KOMATSU WA480-8
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Year
2024
Model
WA480-8
Condition
New
Make every pass count
If you are looking for multiple-application versatility, the WA480-8 combines production, fuel efficiency, comfort and serviceability, making it an ideal three-pass loader for on-highway trucks and hoppers.
- Optimized bucket load
- Enhanced operator comfort
- Increased productivity*
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Reduced fuel costs*
* compared to the prior model
Engine
| Model | Komatsu SAA6D125E-7* |
| Type | Water-cooled, 4-cycle |
| Aspiration | Turbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore x stroke | 4.9 x 5.9 in |
| Piston displacement | 674 in³ |
| Governor | all-speed, electronic |
| Horsepower: | |
| SAE J1995 - Gross | 301HP |
| ISO 9249/SAE J1349 - Net | 299 HP |
| Rated rpm | 2,000 rpm |
| 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 | 4.5 mph | 4.7 mph |
| 2nd | 7.9 mph | 8.1 mph |
| 2nd (Lock-up clutch ON) | 8.3 mph | 8.6 mph |
| 3rd | 13.8 mph | 14.2 mph |
| 3nd (Lock-up clutch ON) | 14.8 mph | 15.2 mph |
| 4th | 22.0 mph | 22.7 mph |
| 4nd (Lock-up clutch ON) | 24.0 mph | 24.2 mph |
Axles and Final Drives
| Drive system | Four-wheel drive |
| Front | Fixed, semi-floating |
| Rear | Center-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, full-hydraulic power steering |
| Steering angle | 35° each direction (40° to max end stop) |
| Minimum turning radius at the center of outside tire | 21 ft. 9 in |
Hydraulic System
| Steering system: | |
| Hydraulic pump | Piston pump |
| Capacity (at rated rpm) | 51.5 US gpm |
| Relief valve setting | 3,555 psi |
| Hydraulic cylinders: | |
| Type | Double-acting, piston type |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Bore x stroke | 3.5 x 17.3 in |
| Loader control: | |
| Hydraulic pump | Piston pump |
| Capacity (at rated rpm) | 68.7 US gpm |
| Relief valve setting | 4,980 psi |
| Hydraulic cylinders: | |
| Type | Double-acting, piston type |
| Number of cylinders—bore x stroke: | |
| Lift cylinder / 2 | 5.5 x 34.7 in |
| Bucket cylinder / 1 | 7.1 x 22.5 in |
| 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 | 21.4 US gal |
| Fuel tank | 100.4 US gal |
| Engine | 10.0 US gal |
| Hydraulic system | 45.7 US gal |
| Axle front | 15.6 US gal |
| Axle rear | 15.6 US gal |
| Torque converter and transmission | 17.2 US gal |
| DEF tank | 9.5 US gal |
- 2-spool valve for boom and bucket control
- 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, 140 Ah/12V (2), 930 CCA
- Battery disconnect with lockout
- 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 SAA6D125E-7 diesel
- Engine shut-off system, electric
- 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 level, hydraulic oil temperature, speedometer/tachometer) - Front fenders
- Fuel pre-filter with water separator
- Horn, electric
- Integrated Load Meter (2 lever only)
- 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 lamps, 2 front and 2 rear with hazard switch
- Working lights, halogen, 2 front cab mount
- Working lights, halogen, 2 front fender mount
- Working lights, halogen, 2 rear grill mount - 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 26.5-25 tires
- ROPS/FOPS Cab Level 2
- 2 x DC12V electrical outlets
- Ashtray
- 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, 2-point retractable, 76mm 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, 7.5 kW
- Transmission, 4 forward and 4 reverse
- Vandalism protection kit, padlocks for battery box (2)
- Advanced Joystick Steering System (AJSS)
- Auto Lube System
- Auxiliary steering (SAE)
- Block heater and oil pan heater
- Cutting edge (bolt-on type)
- Engine pre-cleaner with extension
- Limited slip differential (F&R)
- Load Meter Printer (2 lever only)
- Monolever loader control with transmission F-N-R switch (not compatible with AJSS)
- Various tire options, radial and bias
- Various bucket options
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