The Komatsu wa480 6a Wheel Loader (2020-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 300 hp (224 kW) and high weight at 54,917 lb (24.9 t). Its published bucket capacity is 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2020-2026
Weight: 54,917 lb (24.9 t)Engine power: 300 hp (224 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Lifting Force: 50,807 lbf (226 kN)
54,917 lb (24.9 t)Weight
300 hp (224 kW)Engine power
5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Bucket capacity
50,807 lbf (226 kN)Lifting Force
22.6 mph (36.3 km/h)Travel speed
10.5 ft (3.19 m)Transport width
10.5 ft (3.19 m)Bucket width
11.5 ft (3.5 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
300 hp (224 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
High
54,917 lb (24.9 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
High
5.62 yd³ (4.3 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
50,807 lbf (226 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
Average
22.6 mph (36.3 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
10.5 ft (3.19 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.
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | wa480 6a |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2020-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power300 hp (224 kW)
Lifting Force50,807 lbf (226 kN)
Travel speed22.6 mph (36.3 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Maximum discharge height10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport length30.6 ft (9.32 m)
Transport width10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Outside turning radius21.8 ft (6.63 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
Weight54,917 lb (24.9 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke125×150 mm
Displacement2.92 US gal (11 L)
Emission levelTier 3. Stage 3A
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D125E-5
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25-20PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL
