sec1.6 sec1.7 sec1.7 sec
Lower Time3.3 sec3.7 sec3.1 sec3.8 sec4.2 sec4.2 sec
SpecificationWA430-6
No.Of.Bucket Cylinders1
SpecificationWA430-6WA500-6WA500-7
Lift Cylinder Stroke30.6 in35.4 in35.4 in
Lift Cylinder222
Lift Cylinder Bore5.2 in6.3 in6.3 in
Bucket Cylinde Bore6.3 in7.3 in7.3 in
Bucket Cylinde Stroke21.1 in26.6 in26.6 in
Relief Valve Setting24.5 MPa 250 kgf/cm 2 3,555 psi34.3 MPa 350 kgf/cm 2 4,980 ps34.3 MPa 350 kgf/cm 2 4,980 ps
Pump Flow Capacity36.2 gpm31.8 gpm31.8 gpm
Pump TypeGear type pumpPiston PumpPiston Pump
SpecificationWA430-6WA500-7
Loader Control_Capcity54.2 gal84.6 gal
SpecificationWA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6A
Hydraulic PumpPiston pumpPiston pumpPiston pump
Steering System Relief Valve Setting3,555 psi3,554 psi3,555 psi
Loader Control Relief Valve Setting4,980 psi4,975 psi4,980 psi
Steering System Capacity51.6 gpm51.6 gpm51.6 gpm
BoomRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and float
BucketTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dump
SpecificationWA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6
Loader Control Capacity68.7 gpm68.7 gpm68.7 gpm84.6 gpm
Axles
SpecificationWA430-6WA500-6WA500-7
Drive SystemFour-wheel driveFour-wheel driveFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floatingFixed, semi-floatingFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ̊ total oscillationCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ̊ total oscillationCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ̊ total oscillation
Final Drive
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Reduction GearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearTorque proportioningConventional typeConventional typeConventional typeTorque proportioningTorque proportioning
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reduction
SpecificationWA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6A
Drive SystemFour-wheel driveFour-wheel driveFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floatingFixed, semi-floatingFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 26˚ total oscillationCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 26˚ total oscillationCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 26˚ total oscillation
Brakes
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Parking BrakeWetWet disc brakeWet disc brakeWet disc brakeWetWet
Service BrakeHydraulically actuatedHydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheelsHydraulically actuated, wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheelsHydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheelsHydraulically actuatedHydraulically actuated
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly used
Tyres
SpecificationWA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6A
Standard Fitment Size26.5 R25 L326.5 R25 L326.5 R25 L3
Variants — Source comparison annotation
Source guideDiffering-field count reported
WA430-6 to WA500-787
Ratios
FigureWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Engine horsepower per 1,000 lb of weight5.65.05.15.14.34.3
Fuel tank per engine horsepower0.37 gal0.43 gal0.37 gal0.39 gal0.38 gal0.38 gal
FigureWA430-6WA500-6WA500-7
Pump flow per engine horsepower0.16 gpm0.10 gpm0.10 gpm
Reference directory classification
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WA430-6 to WA500-7: forum references — Forum-title search
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Topic in the titleThreadsShare of matching threads
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transmission and drive521%
overheating and cooling417%
starting and cranking28%
Used market for the WA430-6 to WA500-7 — Dated first-page listing snapshot
Observation dateListing sourceEquipment searchListings
2026-09-24MachineryTraderKomatsu wheel loader49
ModelListedModel yearsLowest askingHighest askingMedian askingMedian hours
WA430-6102006 to 2016$15,229$91,111$42,130None shown
WA470-7152013 to 2017$39,500$142,778$74,9009,339
WA500-6172006 to 2020$43,199$168,888$52,59015,413
WA500-772013 to 2025$1,642$150,000$55,00012,311
WA430-6 to WA500-7: recall reference — Dated CPSC search
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2026-09-24U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionKomatsu together with the wheel loader WA430-6, WA470-6A, WA470-7, WA480-6ANo matching recall in this search

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Komatsu WA430-6 to WA500-7: Configuration records

WA430-6
