Specification sheet Wheel Loader Ref komatsu-wa500-3-wheel-loader

Komatsu WA500-3

The Komatsu WA500-3 is a wheel loader with an operating weight of 64,970.23 lb (29,470 kg), a 315 hp engine, and a 6.54 yd³ (5 m³) bucket.

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Operating weight
64,970.23lb
29,470kg
Engine power
315hp
234.9kW
Gross Power
Bucket capacity
6.54yd³
5m³

Where it sits in its classpercentile · medium wheel loaders

Among 198 medium wheel loaders (45,000–90,000 lb), the Komatsu WA500-3 sits above the median for its class:

  • Operating weight 64,970 lb heavier than 79% (n=198)
  • Engine power 315 hp more powerful than 74% (n=190)
  • Bucket capacity 6.5 yd³ larger-bucket than 80% (n=174)

Scale drawingdrawn to scale · mm

3860B450C9197A
Side elevation
3860B3190D
Front elevation

01 Engine Specification

Number Of Cylinders 6
Engine Make 2238
Engine Model SAD140E
Gross Power 315hp 234.9kw
Power Measured @ 2100rpm
Displacement 927.6cu in 15.2L
Aspiration Turbocharged

02 Operational Specification

Operating Weight 64970.3lb 29470kg
Fuel Capacity 121.6gal 460L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity 46.3gal 175L
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity 9.8gal 37L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity 26.2gal 99L
Transmission Fluid Capacity 16.4gal 62L
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 20.7gal 78L
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity 20.7gal 78L
Static Tipping Weight 51588.2lb 23400kg
Turning Radius 21.5ft in 6530mm
Operating Voltage 24V
Alternator Supplied Amperage 50amps
Rear Axle Oscillation 30degrees
Tire Size 26.5 - 25

03 Transmission Specification

Transmission Type powershift, planetary gear type
Number Of Forward Gears 4
Number Of Reverse Gears 4
Max Speed - Forward 20.6mph 33km/h
Max Speed - Reverse 22.5mph 36.1km/h

04 Hydraulic System Specification

Relief Valve Setting 3045.8psi 21000kPa
Pump Flow Capacity 92gal/min 348L/min
Raise Time 6.4sec
Dump Time 1.7sec
Lower Time 3.5sec
Pump Type gear pump

05 Bucket Dimensions

Dump Clearance At Max Raise 10.49ft in 3195mm
Bucket Capacity - Heaped 6.54yd3 5m3
Bucket Width 11.36ft in 3460mm
Breakout Force 55752.62lb 248kN

06 Dimensions Dimensions

Ground Clearance 1.48ft in 450mm
Length With Bucket On Ground 30.18ft in 9197mm
Width Over Tires 10.47ft in 3190mm
Height To Top Of Cab 12.67ft in 3860mm
Wheelbase 11.82ft in 3600mm
Hinge Pin - Max Height 14.76ft in 4496mm
Reach At Max Lift And Dump 4.35ft in 1323mm

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