2014-2022 KOMATSU WA500-3L WHEEL LOADER

Technical Description

The Komatsu WA500-3L is a large wheel loader engineered for high productivity and durability in demanding material handling applications. It features a turbocharged SAD140E engine with a displacement of 927.6 cubic inches, delivering 315 horsepower at 2,100 rpm, and is equipped with a 6-cylinder configuration for reliable performance. The loader’s hydraulic system utilizes a gear pump with a flow capacity of 91.9 gallons per minute and a relief valve setting of 3,045.8 psi, supporting efficient cycle times with a dump time of 1.7 seconds, a raise time of 6.4 seconds, and a lower time of 3.5 seconds. The WA500-3L has an operating weight of 64,970.2 lbs (29,470 kg) and a static tipping weight of 51,588.2 lbs (23,400 kg), providing excellent stability during operation. Its dimensions include a length with bucket on ground of 30.2 ft (9 m), a height to the top of the cab of 12.7 ft (4 m), a hinge pin maximum height of 14.8 ft (4 m), a wheelbase of 11.8 ft (3 m), and a width over tires of 10.5 ft (3 m). The loader is equipped with a powershift transmission offering four forward and four reverse gears, with a maximum forward speed of 20.5 mph (32 kph) and a reverse speed of 22.4 mph (35 kph). Fluid capacities include 121.5 gallons (458 liters) for fuel, 46.2 gallons (174 liters) for the hydraulic system, 26.2 gallons (98 liters) for the cooling system, and 9.8 gallons (34 liters) for engine oil. The machine operates on a 24-volt electrical system with a 50-amp alternator and features a rear axle oscillation of 30 degrees for improved traction. Tire size is 25-26.5, and the turning radius is 21.4 ft (6 m).