Komatsu wa500 7 Wheel Loader Specs (2017-2026)

For the Komatsu wa500 7 Wheel Loader (2017-2026), high engine power at 353 hp (263 kW) is paired with high weight at 84,966 lb (38.5 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2017-2026

Weight: 84,966 lb (38.5 t)Engine power: 353 hp (263 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 6.8 yd³ (5.2 m³)
84,966 lb (38.5 t)Weight
353 hp (263 kW)Engine power
8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
6.8 yd³ (5.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
23.2 mph (37.3 km/h)Travel speed
1,900 rpmEngine speed at max torque
12 ft (3.66 m)Transport width
12 ft (3.66 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

353 hp (263 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

84,966 lb (38.5 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.

Maximum bucket capacity

High

8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

High

6.8 yd³ (5.2 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

23.2 mph (37.3 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 above the typical figure.

Transport width

High

12 ft (3.66 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 well above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity6.8 yd³ (5.2 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius23.1 ft (7.05 m)
Bucket width12 ft (3.66 m)
Maximum discharge height10.7 ft (3.25 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length32.3 ft (9.84 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.79 m)
Transport width12 ft (3.66 m)
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 wa500 7
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2017-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power353 hp (263 kW)
Engine speed at max torque1,900 rpm
Travel speed23.2 mph (37.3 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width12 ft (3.66 m)
Maximum discharge height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.79 m)
Transport length32.3 ft (9.84 m)
Transport width12 ft (3.66 m)
Outside turning radius23.1 ft (7.05 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity6.8 yd³ (5.2 m³)
Weight84,966 lb (38.5 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke140×165 mm
Displacement4.03 US gal (15.2 L)
Emission levelTier 4
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D140E-6
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres29.5-25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA