Komatsu wa470lc 6 Wheel Loader Specs (2006-2016)

The Komatsu wa470lc 6 Wheel Loader (2006-2016) brings together high engine power at 272 hp (203 kW) and above-average weight at 51,588 lb (23.4 t). Its published bucket capacity is 5.36 yd³ (4.1 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2006-2016

Weight: 51,588 lb (23.4 t)Engine power: 272 hp (203 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.36 yd³ (4.1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 7.85 yd³ (6 m³)
51,588 lb (23.4 t)Weight
272 hp (203 kW)Engine power
5.36 yd³ (4.1 m³)Bucket capacity
7.85 yd³ (6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
5.36 yd³ (4.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
52,156 lbf (232 kN)Lifting Force
24.9 mph (40 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

272 hp (203 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

51,588 lb (23.4 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

High

5.36 yd³ (4.1 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

52,156 lbf (232 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

24.9 mph (40 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

10.4 ft (3.16 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 capacity7.85 yd³ (6 m³)
Bucket capacity5.36 yd³ (4.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.36 yd³ (4.1 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius25.2 ft (7.67 m)
Bucket width9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Maximum discharge height9.51 ft (2.9 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Transport width10.4 ft (3.16 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 wa470lc 6
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2006-2016
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power272 hp (203 kW)
Lifting Force52,156 lbf (232 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width9.81 ft (2.99 m)
Maximum discharge height9.51 ft (2.9 m)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.47 m)
Transport length30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Transport width10.4 ft (3.16 m)
Outside turning radius25.2 ft (7.67 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity5.36 yd³ (4.1 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity7.85 yd³ (6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.36 yd³ (4.1 m³)
Weight51,588 lb (23.4 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement2.92 US gal (11 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D125E-5

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