Komatsu wa430 6e0 Wheel Loader Specs (2005-2016)

The Komatsu wa430 6e0 Wheel Loader (2005-2016) is characterised by above-average engine power at 231 hp (172 kW) and typical weight at 42,329 lb (19.2 t). The listed bucket capacity is 4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2005-2016

Weight: 42,329 lb (19.2 t)Engine power: 231 hp (172 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)
42,329 lb (19.2 t)Weight
231 hp (172 kW)Engine power
4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)Bucket capacity
4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
41,590 lbf (185 kN)Lifting Force
24.2 mph (39 km/h)Travel speed
2,100 rpmEngine speed at max torque
9.84 ft (3 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Above average

231 hp (172 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is above the typical figure.

Weight

Average

42,329 lb (19.2 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is close to the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

Average

4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Above average

41,590 lbf (185 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

24.2 mph (39 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

Above average

9.84 ft (3 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 above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius23.9 ft (7.29 m)
Maximum discharge height13.6 ft (4.16 m)
Bucket width9.81 ft (2.99 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Transport height11.1 ft (3.39 m)
Transport width9.84 ft (3 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

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

Model information

Manufacturer Komatsu
Model wa430 6e0
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2005-2016
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power231 hp (172 kW)
Lifting Force41,590 lbf (185 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,100 rpm
Travel speed24.2 mph (39 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Maximum discharge height13.6 ft (4.16 m)
Transport height11.1 ft (3.39 m)
Transport length28.5 ft (8.7 m)
Transport width9.84 ft (3 m)
Outside turning radius23.9 ft (7.29 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.32 yd³ (3.3 m³)
Weight42,329 lb (19.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement2.18 US gal (8.27 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D114E

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchYes
Standard tyres23.5 R 25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL