Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref komatsu-wa480-5-wheel-loader

Komatsu WA480-5

The Komatsu WA480-5 is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 54,564.41 lb (24,750 kg), a 283 hp engine, and a 5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³) bucket.

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Operating weight
54,564.41lb
24,750kg
Engine power
283hp
211.04kW
Gross Power
Bucket capacity
5.89yd³
4.5m³

Where it sits in its classpercentile · medium wheel loaders

Among 198 medium wheel loaders (45,000–90,000 lb), the Komatsu WA480-5 sits in the middle of its class:

  • Operating weight 54,560 lb heavier than 54% (n=198)
  • Engine power 283 hp more powerful than 56% (n=190)
  • Bucket capacity 5.9 yd³ larger-bucket than 60% (n=174)

Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm

3500B525C9410A
Side elevation
3500B2975D
Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 6
Engine Make 2238
Engine Model SAA6D125E-3
Gross Power 283hp 211.1kw
Power Measured @ 1760rpm
Displacement 673.8cu in 11.1L
Aspiration turbocharged

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 54564.5lb 24750kg
Fuel Capacity 110.2gal 417L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 78gal 295L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 12.5gal 47L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 13.3gal 50L
Transmission Fluid Capacity 17.2gal 65L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 14.6gal 55L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 14.6gal 55L
Static Tipping Weight 44180.7lb 20040kg
Turning Radius 20.5ft in 6236mm
Operating Voltage 24V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 50amps
Rear Axle Oscillation 30degrees
Tire Size 26.5 R25

03 Transmission Specification

Transmission Type automatic powershift transmission
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Max Speed - Forward 21.4mph 34.3km/h
Max Speed - Reverse 22.3mph 35.8km/h

04 Hydraulic System Specification

Relief Valve Setting 3045.8psi 21000kPa
Pump Flow Capacity 112.3gal/min 425L/min
Raise Time 6sec
Dump Time 1.4sec
Lower Time 3.7sec
Pump Type gear pump

05 Bucket Dimensions

Dump Clearance At Max Raise 10.63ft in 3240mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped 5.89yd3 4.5m3
Bucket Width 10.41ft in 3170mm
Breakout Force 51031.63lb 227kN

06 Dimensions Dimensions

Ground Clearance 1.73ft in 525mm
Length With Bucket On Ground 30.88ft in 9410mm
Width Over Tires 9.77ft in 2975mm
Height To Top Of Cab 11.49ft in 3500mm
Wheelbase 11.32ft in 3450mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height 14.73ft in 4487mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 4.43ft in 1350mm

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