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.5 ft
Length With Bucket On Ground24.3 ft
Width Over Tires9.26 ft
Height To Top Of Cab11.13 ft
Wheelbase10.83 ft
Length326.97 in
Turning Circle48.13 ft
Engine
Engine ModelSAA6D114E-3
Displacement504.7 cu in
Power Measured @2,100 rpm
Air CleanerDry type
AspirationTurbocharged, after cooled
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995232 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249230.7 hp
Fan Drive MethodHydraulic
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubricatio
FilterFull-flow type
Piston Displacement504.7 cu in
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle
GovernorAll-speed, electronic
Fuel SystemDirect injection
Operational
Bucket Capacity Range – SAE3.1 - 4.6
Standard Bucket Capacity – SAE5 yd3
Bucket DescriptionGP Bucket, Bolt Edge
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn30,225 lb
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle10 ft
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle4 ft
Bucket Link TypeZ-Bar
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears4
Number Of Reverse Gears4
Max Speed - Forward21.2 mph
Max Speed - Reverse22.1 mph
Hydraulic System
Pump Flow Capacity36.2 gpm
Raise Time6.1 sec
Dump Time2 sec
Lower Time3.3 sec
Pump TypeGear type pump
Relief Valve Setting24.5 MPa 250 kgf/cm 2 3,555 psi
Steering Pump TypePiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston Pump
No.Of.Bucket Cylinders1
Control Valve2-spool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston type
Lift Cylinder Stroke30.6 in
Loader Control_Capcity54.2 gal
Lift Cylinder2
Lift Cylinder Bore5.2 in
Bucket Cylinde Bore6.3 in
Bucket Cylinde Stroke21.1 in
Steering System
Steering System TypeArticulated
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire20.8 ft
Driveline
BrakeHydraulic, Wet disc
Ride Control SystemStandard
Maximum Speeds/Fwd Mph (Km/H)37.2
Maximum Speeds/Rev Mph (Km/H)37.2
TransmissionAutomatic Powershift
Number Of Speeds - Forward4
Number Of Speeds - Reverse4
Capacities
Front Axle2,990 cu in
Fuel Tank85.9 gal
Cooling System8.5 gal
Rear Axle10.6 gal
Engine Oil8 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling14.3 gal
Final Drive
Reduction GearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearTorque proportioning
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reduction
Brakes
Parking BrakeWet
Service BrakeHydraulically actuated
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly used
Additional specifications
Number Of Cylinders6
Bore4.5 in
Stroke5.4 in
Breakout Force18400 kgf
Bucket Width10.1 ft
Transmission TypeAutomatic full-power shift
Hydraulic System36.8 gal
Standard Fitment Size23.5 R25 L3
Operating Weight41,072 lb
Drive SystemFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ̊ total oscillation

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WA470-6A
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.73 ft
Height To Top Of Cab11.49 ft
Wheelbase135.83 in
Length8,875 mm
Turning Circle50.14 ft
Width Over Tyres118.51 in
Engine
Engine ModelKomatsu SAA6D125E-5
Displacement673.8 cu in
Air CleanerDry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicator
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995273.6 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249272.3 hp
Fan Drive MethodHydraulic
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubrication
FilterFull-flow type
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle
GovernorAll-speed, electronic
Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349256.2 hp
Rated Power2000
Fuel TypeDirect injection
Operational
Bucket Capacity Range – SAE3.6 - 5.2
Standard Bucket Capacity – SAE4.65
Bucket DescriptionGP Bucket, bolt on edge
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn36,707 lb
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle10.5 ft
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle4.1 ft
Bucket Link TypeZ-Bar
Hydraulic System
Raise Time5.4 sec
Dump Time1.6 sec
Lower Time3.7 sec
Steering Pump TypePiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston Pump
Control Valve2-spool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston type
Hydraulic PumpPiston pump
Steering System Relief Valve Setting3,555 psi
Loader Control Relief Valve Setting4,980 psi
Steering System Capacity51.6 gpm
Loader Control Capacity68.7 gpm
BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Steering System
Steering System TypeArticulated type, full-hydraulic power steering
