The Komatsu wa500 8 Wheel Loader (2020-2026) brings together high engine power at 357 hp (266 kW) and high weight at 84,106 lb (38.1 t). Its published travel speed is 23.6 mph (38 km/h).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2020-2026
Weight: 84,106 lb (38.1 t)Engine power: 357 hp (266 kW)Travel speed: 23.6 mph (38 km/h)Engine speed at max torque: 1,250 rpm
84,106 lb (38.1 t)Weight
357 hp (266 kW)Engine power
23.6 mph (38 km/h)Travel speed
1,250 rpmEngine speed at max torque
793 lb-ft (1,075 Nm)Maximum torque
10.3 ft (3.15 m)Transport width
12.5 ft (3.8 m)Transport height
10.3 ft (3.13 m)Maximum discharge 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
84,106 lb (38.1 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.
Travel speed
Above average
23.6 mph (38 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.
Maximum torque
Above average
793 lb-ft (1,075 Nm)
Low 107 lb-ft (145 Nm)Typical 732 lb-ft (992 Nm)High 2,104 lb-ft (2,852 Nm)
Maximum torque is above the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
10.3 ft (3.15 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.
Transport height
Above average
12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Low 7.71 ft (2.35 m)Typical 11.1 ft (3.38 m)High 18.4 ft (5.6 m)
Transport height is above the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
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 conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterYES
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | wa500 8 |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2020-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power357 hp (266 kW)
Maximum torque793 lb-ft (1,075 Nm)
Engine speed at max torque1,250 rpm
Travel speed23.6 mph (38 km/h)
Dimensions
Maximum discharge height10.3 ft (3.13 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Transport length33.8 ft (10.3 m)
Transport width10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Outside turning radius20.6 ft (6.27 m)
Capacity & weight
Weight84,106 lb (38.1 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke140×165 mm
Displacement4.03 US gal (15.2 L)
Emission levelStage IV
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D140E7
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres29.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
