For the Komatsu wa500 1 Wheel Loader (1987-1997), high engine power at 291 hp (217 kW) is paired with high weight at 60,627 lb (27.5 t). The listed bucket capacity is 5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1987-1997
Weight: 60,627 lb (27.5 t)Engine power: 291 hp (217 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)
60,627 lb (27.5 t)Weight
291 hp (217 kW)Engine power
5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)Bucket capacity
5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
10.8 ft (3.3 m)Transport width
11.9 ft (3.63 m)Transport height
28.9 ft (8.81 m)Transport length
NoAir conditioning
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
291 hp (217 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
60,627 lb (27.5 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
5.75 yd³ (4.4 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.
Transport width
Above average
10.8 ft (3.3 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.
Transport height
Average
11.9 ft (3.63 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height is close to the typical figure.
Transport length
Above average
28.9 ft (8.81 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.55 m)Typical 25.2 ft (7.69 m)High 49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Transport length is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
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 | wa500 1 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1987-1997 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power291 hp (217 kW)
Dimensions
Transport height11.9 ft (3.63 m)
Transport length28.9 ft (8.81 m)
Transport width10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.75 yd³ (4.4 m³)
Weight60,627 lb (27.5 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeS6D140
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL
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