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Published dimensions and weight

Komatsu WA500-6

Weighing roughly 35 t and rated at 356.8 hp, the Komatsu WA500-6 is a wheel loader in its size class.

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Wheel Loader category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Operating Weight77161.8 lb35000 kg
03Selected published values86
Published highlights
  • Ground Clearance: 1.48 ft / 450 mm
  • Width Over Tires: 10.47 ft / 3190 mm
  • Height To Top Of Cab: 12.42 ft / 3785 mm
  • Wheelbase: 12.41 ft / 3780 mm
Typical use

Wheel loaders are commonly used to load, carry and stockpile loose material on prepared surfaces. Published rows for Komatsu WA500-6 include published breakout force of 25000 kgf, published operating weight of 77161.8 lb / 35000 kg, published hydraulic flow of 31.8 gal/min / 120 L/min. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Ground Clearance” field (1.48 ft / 450 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Width Over Tires” field (10.47 ft / 3190 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Height To Top Of Cab” field (12.42 ft / 3785 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Ground Clearance1.48 ft450 mm
Width Over Tires10.47 ft3190 mm
Height To Top Of Cab12.42 ft3785 mm
Wheelbase12.41 ft3780 mm
Length386.42 in9815 mm
Turning Circle50.2 ft15300 mm
02

Steering System

Steering System TypeArticulatedArticulated
Minimum Turning Radius At The Centre Of Outside Tire21.1 ft6430 mm
03

Engine

Horsepower, Gross-Sae J1995356.8 hp266 kw
Horsepower, Net-Iso 9249352.7 hp263 kw
Horsepower, Net-Sae J1349332.6 hp248 kw
Fan Drive Method​Hydraulic​Hydraulic
Lubrication MethodGear pump, force-lubricatioGear pump, force-lubricatio
FilterFull-flow typeFull-flow type
Number Of Cylinders66
Piston Displacement930.1 cu in15.3 L
Engine Make22382238
Engine ModelSAA6D140E-5SAA6D140E-5
Engine TypeWater-cooled, 4-cycleWater-cooled, 4-cycle
Air CleanerDry typeDry type
GovernorAll-speed, electronicAll-speed, electronic
Displacement930.1 cu in15.3 L
AspirationTurbocharged, after cooledTurbocharged, after cooled
Bore5.6 in140 mm
Stroke6.5 in165 mm
Fuel SystemDirect injectionDirect injection
04

Driveline

BrakeHydraulic, Wet discHydraulic, Wet disc
Ride Control SystemStandardStandard
Maximum Speeds/Fwd Mph (Km/H)34.934.9
Maximum Speeds/Rev Mph (Km/H)37.537.5
TransmissionAutomatic PowershiftAutomatic Powershift
Number Of Speeds - Forward44
Number Of Speeds - Reverse44
05

Capacities

Front Axle5309.1 cu in87 L
Fuel Tank125 gal473 L
Cooling System31.8 gal120 L
Rear Axle21.4 gal81 L
Hydraulic System89.1 gal337 L
Engine Oil11.9 gal45 L
Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling20.1 gal76 L
06

Operational

Bucket Capacity Range – Sae4.3-5.6 m34.3-5.6 m3
Standard Bucket Capacity – Sae7.4 yd35.6 m3
Bucket DescriptionGP Bucket, Bolt EdgeGP Bucket, Bolt Edge
Static Tipping Load,Full Turn50510.2 lb22911 kg
Breakout Force25000 kgf25000 kgf
Dump Clearance, @45 Degrees Dump Angle10.9 ft3295 mm
Dump Reach, @45 Degrees Dump Angle5 ft1500 mm
Bucket Width9 ft2740 mm
Bucket Link TypeZ-barZ-bar
07

Transmission

Transmission TypeFull-power shift, planetary typeFull-power shift, planetary type
Number Of Forward Gears44
Number Of Reverse Gears44
Max Speed - Forward21.7 mph34.9 km/h
Max Speed - Reverse22.7 mph36.5 km/h
08

Tires

Standard Fitment Size29.5 R25 2Star VSDL L529.5 R25 2Star VSDL L5
09

Weights

Operating Weight77161.8 lb35000 kg
10

Hydraulic System

Steering Pump TypePiston PumpPiston Pump
Loader Control TypePiston PumpPiston Pump
Number Of Cylinders22
Bore4 in100 mm
Loader Control Capacity84.6 gal/min320 L/min
Control Valve2-spool type2-spool type
Control Positions BoomRaise, hold, lower, and floatRaise, hold, lower, and float
Control Positions BucketTilt-back, hold, and dumpTilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic Cylinders TypeDouble-acting, piston typeDouble-acting, piston type
Lift Cylinder Stroke35.4 in898 mm
Lift Cylinder22
Lift Cylinder Bore6.3 in160 mm
Bucket Cylinde Bore7.3 in185 mm
Bucket Cylinde Stroke26.6 in675 mm
Stroke19.2 in486 mm
Relief Valve Setting34.3 MPa 350 kgf/cm 2 4,980 ps34.3 MPa 350 kgf/cm 2 4,980 ps
Pump Flow Capacity31.8 gal/min120 L/min
Raise Time7.2 sec7.2 sec
Dump Time1.7 sec1.7 sec
Lower Time4.2 sec4.2 sec
Pump TypePiston PumpPiston Pump
11

Axles

Drive SystemFour-wheel driveFour-wheel drive
FrontFixed, semi-floatingFixed, semi-floating
RearCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ̊ total oscillationCenter-pin support, semi-floating, 24 ̊ total oscillation
12

Final Drive

Reduction GearSpiral bevel gearSpiral bevel gear
Differential GearTorque proportioningTorque proportioning
Final Reduction GearPlanetary gear, single reductionPlanetary gear, single reduction
13

Brakes

Parking BrakeWetWet
Service BrakeHydraulically actuatedHydraulically actuated
Emergency BrakeParking brake is commonly usedParking brake is commonly used
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