Komatsu wa65 6 Wheel Loader Specs (2008-2014)

The Komatsu wa65 6 Wheel Loader (2008-2014) combines low engine power at 53.6 hp (40 kW) with low weight at 10,362 lb (4.7 t). It also has maximum bucket capacity of 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2008-2014

Weight: 10,362 lb (4.7 t)Engine power: 53.6 hp (40 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.72 yd³ (0.55 m³)
10,362 lb (4.7 t)Weight
53.6 hp (40 kW)Engine power
1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.72 yd³ (0.55 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
8,093 lbf (36 kN)Lifting Force
12.4 mph (20 km/h)Travel speed
1,600 rpmEngine speed at max torque
5.33 ft (1.62 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

53.6 hp (40 kW)
Low 44.3 hp (33 kW)Typical 212 hp (158 kW)High 814 hp (607 kW)

Engine power is well below the typical figure.

Weight

Low

10,362 lb (4.7 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 below the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

1.44 yd³ (1.1 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 below the typical figure.

Minimum bucket capacity

Low

0.72 yd³ (0.55 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 below the typical figure.

Lifting Force

Low

8,093 lbf (36 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

Low

12.4 mph (20 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 below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Capacity

Published capacity figures shown together for quick comparison.

Maximum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.72 yd³ (0.55 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Maximum discharge height7.97 ft (2.43 m)
Bucket width5.45 ft (1.66 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length17.8 ft (5.42 m)
Transport height8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Transport width5.33 ft (1.62 m)
Equipment

Features & equipment

Published equipment and feature availability for this model.

Air conditioningNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Hydraulic quick hitchNO
Mechanical quick hitchYES
Swing loaderNO
TelescopicNO
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Komatsu
Model wa65 6
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2008-2014
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power53.6 hp (40 kW)
Lifting Force8,093 lbf (36 kN)
Engine speed at max torque1,600 rpm
Travel speed12.4 mph (20 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width5.45 ft (1.66 m)
Maximum discharge height7.97 ft (2.43 m)
Transport height8.04 ft (2.45 m)
Transport length17.8 ft (5.42 m)
Transport width5.33 ft (1.62 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity1.44 yd³ (1.1 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.72 yd³ (0.55 m³)
Weight10,362 lb (4.7 t)
Swing loaderNo

Engine & drivetrain

Displacement0.87 US gal (3.3 L)
Engine manufacturerKomatsu
Engine type4D95LWE 5

Setup & fitment

Hydraulic quick hitchNo
Mechanical quick hitchYes
Standard tyres12.5-18

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
TelescopicNo

Other specifications

Model seriesWA
Steering modeKL