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire21.8 ft
Steering Angle35 degrees
Driveline
BrakeHydraulic, Wet disc
Ride Control SystemStandard
Number Of Speeds - Forward4
Number Of Speeds - Reverse4
Maximum Speeds Fwd22.5 mph
Maximum Speeds Rev23.2 mph
Capacities
Front Axle3,662 cu in
Fuel Tank109.2 gal
Cooling System16.2 gal
Rear Axle14.8 gal
Engine Oil10.1 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling17.2 gal
Final Drive
Reduction GearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearConventional type
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reduction
Brakes
Parking BrakeWet disc brake
Service BrakeHydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly used
Additional specifications
Number Of Cylinders6
Bore3.6 in
Stroke17.4 in
Breakout Force19600
Bucket Width10.5 ft
Transmission TypeFull-powershif
Hydraulic System45.8 gal
Operating Weight51,500 lb
Drive SystemFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 26˚ total oscillation
Standard Fitment Size26.5 R25 L3

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WA470-7
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.73 ft
Height To Top Of Cab11.49 ft
Wheelbase135.83 in
Length8,875 mm
Turning Circle50.2 ft
Width Over Tyres118.51 in
Engine
Engine ModelKomatsu SAA6D125E-6
Displacement673.8 cu in
Air CleanerDry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicator
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled, cooled EGR
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995273.6 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249272.3 hp
Fan Drive MethodHydraulic
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubrication
FilterFull-flow type
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle
GovernorAll-speed, electronic
Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349272.3 hp
Rated Power2000
Fuel TypeDirect injection
Operational
Bucket Capacity Range – SAE3.6 - 5.2
Standard Bucket Capacity – SAE4.65
Bucket DescriptionGP Bucket, bolt on edge
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn38,735 lb
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle10.5 ft
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle4.1 ft
Bucket Link TypeZ-Bar
Hydraulic System
Raise Time6.1 sec
Dump Time1.6 sec
Lower Time3.1 sec
Steering Pump TypePiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston Pump
Control Valve2-spool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston type
Hydraulic PumpPiston pump
Steering System Relief Valve Setting3,554 psi
Loader Control Relief Valve Setting4,975 psi
Steering System Capacity51.6 gpm
Loader Control Capacity68.7 gpm
BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Steering System
Steering System TypeArticulated type, full-hydraulic power steering
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire21.8 ft
Steering Angle35 degrees
Driveline
BrakeHydraulic, Wet disc
Ride Control SystemStandard
Number Of Speeds - Forward4
Number Of Speeds - Reverse4
Maximum Speeds Fwd23.8 mph
Maximum Speeds Rev24.3 mph
Capacities
Front Axle3,478 cu in
Fuel Tank100.4 gal
Cooling System21.2 gal
Rear Axle14.8 gal
Engine Oil10.1 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling17.2 gal
Final Drive
Reduction GearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearConventional type
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reduction
Brakes
Parking BrakeWet disc brake
Service BrakeHydraulically actuated, wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheels
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly used
Additional specifications
Number Of Cylinders6
Bore3.6 in
Stroke17.4 in
Breakout Force19600
Bucket Width10.5 ft
Transmission TypeAutomatic full-powershift, countershaft type
Hydraulic System45.8 gal
Operating Weight52,889 lb
Drive SystemFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 26˚ total oscillation
Standard Fitment Size26.5 R25 L3

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WA480-6A
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.73 ft
Height To Top Of Cab11.49 ft
Wheelbase135.83 in
Length9,155 mm
Turning Circle50.53 ft
Width Over Tyres118.51 in
Engine
Engine ModelKomatsu SAA6D125E-5
Displacement673.8 cu in
Air CleanerDry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicator
AspirationTurbocharged, aftercooled
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995300.4 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249299.1 hp
Fan Drive MethodHydraulic
