In specification terms, the Komatsu wa 450 Wheel Loader (1988-1995) shows above-average engine power at 237 hp (177 kW) alongside typical weight at 42,384 lb (19.2 t). The listed bucket capacity is 4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1988-1995
Weight: 42,384 lb (19.2 t)Engine power: 237 hp (177 kW)Bucket capacity: 4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)Travel speed: 21.1 mph (34 km/h)
42,384 lb (19.2 t)Weight
237 hp (177 kW)Engine power
4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)Bucket capacity
21.1 mph (34 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
10 ft (3.05 m)Transport width
10 ft (3.05 m)Bucket width
11.4 ft (3.48 m)Transport height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
237 hp (177 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Average
42,384 lb (19.2 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)
Weight is close to the typical figure.
Bucket capacity
Above average
4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is 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 ft (3.05 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
11.4 ft (3.48 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 conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | wa 450 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1988-1995 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power237 hp (177 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed21.1 mph (34 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width10 ft (3.05 m)
Transport height11.4 ft (3.48 m)
Transport length26.8 ft (8.15 m)
Transport width10 ft (3.05 m)
Outside turning radius20.6 ft (6.27 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity4.58 yd³ (3.5 m³)
Weight42,384 lb (19.2 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke125×150 mm
Displacement2.91 US gal (11 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeS6D125
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres23.5-25-15 PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL
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