Komatsu wa250 5 Wheel Loader Specs (2003-2006)

The Komatsu wa250 5 Wheel Loader (2003-2006) combines low engine power at 135 hp (101 kW) with low weight at 30,424 lb (13.8 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 5.23 yd³ (4 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2003-2006

Weight: 30,424 lb (13.8 t)Engine power: 135 hp (101 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
30,424 lb (13.8 t)Weight
135 hp (101 kW)Engine power
5.23 yd³ (4 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.62 yd³ (2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
30,574 lbf (136 kN)Lifting Force
23.6 mph (38 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.1 ft (2.47 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

135 hp (101 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

30,424 lb (13.8 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Average

5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Below average

30,574 lbf (136 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

23.6 mph (38 km/h)
Low 12 mph (19.3 km/h)Typical 21.4 mph (34.4 km/h)High 26.7 mph (43 km/h)

Travel speed is above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius18.9 ft (5.75 m)
Maximum discharge height9.53 ft (2.9 m)
Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length22.7 ft (6.92 m)
Transport height10.6 ft (3.24 m)
Transport width8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Komatsu
Model wa250 5
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2003-2006
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power135 hp (101 kW)
Lifting Force30,574 lbf (136 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed23.6 mph (38 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Maximum discharge height9.53 ft (2.9 m)
Transport height10.6 ft (3.24 m)
Transport length22.7 ft (6.92 m)
Transport width8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Outside turning radius18.9 ft (5.75 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity5.23 yd³ (4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.62 yd³ (2 m³)
Weight30,424 lb (13.8 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement1.56 US gal (5.9 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D102E

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R 25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL