SPECIFICATIONS

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  • Engine

    Model Komatsu SAA6D125E-7*
    Type Water-cooled, 4-cycle
    Aspiration Turbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR
    Number of cylinders 6
    Bore x stroke 125 mm x 150 mm
    Piston displacement 11.04 ltr
    Horsepower, Gross - SAE J1995 224 kW / 300 HP
    Horsepower, Net - ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 223 kW / 299 HP
    Rated RPM 2000
    Fan drive method for radiator cooling Hydraulic
    Fuel system Direct injection
    Lubrication system:
    Method Gear pump, force-lubrication
    Filter Full-flow type
    Air cleaner Dry type with double elements and
    dust evacuator, plus dust indicator

    *EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified

  • Transmission

    Torque converter:   3-elements, 1-stage, 2-phase
    Transmission   Automatic full-powershift, countershaft type
    Travel speed: (Measured with 26.5-R25 tires) Forward Reverse
    1st 7.3 kph 7.5 kph
    2nd 12.7 kph 13.1 kph
    2nd (Lock-up clutch ON) 13.3 kph 13.8 kph
    3rd 22.2 kph 22.9 kph
    3nd (Lock-up clutch ON) 23.8 kph 24.5 kph
    4th 35.4 kph 36.6 kph
    4nd (Lock-up clutch ON) 38.5 kph 39.0 kph

  • Axles and Final Drives

    Drive system Four-wheel drive
    Front Fixed, semi-floating
    Rear Centre-pin support, semi-floating, 26° total oscillation
    Reduction gear Spiral bevel gear
    Differential gear Conventional type
    Final reduction gear Planetary gear, single reduction 

  • Brakes

    Service brakes Hydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels
    Parking brake Wet disc brake
    Emergency brake Parking brake is commonly used

  • Steering System

    Type Articulated type, fully hydraulic power steering
    Steering angle 35° each direction (40° to max end stop)
    Minimum turning radius at centre of outside tyre 6630 mm

  • Hydraulic system

    Steering system:  
        Hydraulic pump Piston pump
        Capacity (at rated rpm) 195 L/min
        Relief valve setting 24.5 MPa / 250 kgf/cm²
        Hydraulic cylinders:  
            Type Double-acting, piston type
            Number of cylinders 2
                Bore x stroke 90 x 441 mm
    Loader control:  
        Hydraulic pump Piston pump
        Capacity (at rated rpm) 260 L/min
        Relief valve setting 34.3 MPa / 350 kgf/cm²
        Hydraulic cylinders:  
            Type Double-acting, piston type
            Number of cylinders—bore x stroke:  
                Lift cylinder / 2 140 x 881 mm
                Bucket cylinder / 1 180 x 572 mm
        Control valve 2-spool type
        Control positions:  
            Boom Raise, hold, lower, and float
            Bucket Tilt-back, hold, and dump
        Hydraulic cycle time (rated load in bucket)  
            Raise 6.4 s
            Dump 1.9 s
            Lower (Empty) 3.8 s

  • Service Refill Capacities

    Cooling system 81 L
    Fuel tank 380 L
    Engine 38 L
    Hydraulic system 173 L
    Axle front 59 L
    Axle rear 59 L
    Torque converter and transmission 65 L
    DEF tank 36 L

WA480-8 Wheel Loaders

With bucket capacities ranging from 4.6-6.8 cu m, Komatsu’s WA480-8 delivers performance, durability and fuel economy. As with all our wheel loaders, key components are designed and manufactured by Komatsu to work together in an integrated package. And it comes standard with our Komtrax remote monitoring and location system, backed by our Australia-wide service and support network.

  • 223 kW / 299 HP
    ENGINE POWER
  • 25,960 kg
    OPERATING WEIGHT
  • 5.5 m³
    BUCKET CAPACITY

WA480-8 Wheel Loaders

A powerful Komatsu SAA6D125E-7 engine

Provides a net output of 223 kW 299 HP with up to 20% improved fuel consumption.* This engine is EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified.

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