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubrication
FilterFull-flow type
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle
GovernorAll-speed, electronic
Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349283 hp
Rated Power2000
Fuel TypeDirect injection
Operational
Bucket Capacity Range – SAE3.8 - 6.1
Standard Bucket Capacity – SAE5.0
Bucket DescriptionGP Bucket, bolt on edge
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn39,628 lb
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle10.6 ft
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle4.7 ft
Bucket Link TypeZ-Bar
Hydraulic System
Raise Time6.1 sec
Dump Time1.6 sec
Lower Time3.8 sec
Steering Pump TypePiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston Pump
Control Valve2-spool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston type
Hydraulic PumpPiston pump
Steering System Relief Valve Setting3,555 psi
Loader Control Relief Valve Setting4,980 psi
Steering System Capacity51.6 gpm
Loader Control Capacity68.7 gpm
BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Steering System
Steering System TypeArticulated type, full-hydraulic power steering
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire21.8 ft
Steering Angle35 degrees
Driveline
BrakeHydraulic, Wet disc
Ride Control SystemStandard
Number Of Speeds - Forward4
Number Of Speeds - Reverse4
Maximum Speeds Fwd22.6 mph
Maximum Speeds Rev23.3 mph
Capacities
Front Axle3,601 cu in
Fuel Tank109.2 gal
Cooling System16.2 gal
Rear Axle15.6 gal
Engine Oil10.1 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling17.2 gal
Final Drive
Reduction GearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearConventional type
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reduction
Brakes
Parking BrakeWet disc brake
Service BrakeHydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly used
Additional specifications
Number Of Cylinders6
Bore5 in
Stroke6 in
Breakout Force21600
Bucket Width10.5 ft
Transmission TypeFull-powershif
Hydraulic System45.8 gal
Operating Weight56,009 lb
Drive SystemFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 26˚ total oscillation
Standard Fitment Size26.5 R25 L3

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WA500-6
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.48 ft
Width Over Tires10.47 ft
Height To Top Of Cab12.42 ft
Wheelbase12.41 ft
Length386.42 in
Turning Circle50.2 ft
Engine
Engine ModelSAA6D140E-5
Displacement930.1 cu in
Air CleanerDry type
AspirationTurbocharged, after cooled
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995356.8 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249352.7 hp
Fan Drive MethodHydraulic
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubricatio
FilterFull-flow type
Piston Displacement930.1 cu in
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle
GovernorAll-speed, electronic
Fuel SystemDirect injection
Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349332.6 hp
Operational
Bucket Capacity Range – SAE4.3-5.6 m3
Standard Bucket Capacity – SAE7.4 yd3
Bucket DescriptionGP Bucket, Bolt Edge
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn50,510 lb
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle10.9 ft
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle5 ft
Bucket Link TypeZ-bar
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears4
Number Of Reverse Gears4
Max Speed - Forward21.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse22.7 mph
Hydraulic System
Pump Flow Capacity31.8 gpm
Raise Time7.2 sec
Dump Time1.7 sec
Lower Time4.2 sec
Pump TypePiston Pump
Relief Valve Setting34.3 MPa 350 kgf/cm 2 4,980 ps
Steering Pump TypePiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston Pump
Control Valve2-spool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston type
Lift Cylinder Stroke35.4 in
Lift Cylinder2
Lift Cylinder Bore6.3 in
Bucket Cylinde Bore7.3 in
Bucket Cylinde Stroke26.6 in
Loader Control Capacity84.6 gpm
Steering System
Steering System TypeArticulated
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire21.1 ft
Driveline
BrakeHydraulic, Wet disc
Ride Control SystemStandard
Maximum Speeds/Fwd Mph (Km/H)34.9
Maximum Speeds/Rev Mph (Km/H)37.5
TransmissionAutomatic Powershift
Number Of Speeds - Forward4
Number Of Speeds - Reverse4
Capacities
Front Axle5,309 cu in
Fuel Tank125 gal
Cooling System31.8 gal
Rear Axle21.4 gal
Engine Oil11.9 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling20.1 gal
Final Drive
