Komatsu wa470 5 Wheel Loader Specs (2001-2005)

The Komatsu wa470 5 Wheel Loader (2001-2005) is characterised by high engine power at 271 hp (202 kW) and above-average weight at 51,147 lb (23.2 t). Its published maximum bucket capacity is 7.85 yd³ (6 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2001-2005

Weight: 51,147 lb (23.2 t)Engine power: 271 hp (202 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 7.85 yd³ (6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
51,147 lb (23.2 t)Weight
271 hp (202 kW)Engine power
7.85 yd³ (6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
53,729 lbf (239 kN)Lifting Force
25.4 mph (40.9 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
9.52 ft (2.9 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

271 hp (202 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well above the typical figure.

Weight

Above average

51,147 lb (23.2 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

High

7.85 yd³ (6 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

High

4.97 yd³ (3.8 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 above the typical figure.

Lifting Force

High

53,729 lbf (239 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

25.4 mph (40.9 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 capacity7.85 yd³ (6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius22.6 ft (6.9 m)
Bucket width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Maximum discharge height10.2 ft (3.1 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length29.1 ft (8.88 m)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.46 m)
Transport width9.52 ft (2.9 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 wa470 5
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2001-2005
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power271 hp (202 kW)
Lifting Force53,729 lbf (239 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed25.4 mph (40.9 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Maximum discharge height10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.46 m)
Transport length29.1 ft (8.88 m)
Transport width9.52 ft (2.9 m)
Outside turning radius22.6 ft (6.9 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity7.85 yd³ (6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight51,147 lb (23.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement2.92 US gal (11 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D114E-3

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 R 25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL