Komatsu WA500-7 Wheel Loader

Dimensions

A. Wheelbase 148.8 in (3780 mm)
B. Hinge Pin Height, Standard Boom 187.2 in (4755 mm)
B. Hinge Pin Height, High Lift Boom 203.4 in (5166 mm)
C. Hinge Pin Height, Carry Position 22.6 in (575 mm)
D. Ground clearance 17.7 in (450 mm)
E. Hitch Height 43.9in (1115 mm)
F. Overall Height, Top of Stack 144.3 in (3665 mm)
G. Overall Height, ROPS Cab 149 in (3785 mm)
Width Over Tires 125.6 in (3190 mm)
Tread 94.5 in (2400 mm)
Tire Size (Standard) 29.5-25-22PR (L3)

Komatsu WA500-7 Wheel Loader Dimensions

Loader Performance

Komatsu WA500-7 Standard Boom, GP Bucket Standard Boom, Excavating Bucket High Lift Boom, Excavating Bucket
Bucket Capacity: Heaped 7.3 yd3 (5.6 m3) 8.2 yd3 (6.3 m3) 5.9 yd3 (4.5 m3)
Bucket Capacity: Struck 6.3 yd3 (4.8 m3) 6.9 yd3 (5.3 m3) 4.8 yd3 (3.7 m3)
Bucket Width 133.9 in (3400 mm) 133.9 in (3400 mm) 133.9 in (3400 mm)
Bucket Weight 6855 lb (3110 kg) 7683 lb (3485 kg) 6160 lb (2795 kg)
Dumping Clearance at Max Height and 45° Dump Angle 130 in (3295 mm) 126 in (3210 mm) 153 in (3890 mm)
Reach at Max Height and 45° Dump Angle 59.1 in (1500 mm) 62.4 in (1585 mm) 56.5 in (1435 mm)
Reach at 2130 mm Clearance and 45° Dump Angle 90.6 in (2300 mm) 92.5 in (2350 mm) 101.8 in (2585 mm)
Reach with Arm Horizontal and Bucket Level 128.5 in (3265 mm) 133.3 in (3385 mm) 133.3 in (3385 mm)
Operating Height (Fully Raised) 252.8 in (6430 mm) 257.5 in (6540 mm) 264.4 in (6715 mm)
Overall Length 386.2 in (9915 mm) 394.8 in (10035 mm) 397.6 in (10130 mm)
Loader Clearance Circle (Bucket at Carry) 647.6 in (16440 mm) 649.6 in (16500 mm) 659.2 in (16778 mm)
Digging Depth, 0° 5.3 in (135 mm) 5.3 in (135 mm) 8.3 in (210 mm)
Digging Depth, 10° 17.1 in (435 mm) 17.9 in (455 mm) 18.5 in (470 mm)
Static Tipping Load: Straight 59833 lb (27140 kg) 59194 lb (26850 kg) 58612 lb (26610 kg)
Static Tipping Load: 40° Full Turn 54190 lb (24580 kg) 53550 lb (24290 kg) 52452 lb (23813 kg)
Breakout Force 55115 lb (245 kN) 51015 lb (227 kN) 64425 lb (286 kN)

Komatsu WA500-7 Wheel Loader Weight and Load Capacity

Weight

Operating Weight, Standard Boom, GP Bucket 76611 lb (34750 kg)
Operating Weight, Standard Boom, Excavating Bucket 76511 lb (34705 kg)
Operating Weight, Standard Boom, Loose Material Bucket 77437 lb (35125 kg)
Operating Weight, High Lift Boom, Excavating Bucket 77233 lb (35065 kg)

Axles and Final Drives

Drive System Four-wheel drive
Front Axle Fixed, semi-floating
Rear Axle Center-pin support, semi-floating, 20° total oscillation
Reduction Gear Spiral bevel gear
Differential Gear Conventional type
Final Reduction Gear Planetary gear, single reduction

Engine Details

Number of Cylinders 6
Engine Make Komatsu
Engine Model Komatsu SAA6D140E-6
Displacement 930 cu in (15.3 L)
Bore 5.6 in (140 mm)
Stroke 6.5 in (165 mm)
Horsepower, Gross 357 hp (266 kw)
Horsepower, Net 353 hp (263 kw)
Power Measured @ 1900 rpm
Fan Drive Method ​Hydraulic
Lubrication Method Gear pump, force-lubricatio
Oil Filter Full-flow type
Fuel System Direct injection
Governor All-speed, electronic
Air Cleaner Dry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicator
Aspiration Turbocharged, aftercooled, cooled EGR
Emission Standards US EPA Tier 4 Interim + EU Stage IIIB

Komatsu WA500-7 Wheel Loader Specs

Operational Specs

Operating Weight 76611 lb (34750 kg)
Max Operating Weight 77437 lb (35125 kg)
Operating Voltage 24 V
Alternator 90 amps
Battery 2x 12 V, 160 Ah
Starter 24 V, 14.7 hp (11 kw)
Noise Level (external) 109 dB(A)
Noise Level (inside cab) 72 dB(A)
Vibration Level, Hand/arm ≤ 2.5 m/s2
Vibration Level, Body ≤ 0.5 m/s2

Transmission

Type Automatic Powershift Transmission
Number of Forward Gears 4
Number of Reverse Gears 4
Max Forward Speed 21.7 mph (34.9 km/h)
Max Reverse Speed 22.7 mph (36.5 km/h)
Reduction Gear Spiral bevel gear
Differential Gear Torque proportioning
Final Reduction Gear Planetary gear, single reduction
Ride Control System Standard
Service Brake Hydraulic, Wet disc brakes
Parking Brake Wet disc brake
Emergency Brake Parking brake is commonly used

Hydraulic System

Type Komatsu CLSS (Closed Centre Load Sensing System)
Pump Type Variable piston pump
Pump Flow Capacity 84.8 gal/min (320 L/min)
Relief Valve Setting 4980 psi (34300 kPa)
Control Valve 2-spool type
Hydraulic Cylinders Type Double-acting, piston type
Boom Cylinder (bore x stroke), 2x 6.3 x 35.4 in (160 × 898 mm)
Bucket Cylinder (bore x stroke), 1x 7.3 x 26.6 in (185 × 675 mm)
Boom Control Positions Raise, hold, lower, and float
Bucket Control Positions Tilt-back, hold, and dump
Raise Time 7.2 sec
Dump Time 1.7 sec
Lower Time 4.2 sec

Komatsu WA500-7 Wheel Loader Cab Interior

Steering System

Steering System Type Articulated frame steering
Steering Wheel Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
Steering Angle 36° (40° to max end stop)
Auxiliary Steering (SAE) Optional
Minimum Turning Radius (at centre of outside tire) 277.6 in (7050 mm)
Steering Pump Type Piston type
Steering Pump Flow 31.7 gal/min (320 L/min)
Steering Relief Valve Setting 24.5 MPa 250 kgf/cm2 3,555 psi
Steering Cylinders Type Double-acting, piston type
Steering Cylinder (bore x stroke), 2x 3.9 x 19.1 in (100 x 486 mm)

Service Refill Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity 125 gal (473 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 9.8 gal (37 L)
Cooling System Capacity 35.1 gal (133 L)
Hydraulic System Capacity 89 gal (337 L)
Front Axle Fluid Capacity 25.1 gal (95 L)
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity 25.1 gal (95 L)
Transmission Oil Capacity (Torque Converter, Transmission And Retarder Cooling) 18.8 gal (71 L)
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