Main Technical Specifications
MAKE Komatsu
MODEL WA500-8

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New Komatsu WA500-8 Loader for Sale

Tailor-made for loading on-highway trucks or your quarry needs that require a powerful engine and excellent stability, the WA500-8 has durable frames, axles and driveline components for efficient loading.

  • Optimized bucket load
  • Enhanced operator comfort
  • Increased productivity*
  • Reduced fuel costs*

High performance powertrain: Large-capacity torque converter, combined with Komatsu Smart Loader Logic engine control system, automatically creates enough torque for each work phase, reducing fuel consumption with no decrease in production.

Brake cooling system: Efficient performance and added confidence in load and carry situations with front and rear brake cooling system.

Low fuel consumption: Reduce idle time and save fuel with auto idle shutdown. Smart Loader Logic acquires data from various sensors in the loader and controls engine torque based on job requirements.

Comfortable operator environment: A more comfortable ride with a new standard, heated, air-suspension seat that provides enhanced support on rough roads. A large, quiet, pressurized cab provides excellent visibility.

Ease of access: Efficient maintenance with ease of access with large, gull-wing-type engine doors and large steps on each side of the frame and front of the cab.

Advanced joystick steering system (AJSS): Designed to reduce operator fatigue, the Advanced Joystick Steering System (AJSS) allows wrist and finger control of steering and directional travel.

Dimensions
Length 32’1”-33’3”
Width 10’6”
Height 12’ (top of the stack)
12’5” (ROPS cab)
Weight 76,897-77,856 lbs.
Wheelbase 12'5"
Ground Clearance 1'6"
Turning Radius Minimum at the center of outside tire-23' 2"
Steering Angle 36° (40° to max end stop)
Bucket Weight 6,360-7,683 lbs.
Engine
Engine Make Komatsu
Engine Model SAA6D140E-7*
Cylinders 6
Gross Horsepower 357 HP
Net Horsepower 353 HP
Cooling Water-cooled
Bore x Stroke 5.51” x 6.50”
Displacement 930 in³
Gears Reduction: Spiral bevel gear
Differential: Conventional type
Final reduction: Planetary gear, single reduction
Air Cleaner Dry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicator
Fuel Tank Capacity 124.9 US gal
Governor All-speed, electronic
Rated RPM 1900 RPM
Lubrication System Method: Gear pump, force-lubrication
Filter: Full-flow type
Aspiration Variable geometry turbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR
Fuel System Direct injection
Cycles 4-cycle
Fan Drive Type Hydraulic
Torque Converter 3-elements, 1-stage, 2-phase
Drivetrain
Axles Front: Fixed, semi-floating
Rear: Center-pin support, semi-floating, 20° total oscillation
Transmission Type Full-powershift, planetary type
Drive System Four-wheel drive
Brakes Service: Hydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels
Parking: Wet disc brake
Emergency: Parking brake is commonly used
Hydraulic
Pump Piston Pump
Control Valve 2-spool type
Hydraulic Tank Capacity Steering: 31.7 Gallons
Loader: 84.8 Gallons
Hydraulic Cylinders Double-acting, piston type
Number of cylinders x bore x stroke
Steering: 2 x 3.9” x 19.1”
Loader Boom Cylinder: 2 x 6.3” x 35.4”
Loader Bucket Cylinder: 1 x 7.3” x 26.6”
Boom Raise, hold, lower, and float
Bucket Tilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cycle Time Raise: 7.2 secs
Dump: 1.7 secs
Lower (Empty): 4.2 secs
Relief Valve Setting Steering: 3,555 PSI
Loader: 4,980 PSI
Hydraulic Pump Steering: Piston Type
Loader: Piston Pump
Operational
Bucket Width 11’2”
Dig Depth 5”-8” at 0°
1’4”-1’7” at 10°
Bucket Capacity 5.9-8.2 yd³ (heaped)
4.8-6.9 yd³ (struck)
Steering Articulated type, fully-hydraulic power steering
Travel Speed - Forward 1st: 4.7 MPH
2nd: 8.0 MPH; 8.1 MPH with lock-up clutch on
3rd: 13.8 MPH; 14.7 MPH with lock-up clutch on
4th: 22.1 MPH; 23.2 MPH with lock-up clutch on
Travel Speed - Reverse 1st: 5.3 MPH
2nd: 8.0 MPH; 8.1 MPH with lock-up clutch on
3rd: 15.3 MPH; 16.5 MPH with lock-up clutch on
4th: 23.6 MPH
Max. Reach 4’7”-5’2”
Breakout Force 51,150-64,245 lbs.
Control Positions Boom: Raise, hold, lower, and float
Bucket: Tilt-back, hold, and dump
Dump Clearance 10’6”-12’9”
Hitch Height 3’8”
Hinge Pin Height 15’7” (Standard Boom Max. Height)
16’11” (High Lift Boom Max. Height)
1’11” (Standard Boom Carry Position)
2’4” (High Lift Boom Carry Position)
Static Tipping Load 50,861-60,363 lbs. (Straight)
45,900-54,763 lbs. (40° full turn)

