SPECIFICATIONS

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  • Engine

    ModelKomatsu SAA6D125E-5
    TypeFour-cycle, water-cooled, direct injection
    AspirationTurbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR
    Number of cylinders6
    Bore x stroke125 mm x 150 mm
    Displacement11.04 ltr
    Horsepower, Gross - SAE J1995224 kW / 300 HP
    Horsepower, Net - ISO 9249 / SAE J1349223 kW / 299 HP
    Rated RPM2000
    Fan drive methodHydraulic
    Emissions certificationEPA Tier 3

  • Operation / Application

    Bucket capacity SAE3.8 - 6.1 m3
    Standard bucket capacity SAE5.0 m3
    Bucket descriptionGeneral purpose bucket
    Bucket width3170 mm
    Dump clearance at 45° dump angle3205 mm
    Dump reach at 45° dump angle1410 mm
    Static tipping load, straight21,010 kg
    Static tipping load, full turn17,975 kg
    Breakout force 212 kN 21,600 kgf

  • Axles and Final Drives

    Drive systemFour-wheel drive
    FrontFixed, semi-floating
    RearCentre-pin support, semi-floating, 26° total oscillation
    Reduction gearSpiral bevel gear
    Differential gearConventional type
    Final reduction gearPlanetary gear, single reduction 

  • Brakes

    Service brakesHydraulically actuated, wet disc brakes actuate on four wheels
    Parking brakeWet disc brake
    Secondary brakeParking brake is commonly used

  • Hydraulic System

  • Service Refill Capacities

    Cooling system61 ltr
    Fuel tank413 ltr
    Engine38 ltr
    Hydraulic system173 ltr
    Axle front59 ltr
    Axle rear59 ltr
    Torque converter and transmission65 ltr

  • Steering System

    TypeArticulated type, fully hydraulic power steering
    Steering angle35° each direction (40° to max end stop)
    Minimum turning radius at centre of outside tyre6630 mm

  • Transmission

  • Tyres

    Standard tyres26.5-25-20PR tubeless

  • Weights

    Operating weight24,870 - 25,405 kg

WA480-6 Wheel Loader

With bucket capacities ranging from 3.8-6.1 cu m, Komatsu’s WA480-6 has a solid reputation across sales loading, logging, waste and mulch handling applications. As with all our wheel loaders, key components are designed and manufactured by Komatsu to work together in an integrated package. And it comes standard with our Komtrax remote monitoring and location system, backed by our NZ-wide service and support network.

  • 223 kW / 299 HP
    ENGINE POWER
  • 25,780 kg
    OPERATING WEIGHT
  • 5.0 m³
    BUCKET CAPACITY

WA480-6 Wheel Loader

With bucket capacities ranging from 3.8-6.1 cu m, you can hire Komatsu Rental’s WA480-6 for a range of applications across sales loading, logging, waste and mulch handling. As with all our wheel loaders, key components are designed and manufactured by Komatsu to work together in an integrated package. Rent with confidence with our Komtrax remote monitoring and location system, backed by our Australia-wide service and support network.

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High Productivity and Low Fuel Consumption

An electronic heavy duty common rail fuel injection system provides optimum combustion of fuel. The system also provides fast throttle response to match the machine's powerful tractive effort and fast hydraulic response.

Large-Capacity Torque Converter

Newly designed drive train has a large-capacity torque converter for optimal efficiency. The WA480-6 has plenty of acceleration and it can achieve high travel speeds, even on grades. This significantly assists productivity and also delivers great value for load-and-carry operations.

Easy Maintenance

The operator can open and close each gull-wing type engine side door easily with the assistance of a gas spring to perform daily service checks from the ground.

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