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Komatsu WA480-5

Series: Komatsu Wheel Loader

Source: https://www.komatsu.eu/en/product-archive/wheel-loaders/wa48

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The Komatsu WA480-5 belongs to the Komatsu Wheel Loader series. The engine delivers 286.9 hp (211 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 11,041.6 cm³. Rated speed is 1,760 rpm. The unladen weight is 24,750 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,450.3 mm. Ground clearance is 527.3 mm. The tank holds 417.2 litres. The gearbox has 4 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. The pump delivers 425.1 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 295.3 litres. The cooling system holds 50.3 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the SAA6D125E-3. Tyre size: 26,5 R25. The Komatsu Wheel Loader series covers 104 models. Rated output within it ranges from 29.4 to 1,738.8 hp; the WA480-5 sits in the lower part of that range with 286.9 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the W180-1 below it with 283.9 hp and the WA450-3 above it with 294 hp. 1159 Komatsu models across 39 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 20 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelSAA6D125E-3correct
Power286.9 hp (211 kW)correct
Rated speed1,760 rpmcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement11,041.6 cm³correct
Aspirationturbochargedcorrect
Coolant capacity50.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,450.3correct
Ground clearance527.3correct
Unladen weight24,750 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typeautomatic gearbox powershift transmission transmissioncorrect
Forward gears4correct
Reverse gears4correct
Tyre size26.5 R25correct
System voltage24 Vcorrect

Working data

Pump flow425.1 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity295.3 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity417.2 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,502.2correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 8.5 kW/t (211 kW / 24.8 t)

Stronger than 88% of the wheel loaders in the register — out of 1,253 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Komatsu WA480-5 have?

The Komatsu WA480-5 delivers 287 hp.

How much does the Komatsu WA480-5 weigh?

The unladen weight is 24,750 kg.

What engine does the Komatsu WA480-5 have?

6 cylinders, 11,042 cm³ displacement.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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Other models in this series

W120-3

W170-2

W180-1

W20-1

W260-1

W30

W40

W60

W70-3

W90-3

WA 400-5

WA100M-5

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