Komatsu wa500 8e0 Wheel Loader Specs (2021-2026)

The Komatsu wa500 8e0 Wheel Loader (2021-2026) is characterised by high engine power at 439 hp (327 kW) and high weight at 77,515 lb (35.2 t). The listed bucket capacity is 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2021-2026

Weight: 77,515 lb (35.2 t)Engine power: 439 hp (327 kW)Bucket capacity: 6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Maximum bucket capacity: 7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)
77,515 lb (35.2 t)Weight
439 hp (327 kW)Engine power
6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Bucket capacity
7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
64,970 lbf (289 kN)Lifting Force
23.6 mph (38 km/h)Travel speed
1,800 rpmEngine speed at max torque
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

High

439 hp (327 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

77,515 lb (35.2 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

64,970 lbf (289 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

23.6 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.

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.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)
Bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Outside turning radius26.8 ft (8.18 m)
Bucket width11.3 ft (3.43 m)
Maximum discharge height11.1 ft (3.39 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length32.1 ft (9.78 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Transport width10.3 ft (3.15 m)
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 8e0
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2021-2026
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power439 hp (327 kW)
Lifting Force64,970 lbf (289 kN)
Engine speed at max torque1,800 rpm
Travel speed23.6 mph (38 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width11.3 ft (3.43 m)
Maximum discharge height11.1 ft (3.39 m)
Transport height12.5 ft (3.8 m)
Transport length32.1 ft (9.78 m)
Transport width10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Outside turning radius26.8 ft (8.18 m)

Capacity & weight

Bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Maximum bucket capacity7.32 yd³ (5.6 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity6.93 yd³ (5.3 m³)
Weight77,515 lb (35.2 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke140×165 mm
Displacement4.03 US gal (15.2 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine typeSAA6D140E-7
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
Steering modeKL