1993 - 1998 KOMATSU WA470-3 WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Komatsu WA470-3 wheel loader is a heavy-duty construction machine designed for high productivity and durability. It features a powerful Komatsu S6D125 six-cylinder engine delivering 260.2 hp at 2200 rpm with a displacement of 671.3 cubic inches. The loader has an operating weight of approximately 47,642 lbs (21,610 kg) and a fuel tank capacity of 105.7 gallons (397 liters). Its bucket has a heaped capacity of 5.5 cubic yards (4 cubic meters) and a struck capacity of 4.8 cubic yards (3 cubic meters), with a bucket width of 10.5 ft (3 meters) and a breakout force of 43,200 lbs (19,595 kg), ideal for handling heavy materials. Dimensionally, the WA470-3 offers a wheelbase of 11.2 ft (3.4 m), a ground clearance of 1.6 ft (0.5 m), and a cab height of 11.2 ft (3.4 m). The hinge pin reaches a maximum height of 14.1 ft (4.3 m), with a dump clearance of 10.3 ft (3.1 m) at full raise and a reach of 4.2 ft (1.3 m) at maximum lift and dump. It has a length with the bucket on the ground of 28.6 ft (8.7 m) and a width over tires of 9.6 ft (2.9 m). Transmission provides four forward and four reverse gears, with maximum speeds of 19.6 mph (31 kph) forward and 20.4 mph (32 kph) reverse. The 23.5-25-20PR tires and a turning radius of approximately 22.7 ft (6.9 m) ensure maneuverability on-site. This model balances power, capacity, and operational efficiency for demanding construction and quarry applications.