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
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Working dimensions
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Overall size
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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

