Among the key figures for the Komatsu wa500 8 yl Wheel Loader (2021-2026) are high engine power at 353 hp (263 kW) and high weight at 80,645 lb (36.6 t). Another useful figure is bucket capacity at 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³).
Specification profile
Wheel Loader • 2021-2026
Weight: 80,645 lb (36.6 t)Engine power: 353 hp (263 kW)Bucket capacity: 8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Travel speed: 23.2 mph (37.3 km/h)
80,645 lb (36.6 t)Weight
353 hp (263 kW)Engine power
8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)Bucket capacity
23.2 mph (37.3 km/h)Travel speed
10.8 ft (3.3 m)Transport width
11.2 ft (3.4 m)Bucket width
12 ft (3.67 m)Transport height
10.5 ft (3.21 m)Maximum discharge height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
353 hp (263 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
80,645 lb (36.6 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
8.24 yd³ (6.3 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.
Travel speed
Above average
23.2 mph (37.3 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 above the typical figure.
Transport width
Above average
10.8 ft (3.3 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 ft (3.67 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 filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchNO
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Model | wa500 8 yl |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Model year / production | 2021-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power353 hp (263 kW)
Travel speed23.2 mph (37.3 km/h)
Dimensions
Bucket width11.2 ft (3.4 m)
Maximum discharge height10.5 ft (3.21 m)
Transport height12 ft (3.67 m)
Transport length32.9 ft (10 m)
Transport width10.8 ft (3.3 m)
Outside turning radius23.1 ft (7.05 m)
Capacity & weight
Bucket capacity8.24 yd³ (6.3 m³)
Weight80,645 lb (36.6 t)
Swing loaderNo
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke140×165 mm
Displacement4.03 US gal (15.2 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D140E-7
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchNo
Standard tyres29.05.2025
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo
Other specifications
Model seriesWA
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