Komatsu wa 450 3 Wheel Loader Specs (1996-2007)

In specification terms, the Komatsu wa 450 3 Wheel Loader (1996-2007) shows high engine power at 290 hp (216 kW) alongside above-average weight at 49,350 lb (22.4 t). It also has bucket capacity of 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 1996-2007

Weight: 49,350 lb (22.4 t)Engine power: 290 hp (216 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Travel speed: 21.1 mph (34 km/h)
49,350 lb (22.4 t)Weight
290 hp (216 kW)Engine power
5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)Bucket capacity
21.1 mph (34 km/h)Travel speed
2,140 rpmEngine speed at max torque
10.4 ft (3.17 m)Transport width
10.4 ft (3.17 m)Bucket width
11.7 ft (3.56 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

290 hp (216 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

Above average

49,350 lb (22.4 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

High

5.49 yd³ (4.2 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.

Travel speed

Average

21.1 mph (34 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 close to 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.

Transport height

Average

11.7 ft (3.56 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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius22.4 ft (6.83 m)
Bucket width10.4 ft (3.17 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length27.5 ft (8.39 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.56 m)
Transport width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
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 wa 450 3
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 1996-2007
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power290 hp (216 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,140 rpm
Travel speed21.1 mph (34 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport height11.7 ft (3.56 m)
Transport length27.5 ft (8.39 m)
Transport width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Outside turning radius22.4 ft (6.83 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity5.49 yd³ (4.2 m³)
Weight49,350 lb (22.4 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke125×147 mm
Displacement2.87 US gal (10.9 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeM11
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-25-20PR (L3)

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL