# 2008 Komatsu WA500-6 **URL:** > This machine has been sold or is not currently for sale. ## Listing details - **Price:** Sold - **Listing ID:** 88900676 - **Year:** 2008 - **Manufacturer:** Komatsu - **Model:** WA500-6 - **Category:** Wheel Loaders - **Type:** Large Wheel Loaders - **Hours:** 18337 - **Serial number:** KMTWA096C57A92544 - **Location:** Sandy Hook, Mb - **Auction starts:** 2026-09-18 ## Description Enclosed Cab, Air Conditioner, Air Ride Seat, Ride Control, 130 in Spade Nose Bucket, 29.5R25 Tires Oil leak as per owner - The closing times of lots 2 & 3 are tied together - Any time extensions will be applied to all lots ## Manufacturer specifications ### Axles - **Drive System:** Four-wheel drive - **Front:** Fixed, semi-floating - **Rear:** Center-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ? total oscillation ### Brakes - **Emergency Brake:** Parking brake is commonly used - **Parking Brake:** Wet - **Service Brake:** Hydraulically actuated ### Capacities - **Cooling System:** 31.8 gal (120.36 l) - **Engine Oil:** 11.9 gal (45.04 l) - **Front Axle:** 5309.1 cu in (87000.75 cu cm) - **Fuel Tank:** 125 gal (473.13 l) - **Hydraulic System:** 89.1 gal (337.24 l) - **Rear Axle:** 21.4 gal (81 l) - **Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling:** 20.1 gal (76.08 l) ### Dimensions - **Ground Clearance:** 1.48 ft (0.45 m) - **Height:** 12.4167 ft (3.78 m) - **Height To Top Of Cab:** 12.42 ft (3.79 m) - **Length:** 32 ft (9.75 m) - **Length:** 386.42 in (981.51 cm) - **Turning Circle:** 50.2 ft (15.3 m) - **Weight:** 74010 lbs (33570.41 kg) - **Wheelbase:** 12.41 ft (3.78 m) - **Width:** 10.4167 ft (3.18 m) - **Width Over Tires:** 10.47 ft (3.19 m) ### Driveline - **Brake:** Hydraulic, Wet disc - **Maximum Speeds/Fwd Mph (Km/H):** 34.9 - **Maximum Speeds/Rev Mph (Km/H):** 37.5 - **Number Of Speeds - Forward:** 4 - **Number Of Speeds - Reverse:** 4 - **Ride Control System:** Standard - **Transmission:** Automatic Powershift ### Engine - **Air Cleaner:** Dry type - **Aspiration:** Turbocharged, after cooled - **Bore:** 5.6 in (14.22 cm) - **Displacement:** 930.1 cu in (15241.64 cu cm) - **Engine Make:** 2238 - **Engine Model:** SAA6D140E-5 - **Engine Type:** Water-cooled, 4-cycle - **Fan Drive Method:** ?Hydraulic - **Filter:** Full-flow type - **Fuel System:** Direct injection - **Governor:** All-speed, electronic - **Horsepower, Gross-Sae J1995:** 356.8 hp (266.07 kw) - **Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249:** 352.7 hp (263.01 kw) - **Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349:** 332.6 hp (248.02 kw) - **Lubrication Method:** Gear pump, force-lubricatio - **Number Of Cylinders:** 6 - **Piston Displacement:** 930.1 cu in (15241.64 cu cm) - **Stroke:** 6.5 in (16.51 cm) ### Final Drive - **Differential Gear:** Torque proportioning - **Final Reduction Gear:** Planetary gear, single reduction - **Reduction Gear:** Spiral bevel gear ### Hydraulic System - **Bore:** 4 in (10.16 cm) - **Bucket Cylinde Bore:** 7.3 in (18.54 cm) - **Bucket Cylinde Stroke:** 26.6 in (67.56 cm) - **Control Positions Boom:** Raise, hold, lower, and float - **Control Positions Bucket:** Tilt-back, hold, and dump - **Control Valve:** 2-spool type - **Dump Time:** 1.7 sec - **Hydraulic Cylinders Type:** Double-acting, piston type - **Lift Cylinder:** 2 - **Lift Cylinder Bore:** 6.3 in (16 cm) - **Lift Cylinder Stroke:** 35.4 in (89.92 cm) - **Loader Control Capacity:** 84.6 gpm (320.21 lpm) - **Loader Control Type:** Piston Pump - **Lower Time:** 4.2 sec - **Number Of Cylinders:** 2 - **Pump Flow Capacity:** 31.8 gpm (120.36 lpm) - **Pump Type:** Piston Pump - **Raise Time:** 7.2 sec - **Relief Valve Setting:** 34.3 MPa 350 kgf/cm 2 4,980 ps - **Steering Pump Type:** Piston Pump - **Stroke:** 19.2 in (48.77 cm) ### Operational - **Breakout Force:** 25000 kgf - **Bucket Capacity Range – Sae:** 4.3-5.6 m3 - **Bucket Description:** GP Bucket, Bolt Edge - **Bucket Link Type:** Z-bar - **Bucket Width:** 9 ft (2.74 m) - **Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle:** 10.9 ft (3.32 m) - **Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle:** 5 ft (1.52 m) - **Standard Bucket Capacity – Sae:** 7.4 cu yd - **Static Tipping Load,Full Turn:** 50510.2 lbs (22911.07 kg) ### Steering System - **Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire:** 21.1 ft (6.43 m) - **Steering System Type:** Articulated ### Tires - **Standard Fitment Size:** 29.5 R25 2Star VSDL L5 ### Transmission - **Max Speed - Forward:** 21.7 mph (34.92 kph) - **Max Speed - Reverse:** 22.7 mph (36.53 kph) - **Number Of Forward Gears:** 4 - **Number Of Reverse Gears:** 4 - **Transmission Type:** Full-power shift, planetary type ### Weights - **Operating Weight:** 77161.8 lbs (35000.05 kg) ## About this model Komatsu WA500-6 wheel loader is a large production loader used in quarry, aggregate, mining, and heavy material handling applications. It is equipped with a Komatsu diesel engine and a hydraulic system designed for high breakout force, efficient loading, and reliable cycle performance. The WA500-6 typically features a Z-bar linkage, articulated steering, and a spacious operator cab with controls arranged for visibility and productivity. Common uses include truck loading, stockpile work, and bulk material movement. As part of Komatsu's WA series, the WA500-6 is known for durability, service access, and compatibility with demanding site conditions. ## Photos ![2008 Komatsu WA500-6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22544/978/3fb98236-f76f-4f82-8a18-4e420bd1ddfd-hr.jpg) ![2008 Komatsu WA500-6 photo 2](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22544/978/3af493ce-c3f5-348b-bb68-7cd166827121-hr.jpg) ![2008 Komatsu WA500-6 photo 3](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22544/978/a236b592-e082-328e-8f62-6d76700c1085-hr.jpg) ![2008 Komatsu WA500-6 photo 4](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22544/978/d5eb1889-d371-3831-b9b4-83b42b8abb2c-hr.jpg) ![2008 Komatsu WA500-6 photo 5](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22544/978/039a1623-1811-3f73-b215-45f7e63f1f30-hr.jpg) ![2008 Komatsu WA500-6 photo 6](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22544/978/26b21c52-2c39-4f38-91b9-6418fc393a61-hr.jpg) ![2008 Komatsu WA500-6 photo 7](https://www-ironplanet.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/i/22544/978/c1fffd85-61b5-4ca5-85cc-f567e8108ba2-hr.jpg)