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Komatsu WA480-6

Series: Komatsu Wheel Loader

Source: https://www.komatsu.eu/de/alte-modelle/radlader/wa480-6

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The Komatsu WA480-6 is a model in the Komatsu Wheel Loader series. The engine delivers 304.2 hp (223 kW), has 12 cylinders, with a displacement of 11,044.9 cm³. Rated speed is 2,000 rpm. The unladen weight is 24,725.3 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,453.4 mm. Ground clearance is 533.4 mm. The tank holds 413 litres. The gearbox has 4 forward gears. There are also 4 reverse gears. The pump delivers 241.9 l/min. The hydraulic tank holds 173 litres. The cooling system holds 60.9 litres. The engine fitted is the SAA6D125E-5. The Komatsu Wheel Loader series covers 104 models. Rated output within it ranges from 29.4 to 1,738.8 hp; the WA480-6 sits in the lower part of that range with 304.2 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the WA450-3 below it with 294 hp and the WA500-3 above it with 319.4 hp. 1159 Komatsu models across 39 series are on record. The model is listed under Wheel loaders. 18 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine modelSAA6D125E-5correct
Power304.2 hp (223 kW)correct
Rated speed2,000 rpmcorrect
Cylinders12correct
Displacement11,044.9 cm³correct
AspirationTurbo-chargedcorrect
Coolant capacity60.9 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Wheelbase3,453.4correct
Ground clearance533.4correct
Unladen weight24,725.3 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox typefull-powershift transmission, countershaft typecorrect
Forward gears4correct
Reverse gears4correct

Working data

Pump flow241.9 l/mincorrect
Hydraulic oil capacity173 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity413 lcorrect

Other data

Height3,505.2correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 9 kW/t (223 kW / 24.7 t)

Stronger than 90% 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 WA480-6 have?

The Komatsu WA480-6 delivers 304 hp.

How much does the Komatsu WA480-6 weigh?

The unladen weight is 24,725 kg.

What engine does the Komatsu WA480-6 have?

12 cylinders, 11,045 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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This page carries 18 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

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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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