Komatsu wa270 8e0 Wheel Loader Specs (2021-2026)

The Komatsu wa270 8e0 Wheel Loader (2021-2026) combines low engine power at 154 hp (115 kW) with low weight at 29,652 lb (13.4 t). Its published bucket capacity is 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2021-2026

Weight: 29,652 lb (13.4 t)Engine power: 154 hp (115 kW)Bucket capacity: 3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
29,652 lb (13.4 t)Weight
154 hp (115 kW)Engine power
3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)Bucket capacity
3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
26,527 lbf (118 kN)Lifting Force
23.6 mph (38 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

154 hp (115 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

29,652 lb (13.4 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.

Bucket capacity

Below average

3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is below the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Low

26,527 lbf (118 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is well 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.

Transport width

Average

8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Low 5.25 ft (1.6 m)Typical 8.71 ft (2.65 m)High 15.8 ft (4.81 m)

Transport width is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius19.2 ft (5.86 m)
Maximum discharge height9.28 ft (2.83 m)
Bucket width8.33 ft (2.54 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length24.6 ft (7.51 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport width8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer Komatsu
Model wa270 8e0
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2021-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power154 hp (115 kW)
Lifting Force26,527 lbf (118 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed23.6 mph (38 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Maximum discharge height9.28 ft (2.83 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.2 m)
Transport length24.6 ft (7.51 m)
Transport width8.1 ft (2.47 m)
Outside turning radius19.2 ft (5.86 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity3.01 yd³ (2.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity3.27 yd³ (2.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity2.75 yd³ (2.1 m³)
Weight29,652 lb (13.4 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke107×124 mm
Displacement1.77 US gal (6.69 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D107E-3
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesP&H
Steering modeKL