Komatsu WA500-8
The Komatsu WA500-8 is a large wheel loader with a 266 kW (357 hp) Stage V engine, an operating weight of 34.875–36.13 tonnes and a tipping load of 26.775 tonnes. It combines stability, breakout power and tractive effort, and suits moving, transport and loading jobs.
- Engine power
- 266/357 kW/HK
- Operating Weight
- 34,875-36,13 t
- Tipping load
- 26,775 t
Description
The Komatsu WA500-8 is a wheel loader that combines stability, breakout power and tractive effort, with a focus on fuel efficiency and environmental performance. It suits most moving, transport and loading tasks. In the model name, 500 refers to the model series and -8 indicates the model generation.
According to the Komatsu WA500-8 product page, the machine has a 266 kW (357 hp) engine, an operating weight of 34.875–36.13 tonnes and a tipping load of 26.775 tonnes. Bucket capacity is 4.5–7.2 m³. The WA500-8 is part of the range of Komatsu wheel loaders at Hesselberg.
The engine meets EU Stage V, and Komatsu states up to 7% lower fuel consumption. The machine has a large-capacity torque converter with standard lock-up, a wide tread and long wheelbase, and superior dumping height and reach. Komatsu SmartLoader Logic, 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 buckets including a universal bucket, a rock bucket and a stockpile bucket with raised bottom, and the machine has a hydraulic quick coupler. Attachments can make the machine suitable for waste handling and quarry applications. Tailored solutions are also available for steel mills and for block handling.
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, and a 4-point seat belt is available as an option. 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 smaller machine, take a look at the WA485-11. It has slightly higher engine output (271 kW vs 266 kW), but a lower tipping load (22.095 t vs 26.775 t) and operating weight (27.94–28.85 t vs 34.875–36.13 t).
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 WA500-8.