Reduction GearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearTorque proportioning
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reduction
Brakes
Parking BrakeWet
Service BrakeHydraulically actuated
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly used
Additional specifications
Number Of Cylinders6
Bore5.6 in
Stroke6.5 in
Breakout Force25000 kgf
Bucket Width9 ft
Transmission TypeFull-power shift, planetary type
Hydraulic System89.1 gal
Standard Fitment Size29.5 R25 2Star VSDL L5
Operating Weight77,162 lb
Drive SystemFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ̊ total oscillation

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WA500-7
SpecificationSource figure
Dimensions and weight
Ground Clearance1.48 ft
Width Over Tires10.47 ft
Height To Top Of Cab12.42 ft
Wheelbase12.41 ft
Length386.42 in
Turning Circle50.2 ft
Engine
Engine ModelSAA6D140E-6
Displacement930.1 cu in
Air CleanerDry type
AspirationTurbocharged, after cooled
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995356.8 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249352.7 hp
Fan Drive MethodHydraulic
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubricatio
FilterFull-flow type
Piston Displacement930.1 cu in
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycle
GovernorAll-speed, electronic
Fuel SystemDirect injection
Horsepower, Net-SAE J1349332.6 hp
Operational
Bucket Capacity Range – SAE5.6-7.0 m3
Standard Bucket Capacity – SAE8.4 yd3
Bucket DescriptionGP Bucket, Bolt Edge
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn50,510 lb
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle10.9 ft
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle5 ft
Bucket Link TypeZ-bar
Transmission and speeds
Number Of Forward Gears4
Number Of Reverse Gears4
Max Speed - Forward21.7 mph
Max Speed - Reverse22.7 mph
Hydraulic System
Pump Flow Capacity31.8 gpm
Raise Time7.2 sec
Dump Time1.7 sec
Lower Time4.2 sec
Pump TypePiston Pump
Relief Valve Setting34.3 MPa 350 kgf/cm 2 4,980 ps
Steering Pump TypePiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston Pump
Control Valve2-spool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston type
Lift Cylinder Stroke35.4 in
Loader Control_Capcity84.6 gal
Lift Cylinder2
Lift Cylinder Bore6.3 in
Bucket Cylinde Bore7.3 in
Bucket Cylinde Stroke26.6 in
Steering System
Steering System TypeArticulated
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire21.1 ft
Driveline
BrakeHydraulic, Wet disc
Ride Control SystemStandard
Maximum Speeds/Fwd Mph (Km/H)34.9
Maximum Speeds/Rev Mph (Km/H)37.5
TransmissionAutomatic Powershift
Number Of Speeds - Forward4
Number Of Speeds - Reverse4
Capacities
Front Axle5,309 cu in
Fuel Tank125 gal
Cooling System31.8 gal
Rear Axle21.4 gal
Engine Oil11.9 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling20.1 gal
Final Drive
Reduction GearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearTorque proportioning
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reduction
Brakes
Parking BrakeWet
Service BrakeHydraulically actuated
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly used
Additional specifications
Number Of Cylinders6
Bore5.6 in
Stroke6.5 in
Breakout Force25000 kgf
Bucket Width9 ft
Transmission TypeFull-power shift, planetary type
Hydraulic System89.1 gal
Standard Fitment Size29.5 R25 2Star VSDL L5
Operating Weight77,162 lb
Drive SystemFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ̊ total oscillation

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Compare Komatsu WA430-6, WA470-6A, WA470-7, WA480-6A, WA500-6, WA500-7
Dimensions and weight
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Ground Clearance1.5 ft1.73 ft1.73 ft1.73 ft1.48 ft1.48 ft
Height To Top Of Cab11.13 ft11.49 ft11.49 ft11.49 ft12.42 ft12.42 ft
Wheelbase10.83 ft135.83 in135.83 in135.83 in12.41 ft12.41 ft
Length326.97 in8,875 mm8,875 mm9,155 mm386.42 in386.42 in
Turning Circle48.13 ft50.14 ft50.2 ft50.53 ft50.2 ft50.2 ft
Steering System
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Steering System TypeArticulatedArticulated type, full-hydraulic power steeringArticulated type, full-hydraulic power steeringArticulated type, full-hydraulic power steeringArticulatedArticulated
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire20.8 ft21.8 ft21.8 ft21.8 ft21.1 ft21.1 ft
Engine
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Horsepower, Gross-SAE J1995232 hp273.6 hp273.6 hp300.4 hp356.8 hp356.8 hp
Horsepower, Net-ISO 9249230.7 hp272.3 hp272.3 hp299.1 hp352.7 hp352.7 hp
