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.
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 | 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


