The Komatsu wa500 6 Wheel Loader (2006-2013) combines high engine power at 357 hp (266 kW) with high weight at 71,650 lb (32.5 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2006-2013
Weight: 71,650 lb (32.5 t)Engine power: 357 hp (266 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)
71,650 lb (32.5 t)Weight
357 hp (266 kW)Engine power
8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
668 lbf (2.97 kN)Lifting Force
26.7 mph (43 km/h)Travel speed
1,900 rpmEngine speed at max torque
11.2 ft (3.4 m)Transport width
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
357 hp (266 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
71,650 lb (32.5 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.
Maximum bucket capacity
High
8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)
Low 1.05 yd³ (0.8 m³)Typical 5.37 yd³ (4.11 m³)High 17 yd³ (13 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity is well above the typical figure.
Minimum bucket capacity
High
5.89 yd³ (4.5 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.
Lifting Force
Low
668 lbf (2.97 kN)
Low 809 lbf (3.6 kN)Typical 36,528 lbf (162 kN)High 161,413 lbf (718 kN)
Lifting Force is well below the typical figure.
Travel speed
High
26.7 mph (43 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 well above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Capacity
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Working dimensions
Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.
Overall size
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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 6 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2006-2013 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power357 hp (266 kW)
Lifting Force668 lbf (2.97 kN)
Engine speed at max torque1,900 rpm
Travel speed26.7 mph (43 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width10 ft (3.06 m)
Maximum discharge height15.6 ft (4.77 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Transport length32.8 ft (10 m)
Transport width11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Outside turning radius24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Capacity & weight
Maximum bucket capacity8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity5.89 yd³ (4.5 m³)
Weight71,650 lb (32.5 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement4.03 US gal (15.2 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D140E-5
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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