Komatsu wa480 6a Wheel Loader Specs (2020-2026)

The Komatsu wa480 6a Wheel Loader (2020-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 300 hp (224 kW) and high weight at 54,917 lb (24.9 t). Its published bucket capacity is 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2020-2026

Weight: 54,917 lb (24.9 t)Engine power: 300 hp (224 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Lifting Force: 50,807 lbf (226 kN)
54,917 lb (24.9 t)Weight
300 hp (224 kW)Engine power
5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)Bucket capacity
50,807 lbf (226 kN)Lifting Force
22.6 mph (36.3 km/h)Travel speed
10.5 ft (3.19 m)Transport width
10.5 ft (3.19 m)Bucket width
11.5 ft (3.5 m)Transport height
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

300 hp (224 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

High

54,917 lb (24.9 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 above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

High

5.62 yd³ (4.3 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.

Lifting Force

High

50,807 lbf (226 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)

Lifting Force is well above the typical figure.

Travel speed

Average

22.6 mph (36.3 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Above average

10.5 ft (3.19 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

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius21.8 ft (6.63 m)
Bucket width10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Maximum discharge height10.1 ft (3.08 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length30.6 ft (9.32 m)
Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport width10.5 ft (3.19 m)
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 wa480 6a
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2020-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power300 hp (224 kW)
Lifting Force50,807 lbf (226 kN)
Travel speed22.6 mph (36.3 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Maximum discharge height10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Transport height11.5 ft (3.5 m)
Transport length30.6 ft (9.32 m)
Transport width10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Outside turning radius21.8 ft (6.63 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity5.62 yd³ (4.3 m³)
Weight54,917 lb (24.9 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke125×150 mm
Displacement2.92 US gal (11 L)
Emission levelTier 3. Stage 3A
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D125E-5
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

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

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL