Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref komatsu-wa480-6a-wheel-loader
Komatsu WA480-6A
The Komatsu WA480-6A is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 56,008.5 lb (25,405 kg).
✓ QA-verified — every figure checked for unit consistency, physical possibility, and class plausibility; failures withheld → Operating weight
56,008.5lb
25,405kg
◆Where it sits in its classpercentile · medium wheel loaders
Among 198 medium wheel loaders (45,000–90,000 lb), the Komatsu WA480-6A sits in the middle of its class:
- Operating weight 56,010 lb heavier than 58% (n=198)
Not positioned on engine power, bucket capacity — withheld or unpublished for this machine.
01 Tyres Specification
| Standard Fitment Size | 26.5 R25 L3 |
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02 Steering System Specification
| Steering System Type | Articulated type, full-hydraulic power steering | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire | 21.8ft in | 6630mm |
| Steering Angle | 35degrees |
03 Engine Specification
| Horsepower, Gross-Sae J1995 | 300.4hp | 224kw |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249 | 299.1hp | 223kw |
| Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349 | 283hp | 211kw |
| Fan Drive Method | Hydraulic | |
| Lubrication Method | Gear pump, force-lubrication | |
| Filter | Full-flow type | |
| Number Of Cylinders | 6 | |
| Engine Model | Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 | |
| Engine Type | Water-cooled, 4-cycle | |
| Air Cleaner | Dry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicator | |
| Governor | All-speed, electronic | |
| Rated Power | 2000 | |
| Displacement | 673.8cu in | 11.1L |
| Aspiration | Turbocharged, aftercooled | |
| Fuel Type | Direct injection | |
| Bore | 5in | 125mm |
| Stroke | 6in | 150mm |
04 Driveline Specification
| Brake | Hydraulic, Wet disc | |
|---|---|---|
| Ride Control System | Standard | |
| Maximum Speeds Fwd | 22.6mph | 36.3km/h |
| Maximum Speeds Rev | 23.3mph | 37.4km/h |
| Number Of Speeds - Forward | 4 | |
| Number Of Speeds - Reverse | 4 | |
| Transmission Type | Automatic Powershift |
05 Capacities Specification
| Front Axle | 3600.5cu in | 59L |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank | 109.2gal | 413L |
| Cooling System | 16.2gal | 61L |
| Rear Axle | 15.6gal | 59L |
| Hydraulic System | 45.8gal | 173L |
| Engine Oil | 10.1gal | 38L |
| Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling | 17.2gal | 65L |
06 Operational Specification
| Bucket Capacity Range – Sae | 3.8 - 6.1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Bucket Capacity – Sae | 5.0 | |
| Bucket Description | GP Bucket, bolt on edge | |
| Static Tipping Load,Full Turn | 39628.1lb | 17975kg |
| Breakout Force | 21600 | |
| Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle | 10.6ft in | 3205mm |
| Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle | 4.7ft in | 1410mm |
| Bucket Width | 10.5ft in | 3170mm |
| Bucket Link Type | Z-Bar |
07 Transmission Specification
| Transmission Type | Full-powershif |
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08 Weights Specification
| Operating Weight | 56008.5lb | 25405kg |
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09 Hydraulic System Specification
| Steering Pump Type | Piston Pump | |
|---|---|---|
| Loader Control Type | Piston Pump | |
| Number Of Cylinders | 2 | |
| Bore | 3.6in | 90mm |
| Hydraulic Pump | Piston pump | |
| Steering System Relief Valve Setting | 3555psi | 24510.9kPa |
| Loader Control Relief Valve Setting | 4980psi | 34335.9kPa |
| Steering System Capacity | 51.6gal/min | 195L/min |
| Loader Control Capacity | 68.7gal/min | 260L/min |
| Control Valve | 2-spool type | |
| Control Positions Boom | Raise, hold, lower, and float | |
| Control Positions Bucket | Tilt-back, hold, and dump | |
| Hydraulic Cylinders Type | Double-acting, piston type | |
| Boom | Raise, hold, lower, and float | |
| Bucket | Tilt-back, hold, and dump | |
| Stroke | 441 mm | |
| Raise Time | 6.1sec | |
| Dump Time | 1.6sec | |
| Lower Time | 3.8sec |
10 Final Drive Specification
| Reduction Gear | Spiral bevel gear | |
|---|---|---|
| Differential Gear | Conventional type | |
| Final Reduction Gear | Planetary gear, single reduction | |
| Drive System | Four-wheel drive | |
| Front | Fixed, semi-floating | |
| Rear | Center-pin support, semi-floating, 26˚ total oscillation |
11 Brakes Specification
| Parking Brake | Wet disc brake | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brake | Hydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels | |
| Emergency Brake | Parking brake is commonly used |
12 Dimensions Dimensions
| Ground Clearance | 1.73ft in | 525mm |
|---|---|---|
| Height To Top Of Cab | 11.49ft in | 3500mm |
| Wheelbase | 135.83in | 3450mm |
| Length | 9155 mm | |
| Turning Circle | 50.53ft in | 15400mm |
| Width Over Tyres | 118.51in | 3010mm |
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.