Komatsu wa470 8e0 Wheel Loader Specs (2021-2026)

In specification terms, the Komatsu wa470 8e0 Wheel Loader (2021-2026) shows high engine power at 274 hp (204 kW) alongside above-average weight at 53,528 lb (24.3 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2021-2026

Weight: 53,528 lb (24.3 t)Engine power: 274 hp (204 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 5.69 yd³ (4.35 m³)
53,528 lb (24.3 t)Weight
274 hp (204 kW)Engine power
5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Bucket capacity
5.69 yd³ (4.35 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
46,086 lbf (205 kN)Lifting Force
24.2 mph (39 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

274 hp (204 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

53,528 lb (24.3 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.

Bucket capacity

High

5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)

Bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Lifting Force

High

46,086 lbf (205 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

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

9.76 ft (2.98 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

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity5.69 yd³ (4.35 m³)
Bucket capacity5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius22.9 ft (6.97 m)
Bucket width9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Maximum discharge height9.81 ft (2.99 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length30.1 ft (9.18 m)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.48 m)
Transport width9.76 ft (2.98 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 8e0
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2021-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power274 hp (204 kW)
Lifting Force46,086 lbf (205 kN)
Maximum torque1330/1450 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed24.2 mph (39 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Maximum discharge height9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.48 m)
Transport length30.1 ft (9.18 m)
Transport width9.76 ft (2.98 m)
Outside turning radius22.9 ft (6.97 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity5.69 yd³ (4.35 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
Weight53,528 lb (24.3 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke125×150 mm
Displacement2.92 US gal (11 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D125E-7
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 R25

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL