Komatsu wa470 7 Wheel Loader Specs (2017-2026)

The Komatsu wa470 7 Wheel Loader (2017-2026) stands out for high engine power at 272 hp (203 kW), while above-average weight comes in at 53,308 lb (24.2 t). Another useful figure is maximum bucket capacity at 6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2017-2026

Weight: 53,308 lb (24.2 t)Engine power: 272 hp (203 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
53,308 lb (24.2 t)Weight
272 hp (203 kW)Engine power
6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
23.8 mph (38.3 km/h)Travel speed
2,000 rpmEngine speed at max torque
10.4 ft (3.17 m)Transport width
10.4 ft (3.17 m)Bucket width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

272 hp (203 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

53,308 lb (24.2 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is above the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Above average

6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)

Maximum bucket capacity is above the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

High

4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Low 0.78 yd³ (0.6 m³)Typical 3.71 yd³ (2.84 m³)High 12.4 yd³ (9.5 m³)

Minimum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Above average

23.8 mph (38.3 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.

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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius21.8 ft (6.63 m)
Maximum discharge height10.4 ft (3.19 m)
Bucket width10.4 ft (3.17 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length29.5 ft (9 m)
Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Komatsu
Model wa470 7
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2017-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power272 hp (203 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,000 rpm
Travel speed23.8 mph (38.3 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Maximum discharge height10.4 ft (3.19 m)
Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport length29.5 ft (9 m)
Transport width10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Outside turning radius21.8 ft (6.63 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity6.02 yd³ (4.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity4.97 yd³ (3.8 m³)
Weight53,308 lb (24.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke125X150 mm
Displacement2.92 US gal (11 L)
Emission levelTier 4
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D125E-6
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres26.5-R25 (L3)

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA