Komatsu wa70 6 Wheel Loader Specs (2008-2014)

Key specifications for the Komatsu wa70 6 Wheel Loader (2008-2014) include low engine power at 60.3 hp (45 kW) together with low weight at 11,244 lb (5.1 t). The listed maximum bucket capacity is 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³).
Specification profile

Wheel Loader • 2008-2014

Weight: 11,244 lb (5.1 t)Engine power: 60.3 hp (45 kW)Maximum bucket capacity: 1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Minimum bucket capacity: 0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)
11,244 lb (5.1 t)Weight
60.3 hp (45 kW)Engine power
1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)Maximum bucket capacity
0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)Minimum bucket capacity
9,217 lbf (41 kN)Lifting Force
1.53 mph (2.46 km/h)Travel speed
1,600 rpmEngine speed at max torque
17.9 ft (5.45 m)Transport width
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

60.3 hp (45 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

11,244 lb (5.1 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 below the typical figure.

Maximum bucket capacity

Low

1.57 yd³ (1.2 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

0.98 yd³ (0.75 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

9,217 lbf (41 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

1.53 mph (2.46 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 capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Maximum discharge height7.91 ft (2.41 m)
Bucket width5.91 ft (1.8 m)

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Transport length17.9 ft (5.45 m)
Transport width17.9 ft (5.45 m)
Transport height5.33 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 wa70 6
Category Wheel Loader
Model year / production 2008-2014
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power60.3 hp (45 kW)
Lifting Force9,217 lbf (41 kN)
Engine speed at max torque1,600 rpm
Travel speed1.53 mph (2.46 km/h)

Dimensions

Bucket width5.91 ft (1.8 m)
Maximum discharge height7.91 ft (2.41 m)
Transport height5.33 ft (1.62 m)
Transport length17.9 ft (5.45 m)
Transport width17.9 ft (5.45 m)

Capacity & weight

Maximum bucket capacity1.57 yd³ (1.2 m³)
Minimum bucket capacity0.98 yd³ (0.75 m³)
Weight11,244 lb (5.1 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