Among the key figures for the Komatsu wa 50 6 Wheel Loader (2009-2016) are low engine power at 39.8 hp (29.7 kW) and low weight at 8,433 lb (3.83 t). The listed bucket capacity is 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2009-2016
Weight: 8,433 lb (3.83 t)Engine power: 39.8 hp (29.7 kW)Bucket capacity: 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Engine speed at max torque: 2,400 rpm
8,433 lb (3.83 t)Weight
39.8 hp (29.7 kW)Engine power
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Bucket capacity
2,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
5.54 ft (1.69 m)Transport width
5.54 ft (1.69 m)Bucket width
8.33 ft (2.54 m)Transport height
15 ft (4.58 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
39.8 hp (29.7 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
8,433 lb (3.83 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
Low
0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 4 yd³ (3.06 m³)High 15 yd³ (11.5 m³)
Bucket capacity is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Low
5.54 ft (1.69 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 below the typical figure.
Transport height
Below average
8.33 ft (2.54 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 below the typical figure.
Transport length
Low
15 ft (4.58 m)
Low 14.9 ft (4.55 m)Typical 25.2 ft (7.69 m)High 49.9 ft (15.2 m)
Transport length is well below 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 50 6 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2009-2016 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power39.8 hp (29.7 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,400 rpm
Dimensions
Bucket width5.54 ft (1.69 m)
Transport height8.33 ft (2.54 m)
Transport length15 ft (4.58 m)
Transport width5.54 ft (1.69 m)
Outside turning radius10.3 ft (3.12 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)
Weight8,433 lb (3.83 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke88×90 mm
Displacement0.58 US gal (2.19 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine type4D88E-6B
Number of cylinders4.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres15.5/70-18-8 PR
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
Steering modeAL

