Komatsu WA500-8 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: WA500-8 ➔

Komatsu WA500-8 wheel loader is a large production machine designed for quarry, aggregate, mining, and heavy material handling applications. It is equipped with a Komatsu diesel engine, hydrostatic or torque converter drivetrain depending on configuration, and a reinforced loader frame for demanding cycle work. The WA500-8 features a high-capacity bucket, articulated steering, and operator cab designed for visibility and control. Common uses include loading haul trucks, stockpiling material, and moving rock, sand, and gravel. The model is part of Komatsu's WA series of wheel loaders and is built for durability, fuel efficiency, and consistent performance in tough jobsite conditions.

General Specifications

Komatsu WA500-8 Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity	5.9 - 8.2 (4.5 - 6.3) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Bucket Capacity cu. yd. (cu m)	5.9 - 8.2 (4.5 - 6.3) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine Power	353 (263) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Power Net hp (kW)	353 (263) — Starting 2025 Model Year
Engine type	SAA6D140E-7 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height	10.8 (3.3) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Max Dump Height ft.( m)	10.9 (3.3) — Starting 2026 Model Year
Operating Weight	76,897 - 77,856 (34,880 - 35,315) — Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight lbs (kg)	78,272 - 78,782 (35,504 - 35,735) — Starting 2025 Model Year
OperatingWeight lbs. (kg)	78,273 - 78,782 (35,504 - 35,735) — Starting 2026 Model Year

Bucket

Komatsu WA500-8 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	10.80 ft (3.29 m)

Engine

Komatsu WA500-8 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Net Power	353.00 hp (263.24 kw)

Operating Specifications

Komatsu WA500-8 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Rated Bucket Capacity	5.90-8.20 cu yd (4.51-6.27 cu m)

Weights

Komatsu WA500-8 Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	76,897.00-77,856.00 lbs (34,879.94-35,314.93 kg)

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