KOMATSU WA500-8
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Year
2024
Model
WA500-8
Condition
New
Make every pass count
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*
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Reduced fuel costs*
* compared to the prior model
Engine
| Model | Komatsu SAA6D140E-7* |
| Type | Water-cooled, 4-cycle |
| Aspiration | Variable geometry turbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Bore x Stroke | 5.51 x 6.50 in |
| Piston displacement | 930 in³ |
| Governor | All-speed, electronic |
| Horsepower: | |
| SAE J1995 - Gross | 357 HP |
| ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 - Net | 353 HP |
| Rated rpm | 1,900 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: three-elements, one-stage, two-phase
Transmission: Full-powershift, planetary type
| Travel speed: (Measured with 23.5-25 tires) | Forward | Reverse |
| 1st gear | 4.7 mph | 5.3 mph |
| 2nd gear | 8.0 mph | 8.0 mph |
| 2nd gear (Lock-up clutch ON) | 8.1 mph | 8.1 mph |
| 3rd gear | 13.8 mph | 15.3 mph |
| 3rd gear (Lock-up clutch ON) | 14.7 mph | 16.5 mph |
| 4th gear | 22.1 mph | 23.6 mph |
| 4th gear (Lock-up clutch ON) | 23.2 mph | 23.6 mph |
Axles and Final Drives
| Drive system | Four-wheel drive |
| Front | Fixed, full-floating |
| Rear | Center-pin support, full-floating, 20° 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 | 36° each direction (40° to max end stop) |
| Minimum turning radius at the center of outside tire | 23 ft. 2 in |
Hydraulic System
| Steering system: | |
| Hydraulic pump | Piston pump |
| Capacity at rated rpm | 31.7 US gpm |
| Relief valve setting | 3,555 psi |
| Hydraulic cylinders: | |
| Type | Double-acting, piston type. |
| Number of cylinders | 2 |
| Bore x stroke | 3.9 x 19.1 in |
| Loader control: | |
| Hydraulic pump | Piston pump |
| Capacity at rated rpm | 84.8 US gpm |
| Relief valve setting | 4,980 psi |
| Hydraulic cylinders: | |
| Type | Double-acting, piston type. |
| Number of cylinders: | Bore x Stroke: |
| Boom cylinder / 2 | 6.3 x 35.4 in |
| Bucket cylinder / 1 | 7.3 x 26.6 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 | 7.2 s |
| Dump | 1.7 s |
| Lower (Empty) | 4.2 s |
Service Refill Capacities
| Cooling system | 29.1 US gal |
| Fuel tank | 124.9 US gal |
| Engine | 9.8 US gal |
| Hydraulic system | 89.0 US gal |
| Axle (each front and rear) | 25.1 US gal |
| Torque converter and transmission | 18.8 US gal |
| DEF tank | 9.5 US gal |
- 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
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