Fan Drive MethodHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicHydraulicHydraulic
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubricatioGear pump, force-lubricationGear pump, force-lubricationGear pump, force-lubricationGear pump, force-lubricatioGear pump, force-lubricatio
FilterFull-flow typeFull-flow typeFull-flow typeFull-flow typeFull-flow typeFull-flow type
Number Of Cylinders666666
Engine ModelSAA6D114E-3Komatsu SAA6D125E-5Komatsu SAA6D125E-6Komatsu SAA6D125E-5SAA6D140E-5SAA6D140E-6
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycle
Air CleanerDry typeDry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicatorDry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicatorDry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicatorDry typeDry type
GovernorAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronic
Displacement504.7 cu in673.8 cu in673.8 cu in673.8 cu in930.1 cu in930.1 cu in
AspirationTurbocharged, after cooledTurbocharged, aftercooledTurbocharged, aftercooled, cooled EGRTurbocharged, aftercooledTurbocharged, after cooledTurbocharged, after cooled
Bore4.5 in3.6 in3.6 in5 in5.6 in5.6 in
Stroke5.4 in17.4 in17.4 in6 in6.5 in6.5 in
Driveline
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
BrakeHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet disc
Ride Control SystemStandardStandardStandardStandardStandardStandard
Number Of Speeds - Forward444444
Number Of Speeds - Reverse444444
Capacities
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Front Axle2,990 cu in3,662 cu in3,478 cu in3,601 cu in5,309 cu in5,309 cu in
Fuel Tank85.9 gal109.2 gal100.4 gal109.2 gal125 gal125 gal
Cooling System8.5 gal16.2 gal21.2 gal16.2 gal31.8 gal31.8 gal
Rear Axle10.6 gal14.8 gal14.8 gal15.6 gal21.4 gal21.4 gal
Hydraulic System36.8 gal45.8 gal45.8 gal45.8 gal89.1 gal89.1 gal
Engine Oil8 gal10.1 gal10.1 gal10.1 gal11.9 gal11.9 gal
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling14.3 gal17.2 gal17.2 gal17.2 gal20.1 gal20.1 gal
Operational
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Bucket Capacity Range – SAE3.1 - 4.63.6 - 5.23.6 - 5.23.8 - 6.14.3-5.6 m35.6-7.0 m3
Standard Bucket Capacity – SAE5 yd34.654.655.07.4 yd38.4 yd3
Bucket DescriptionGP Bucket, Bolt EdgeGP Bucket, bolt on edgeGP Bucket, bolt on edgeGP Bucket, bolt on edgeGP Bucket, Bolt EdgeGP Bucket, Bolt Edge
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn30,225 lb36,707 lb38,735 lb39,628 lb50,510 lb50,510 lb
Breakout Force18400 kgf19600196002160025000 kgf25000 kgf
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle10 ft10.5 ft10.5 ft10.6 ft10.9 ft10.9 ft
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle4 ft4.1 ft4.1 ft4.7 ft5 ft5 ft
Bucket Width10.1 ft10.5 ft10.5 ft10.5 ft9 ft9 ft
Bucket Link TypeZ-BarZ-BarZ-BarZ-BarZ-barZ-bar
Transmission and speeds
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Transmission TypeAutomatic full-power shiftFull-powershifAutomatic full-powershift, countershaft typeFull-powershifFull-power shift, planetary typeFull-power shift, planetary type
Weights
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Operating Weight41,072 lb51,500 lb52,889 lb56,009 lb77,162 lb77,162 lb
Hydraulic System
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Steering Pump TypePiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston PumpPiston Pump
Control Valve2-spool type2-spool type2-spool type2-spool type2-spool type2-spool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston type
Raise Time6.1 sec5.4 sec6.1 sec6.1 sec7.2 sec7.2 sec
Dump Time2 sec1.6 sec1.6 sec1.6 sec1.7 sec1.7 sec
Lower Time3.3 sec3.7 sec3.1 sec3.8 sec4.2 sec4.2 sec
Final Drive
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Reduction GearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearTorque proportioningConventional typeConventional typeConventional typeTorque proportioningTorque proportioning
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reduction
Brakes
SpecificationWA430-6WA470-6AWA470-7WA480-6AWA500-6WA500-7
Parking BrakeWetWet disc brakeWet disc brakeWet disc brakeWetWet
Service BrakeHydraulically actuatedHydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheelsHydraulically actuated, wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheelsHydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheelsHydraulically actuatedHydraulically actuated
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly used

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