In specification terms, the Komatsu wa500 3 Wheel Loader (1997-2005) shows high engine power at 315 hp (235 kW) alongside high weight at 63,934 lb (29 t). The listed bucket capacity is 5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 1997-2005
Weight: 63,934 lb (29 t)Engine power: 315 hp (235 kW)Bucket capacity: 5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)
63,934 lb (29 t)Weight
315 hp (235 kW)Engine power
5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)Bucket capacity
7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
70,365 lbf (313 kN)Lifting Force
23.7 mph (38.1 km/h)Travel speed
2,100 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
315 hp (235 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
63,934 lb (29 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
5.89 yd³ (4.5 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
70,365 lbf (313 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
Above average
23.7 mph (38.1 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
10.5 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
Capacity
Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.
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 | wa500 3 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 1997-2005 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power315 hp (235 kW)
Lifting Force70,365 lbf (313 kN)
Engine speed at max torque2,100 rpm
Travel speed23.7 mph (38.1 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width11.4 ft (3.46 m)
Maximum discharge height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport height12.7 ft (3.86 m)
Transport length29.9 ft (9.13 m)
Transport width10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Outside turning radius24 ft (7.3 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity7.19 yd³ (5.5 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)
Weight63,934 lb (29 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement4.02 US gal (15.2 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSA6D140E3
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres29.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL
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