The Komatsu wa480 8e0 Wheel Loader (2021-2026) combines high engine power at 300 hp (224 kW) with high weight at 56,416 lb (25.6 t). Its published bucket capacity is 6.28 yd³ (4.8 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2021-2026
Weight: 56,416 lb (25.6 t)Engine power: 300 hp (224 kW)Bucket capacity: 6.28 yd³ (4.8 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
56,416 lb (25.6 t)Weight
300 hp (224 kW)Engine power
6.28 yd³ (4.8 m³)Bucket capacity
6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
6.28 yd³ (4.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
49,683 lbf (221 kN)Lifting Force
23.9 mph (38.5 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
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
56,416 lb (25.6 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
6.28 yd³ (4.8 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
49,683 lbf (221 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
23.9 mph (38.5 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
9.88 ft (3.01 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.
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 filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | wa480 8e0 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2021-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power300 hp (224 kW)
Lifting Force49,683 lbf (221 kN)
Maximum torque1390/1400 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed23.9 mph (38.5 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Maximum discharge height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.58 m)
Transport length30.8 ft (9.38 m)
Transport width9.88 ft (3.01 m)
Outside turning radius25.6 ft (7.81 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity6.28 yd³ (4.8 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity6.28 yd³ (4.8 m³)
Weight56,416 lb (25.6 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 (L3)
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL
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