Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader Specs

Category: Wheel Loaders ➔
Manufacturer: Komatsu ➔
Model: WA900-3 ➔

The Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader is a powerful and reliable machine designed for heavy-duty tasks. With a bucket breakout force of 149,690 lbs and a heaped bucket capacity of 17.1 cu yd, this loader can handle a wide range of material handling applications with ease. Equipped with a turbocharged and aftercooled engine, the WA900-3 offers a gross power of 897 hp and a net power of 853 hp, ensuring high performance on the job site. Its hydraulic system features quick dump and lower times, along with a pump flow capacity of 107 gpm, making it efficient and productive. With an operating weight of 226,810 lbs and various other operational specifications, the Komatsu WA900-3 is a versatile and durable solution for demanding construction and mining operations.

General Specifications

Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader General Specifications specifications
Bucket Capacity	15.0 - 17.0 (11.5 - 13.0) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine Power	856 (638) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Engine type	SAA12V140E-3 — Starting 2016 Model Year
Max Dump Height	15.3 (4.6) — Starting 2016 Model Year
Operating Weight	236,340 - 236,670 (107,200 - 107,350) — Starting 2016 Model Year

Bucket

Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader Bucket specifications
Breakout Force	149,690.00 lbs (67,898.33 kg)
Bucket Capacity - heaped	17.10 cu yd (13.07 cu m)
Bucket Capacity - struck	14.40 cu yd (11.01 cu m)
Bucket Width	15.80 ft (4.82 m)
Dump Clearance at Max Raise	15.50 ft (4.72 m)

Dimensions

Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader Dimensions specifications
Ground Clearance	1.90 ft (0.58 m)
Height - Top of Cab	17.40 ft (5.30 m)
Hinge Pin - Max Height	22.90 ft (6.98 m)
Length with Bucket on Ground	47.40 ft (14.45 m)
Reach at Max Lift and Dump	8.10 ft (2.47 m)
Wheelbase	18.00 ft (5.49 m)
Width Over Tires	15.10 ft (4.60 m)

Engine

Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged and Aftercooled
Displacement	1,861.00 cu in (30,496.39 cu cm)
Engine Model	SAA12V140ZE-2
Gross Power	897.00 hp (668.90 kw)
Net Power	853.00 hp (636.09 kw)
Number of Cylinders	12
Power Measured @	2000 rpm

Hydraulic System

Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader Hydraulic System specifications
Dump Time	2 seconds
Lower Time	4.8 seconds
Pump Flow Capacity	107.00 gpm (405.00 lpm)
Pump Type	variable capacity piston pump
Raise Time	11.2 seconds
Relief Valve Setting	4977 psi

Operating Specifications

Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader Operating Specifications specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	75 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	79.50 gal (300.91 l)
Engine Oil Fluid Capacity	34.90 gal (132.10 l)
Front Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	95.10 gal (359.95 l)
Fuel Capacity	376.50 gal (1,425.05 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	191.50 gal (724.83 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Operating Weight	226,810.00 lbs (102,879.41 kg)
Rated Bucket Capacity	15.00-17.00 cu yd (11.47-13.00 cu m)
Rear Axle Oscillation	22 degrees
Rear Axle/Diff Fluid Capacity	95.10 gal (359.95 l)
Static Tipping Weight	145,813.80 lbs (66,140.11 kg)
Tire Size	45/64-45
Transmission Fluid Capacity	37.00 gal (140.05 l)
Turning Radius	36.40 ft (11.09 m)

Transmission

Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader Transmission specifications
Max Speed - Forward	17.40 mph (28.00 kph)
Max Speed - Reverse	17.60 mph (28.32 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	3
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	power shift

Weights

Komatsu WA900-3 Wheel Loader Weights specifications
Operating Weight	236,340.00-236,670.00 lbs (107,202.15-107,351.84 kg)

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