1987-1993 KOMATSU WA800-3 TIER 2 WHEEL LOADERS

Technical Description

The Komatsu WA800-3 Tier 2 is a high-performance wheel loader designed for heavy-duty applications, featuring a powerful turbocharged and aftercooled SAA12V140E-3 engine delivering 808 hp (603 kW) at 2000 rpm. It boasts an operating weight between 224,650 and 230,380 lbs (101,901 to 104,500 kg), ensuring outstanding stability supported by a wide 15.1 ft (5 m) tire width and a 17.9 ft (5 m) wheelbase. The loader is equipped with a large 14.4 cubic yard (11 m³) heaped bucket capacity and a breakout force of 152,120 lbs (69,001 kg), suitable for demanding load-and-carry tasks. Dimensionally, the WA800-3 offers a height of 17.4 ft (5 m) to the cab top, a 15.8 ft (5 m) bucket width, and a dump clearance at maximum raise of 15.2 ft (5 m), facilitating efficient material handling. It has a ground clearance of 1.9 ft (0.6 m) and an overall length of 45.9 ft (14 m) with the bucket on the ground. The hydraulic system features a piston pump with a flow capacity of 107 gallons per minute (405 l/min), allowing for quick bucket cycle times with an 11.2-second raise, a 2-second dump, and a 4.8-second lower time. Operating pressure is set at 4550 psi to ensure strong hydraulic performance. Transmission consists of a full powershift system with three forward and three reverse gears, providing maximum speeds of approximately 17.4 mph (27 kph) forward and 17.6 mph reverse. The machine integrates a 24 V electrical system with a 90 A alternator and holds fuel capacity of 410.8 gallons (1,552 liters). Designed for stability, power, and efficient operation, the WA800-3 falls into Komatsu's heavy-class loaders tailored for mining, quarry, and large construction projects.