Komatsu wa500 6r Wheel Loader Specs (2020-2026)

The Komatsu wa500 6r Wheel Loader (2020-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 357 hp (266 kW) and high weight at 73,216 lb (33.2 t). It also has bucket capacity of 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2020-2026

Weight: 73,216 lb (33.2 t)Engine power: 357 hp (266 kW)Bucket capacity: 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Lifting Force: 58,900 lbf (262 kN)
73,216 lb (33.2 t)Weight
357 hp (266 kW)Engine power
6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Bucket capacity
58,900 lbf (262 kN)Lifting Force
22.7 mph (36.5 km/h)Travel speed
11.4 ft (3.46 m)Transport width
11.4 ft (3.46 m)Bucket width
12.4 ft (3.79 m)Transport height
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

73,216 lb (33.2 t)
Low 7,419 lb (3.37 t)Typical 43,268 lb (19.6 t)High 210,541 lb (95.5 t)

Weight is well above the typical figure.

Bucket capacity

High

6.93 yd³ (5.3 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

58,900 lbf (262 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

22.7 mph (36.5 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

High

11.4 ft (3.46 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 above the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius21.1 ft (6.43 m)
Bucket width11.4 ft (3.46 m)
Maximum discharge height10.4 ft (3.17 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length32.7 ft (9.98 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.79 m)
Transport width11.4 ft (3.46 m)
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 6r
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2020-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power357 hp (266 kW)
Lifting Force58,900 lbf (262 kN)
Travel speed22.7 mph (36.5 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width11.4 ft (3.46 m)
Maximum discharge height10.4 ft (3.17 m)
Transport height12.4 ft (3.79 m)
Transport length32.7 ft (9.98 m)
Transport width11.4 ft (3.46 m)
Outside turning radius21.1 ft (6.43 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Weight73,216 lb (33.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke140×165 mm
Displacement4.03 US gal (15.2 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D140E-5
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres29.5-25-22PR

Features

Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL