The Komatsu wa 270 3 Wheel Loader (1998-2005) combines low engine power at 138 hp (103 kW) with low weight at 27,337 lb (12.4 t). The listed bucket capacity is 3.92 yd³ (3 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1998-2005
Weight: 27,337 lb (12.4 t)Engine power: 138 hp (103 kW)Bucket capacity: 3.92 yd³ (3 m³)Travel speed: 26 mph (41.8 km/h)
27,337 lb (12.4 t)Weight
138 hp (103 kW)Engine power
3.92 yd³ (3 m³)Bucket capacity
26 mph (41.8 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
417 lb-ft (566 Nm)Maximum torque
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Transport width
8.37 ft (2.55 m)Bucket width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
138 hp (103 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
Low
27,337 lb (12.4 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 below the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Average
3.92 yd³ (3 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is close to the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
26 mph (41.8 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.
Maximum torque
Low
417 lb-ft (566 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Maximum torque is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Average
8.37 ft (2.55 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 close to 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 | wa 270 3 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1998-2005 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power138 hp (103 kW)
Maximum torque417 lb-ft (566 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed26 mph (41.8 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Transport height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport length23.4 ft (7.12 m)
Transport width8.37 ft (2.55 m)
Outside turning radius17.2 ft (5.25 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity3.92 yd³ (3 m³)
Weight27,337 lb (12.4 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke102×120 mm
Displacement1.56 US gal (5.9 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeS6D102 E1
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres20.5-R25PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL
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