Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: WA480-6A ➔

Brakes

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Brakes specifications
Emergency Brake	Parking brake is commonly used
Parking Brake	Wet disc brake
Service Brake	Hydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels

Capacities

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Capacities specifications
Cooling System	16.20 gal (61.32 l)
Engine Oil	10.10 gal (38.23 l)
Front Axle	3,600.50 cu in (59,001.75 cu cm)
Fuel Tank	109.20 gal (413.32 l)
Hydraulic System	45.80 gal (173.35 l)
Rear Axle	15.60 gal (59.05 l)
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling	17.20 gal (65.10 l)

Dimensions

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.73 ft (0.53 m)
Height To Top Of Cab	11.49 ft (3.50 m)
Length	9,155.00 mm (360.43 in)
Turning Circle	50.53 ft (15.40 m)
Wheelbase	135.83 in (345.01 cm)
Width Over Tyres	118.51 in (301.02 cm)

Driveline

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Driveline specifications
Brake	Hydraulic, Wet disc
Maximum Speeds Fwd	22.60 mph (36.37 kph)
Maximum Speeds Rev	23.30 mph (37.50 kph)
Number Of Speeds - Forward	4
Number Of Speeds - Reverse	4
Ride Control System	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic Powershift

Engine

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Air Cleaner	Dry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicator
Aspiration	Turbocharged, aftercooled
Bore	5.00 in (12.70 cm)
Displacement	673.80 cu in (11,041.63 cu cm)
Engine Model	Komatsu SAA6D125E-5
Engine Type	Water-cooled, 4-cycle
Fan Drive Method	Hydraulic
Filter	Full-flow type
Fuel Type	Direct injection
Governor	All-speed, electronic
Horsepower, Gross-Sae J1995	300.40 hp (224.01 kw)
Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249	299.10 hp (223.04 kw)
Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349	283.00 hp (211.04 kw)
Lubrication Method	Gear pump, force-lubrication
Number Of Cylinders	6
Rated Power	?2000
Stroke	6.00 in (15.24 cm)

Final Drive

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Final Drive specifications
Differential Gear	Conventional type
Drive System	Four-wheel drive
Final Reduction Gear	Planetary gear, single reduction
Front	Fixed, semi-floating
Rear	Center-pin support, semi-floating, 26? total oscillation
Reduction Gear	Spiral bevel gear

Hydraulic System

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Boom	Raise, hold, lower, and float
Bore	3.60 in (9.14 cm)
Bucket	Tilt-back, hold, and dump
Control Positions Boom	Raise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions Bucket	Tilt-back, hold, and dump
Control Valve	2-spool type
Dump Time	1.6 sec
Hydraulic Cylinders Type	Double-acting, piston type
Hydraulic Pump	Piston pump
Loader Control Capacity	68.70 gpm (260.03 lpm)
Loader Control Relief Valve Setting	4980 psi
Loader Control Type	Piston Pump
Lower Time	3.8 sec
Number Of Cylinders	2
Raise Time	6.1 sec
Steering Pump Type	Piston Pump
Steering System Capacity	51.60 gpm (195.31 lpm)
Steering System Relief Valve Setting	3555 psi
Stroke	441.00 mm (17.36 in)

Operational

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Operational specifications
Breakout Force	21600
Bucket Capacity Range – Sae	3.8 - 6.1
Bucket Description	GP Bucket, bolt on edge
Bucket Link Type	Z-Bar
Bucket Width	10.50 ft (3.20 m)
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle	10.60 ft (3.23 m)
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle	4.70 ft (1.43 m)
Standard Bucket Capacity – Sae	5.0
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn	39,628.10 lbs (17,975.03 kg)

Steering System

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Steering System specifications
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire	21.80 ft (6.64 m)
Steering Angle	35 degrees
Steering System Type	Articulated type, full-hydraulic power steering

Transmission

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Transmission Type	Full-powershif

Tyres

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Tyres specifications
Standard Fitment Size	26.5 R25 L3

Weights

Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	56,008.50 lbs (25,405.06 kg)

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