The Komatsu wa480lc 6 Wheel Loader (2006-2017) combines high engine power at 300 hp (224 kW) with high weight at 55,116 lb (25 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2006-2017
Weight: 55,116 lb (25 t)Engine power: 300 hp (224 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 6.54 yd³ (5 m³)
55,116 lb (25 t)Weight
300 hp (224 kW)Engine power
5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)Bucket capacity
6.54 yd³ (5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
59,125 lbf (263 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
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
55,116 lb (25 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
5.89 yd³ (4.5 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
59,125 lbf (263 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 (3.17 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 conditioningYES
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | wa480lc 6 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2006-2017 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power300 hp (224 kW)
Lifting Force59,125 lbf (263 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed24.9 mph (40 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width10.4 ft (3.16 m)
Maximum discharge height10.6 ft (3.23 m)
Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport length30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Transport width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Outside turning radius25.5 ft (7.76 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity6.54 yd³ (5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)
Weight55,116 lb (25 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
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