  • Alternator, 90 A
  • Auto shift transmission with mode select system
  • Automatic digging system
  • Automatic hydraulic-driven fan with automatic reverse rotation
  • Back-up alarm
  • Batteries, 160 Ah/12 V (2)
  • Battery disconnect
  • Boom kick-out, in-cab adjustable
  • Bucket positioner, in-cab adjustable, 3 positions
  • Color rear view camera and monitor
  • Counterweight, standard and additional
  • Electronically Controlled Suspension System (ECSS)
  • Engine, Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 diesel
  • Engine shut-off system, electric
  • Engine shutdown secondary switch
  • EPC fingertip controls with F-N-R switch, two levers
  • Equipment Management Monitoring System (EMMS)
    • Lights (central warning, brake oil pressure, engine oil pressure, parking brake, cooling fan reverse, KDPF restriction, seat belt caution, Komtrax message)
    • Gauges (Engine water temperature, ecology, Fuel level, DEF levels, Hydraulic oil temperature, speedometer/tachometer)
  • Front fenders
  • Fuel pre-filter with water separator
  • Horn, electric
  • Komatsu SmartLoader Logic
  • Komatsu Auto Idle Shutdown
  • KOMTRAX® Level 5
  • Lift cylinders and bucket cylinder
  • Lights:
    • Back-up light, LED
    • Stop and tail light, LED
    • Turn signal, two front and two rear with hazard switch
    • Working lights, halogen, two front cab mount
    • Working lights, halogen, two front fender mount
    • Working lights, halogen, two rear
  • Load meter*
  • Loader linkage with standard lift arm
  • Lock-up torque converter
  • Parking brake, electric
  • Radiator, wider core
  • Radiator mask, swing out
  • Rear full fenders
  • Rear view mirrors, outside (2) inside (2)
  • Rims for 29.5-25 tires
  • ROPS/FOPS Cab Level 2:
    • 2 x DC12V electrical outlets
    • Auto air conditioner
    • Cigarette lighter, 24V
    • Color LCD/TFT multi-monitor
    • Cup holder
    • Floor mat
    • Operator seat, reclining, air suspension type, heated
    • Radio, AM/FM with AUX input jack
    • Rear defroster, electric
    • Seatbelt, two-point retractable, 3” width
    • Space for Lunch box
    • Steering wheel, tilt and telescopic
    • Sun visor, front window
    • Windshield washer and wiper, front with intermittent
    • Windshield washer and wiper, rear
  • Service brakes, wet disc type
  • Starting motor, 11 kW
  • Transmission, four forward and four reverse
  • Two-spool valve for boom and bucket control
  • Vandalism protection kit

  • Auxiliary steering (SAE)
  • Brake cooling system
  • Engine pre-cleaner with extension
  • High lift boom
  • Joystick/wheel steering control system
  • Limited slip differential (F&R)
  • Mono-lever loader control with transmission F-N-R switch
  • Power train guard
  • Three-spool valve with lever and piping
  • Various tire options, radial and bias
  • Various bucket options

*Price, if shown, is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) and does not include government fees, taxes, dealer freight/preparation, dealer document preparation charges or any finance charges (if applicable). MSRP and/or final actual sales price will vary depending on options or accessories selected.