Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref komatsu-wa480-6-wheel-loader

Komatsu WA480-6

The Komatsu WA480-6 is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 54,510 lb (24,725 kg), a 299 hp engine, and a 6 yd³ (4.6 m³) bucket.

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Operating weight
54,510lb
24,725kg
Engine power
299hp
223kW
Net Power
Bucket capacity
6yd³
4.6m³

Where it sits in its classpercentile · medium wheel loaders

Among 198 medium wheel loaders (45,000–90,000 lb), the Komatsu WA480-6 sits in the middle of its class:

  • Operating weight 54,510 lb heavier than 52% (n=198)
  • Engine power 299 hp more powerful than 66% (n=190)
  • Bucket capacity 6 yd³ larger-bucket than 66% (n=174)

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Side elevation
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Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 12
Engine Make 2238
Engine Model SAA6D125E-5
Net Power 299hp 223kw
Gross Power 300hp 224kw
Power Measured @ 2000rpm
Displacement 674cu in 11.1L
Aspiration Turbo-charged

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 54510lb 24725kg
Fuel Capacity 109.1gal 413L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 45.7gal 173L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 10gal 38L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 16.1gal 61L
Transmission Fluid Capacity 14.3gal 54L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 15.6gal 59L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 15.6gal 59L
Static Tipping Weight 45020lb 20420kg
Turning Radius 50.5ft in 15400mm

03 Transmission Specification

Transmission Type full-powershift, countershaft type
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Max Speed - Forward 21.4mph 34.5km/h
Max Speed - Reverse 22.1mph 35.6km/h

04 Hydraulic System Specification

Relief Valve Setting 3555psi 24510.9kPa
Pump Flow Capacity 63.9gal/min 242L/min
Raise Time 7sec
Dump Time 1.9sec
Lower Time 3.8sec
Pump Type Double-acting, piston type

05 Bucket Dimensions

Dump Clearance At Max Raise 10.5ft in 3205mm
Breakout Force 47660lb 212kN
Bucket Capacity - Heaped 6yd3 4.6m3
Bucket Capacity - Struck 5.2yd3 3.98m3
Bucket Width 10.42ft in 3170mm

06 Dimensions Dimensions

Ground Clearance 1.75ft in 525mm
Length With Bucket On Ground 30.67ft in 9345mm
Width Over Tires 9.92ft in 3010mm
Height To Top Of Cab 11.5ft in 3500mm
Wheelbase 11.33ft in 3450mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height 14.75ft in 4505mm

Method. Figures are manufacturer reference specifications, not measurements. Every value is checked for unit consistency, physically possible magnitude, and plausibility for its equipment class before publication; figures that fail any check are withheld rather than shown, and figures reconstructed from related data are marked above. Imperial and metric figures are reproduced as published, except where a note states otherwise.