Komatsu WA380-8

Description

The Komatsu WA380-8 is a wheel loader that combines stability, breakout power and tractive effort. It is built for tough digging tasks and suits carrying pipe, sand and other aggregates, site clean-up and support, digging into piles and backfilling. In the model name, 380 refers to the model series and -8 indicates the model generation.

According to the Komatsu WA380-8 product page, the machine has a 143 kW (192 hp) engine, an operating weight of 18.5–20 tonnes and a tipping load of 15.5 tonnes. Bucket capacity is 3.2–6.5 m³. The WA380-8 is part of the range of Komatsu wheel loaders at Hesselberg.

The engine meets EU Stage V. The machine has a large-capacity torque converter with standard lock-up, which gives strong tractive effort when digging and filling the bucket. Komatsu states that the machine has one of the highest breakout forces in its class. A wide tread and long wheelbase give good stability, and the machine has superior dumping height and reach. Komatsu SmartLoader Logic, the E-Light engine mode, high-efficiency buckets and adjustable idle shutdown help reduce fuel consumption.

The machine has Electronic Pilot Control (EPC) as standard, an automatic digging system and an intelligent gas pedal. Komatsu offers a wide range of buckets and attachments, including a universal bucket, an earthmoving bucket, a stockpile bucket with raised bottom, a mulch grab bucket and a high-dump bucket, and the machine has a hydraulic quick coupler. Tailored solutions are also available for salt and chemical applications, waste and recycling, tunnel and underground work, and port and harbour work.

The operator gets a new air-suspended seat, a large multifunctional monitor and a low-noise cab. The machine has a rear-view camera and steps for cleaning the front window. A 4-point seat belt and an additional rear counterweight are available as options. The radiator is wide-core with an auto-reverse fan, the engine doors open gull-wing style, and the machine has a factory-fitted automatic lubrication system. Komtrax is Komatsu’s wireless monitoring system, which makes it easy to track your machine’s location, performance and status.

If you need a slightly smaller machine, take a look at the WA320-8. The WA380-8 has higher engine output (143 kW vs 127 kW), tipping load (15.5 t vs 11.74 t) and operating weight (18.5–20 t vs 15.7–16.56 t). If you need even more capacity, take a look at the WA470-8.

If you will be operating the machine yourself, you can read more about our heavy equipment operator course.

As the supplier of Komatsu in Norway, Hesselberg helps you with machine selection, service and parts. Contact us for a no-obligation quote on the WA380-8.