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BUCKET CAPACITY
5.6 7.2 yd3
4.3 5.5 m3
WHEEL LOADER
WA500-3
WA500-3 Wheel Loader Features:
W ALK-A
WALK -AROUND
ROUND
Komatsu-integrated New operators air
ride seat is standard
design offers the best New electric with a document holder
value, reliability, and versatility. power windows. on seat back.
OPERATING WEIGHT
Quieter operators 67,120 lb 30440 kg
environment.
BUCKET CAPACITY
5.6 7.2 yd3
20% larger cab increases operator productivity. 4.3 5.5 m3
New operators cab provides better visibility, increased comfort,
see-at-a-glance console, two-door walk-through, and finger-touch
shifting. See page 4.
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OPERATOR
PERATORS
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COMPARTMENT
OMPARTMENT
Comfortable high-back
bucket seat features:
Ask the man who runs onehe will tell you the operators cab sets the Komatsu
wheel loader apart from the others. Thats a productivity feature you cant ignore. No matter
Air suspension ride
fabric seat how a machine specs out or how much is promised for productivity, unless the operator
Six-way adjustable seat can work a full shift without becoming fatigued, you will never get the full measure of
with armrests, headrest, promised productivity.
and lumbar support to
fit any size operator The cab improvements on the WA500-3 is ideal in load and carry operations. The
Retractable seat belt Avance Plus go beyond providing combination of these two systems provides a
Rear-mounted a 20% larger cab with a comfortable convenient, comfortable, and versatile option
document holder
air ride seat. Improvements include to fit all operators and operating conditions.
these production-enhancing standard
See the monitor through the steering
and optional features:
wheel, not around it. A specially designed
The WA500-3 Avance Plus has two-spoke steering wheel allows the operator
the largest cab ever offered on a to easily see the instrument panel.
Komatsu wheel loader.
Kick-down switch is conveniently
A large flat glass windshield located on the boom lever. A simple
provides the operator an motion of the thumb actuates this
unobstructed view of the working valuable productivity feature.
area and attachment.
Automatic transmission. Automatic shift
Electric power windows allow the control gives the operator maximum control
operator to open windows without with minimum effort. The transmission hold
reaching or leaving the comfortable switch allows the operator to select either
air ride seat. automatic or manual shifting. The unique
combination of the transmission hold and
Two-door, walk-through cab.
kick-down switches, located on the hydraulic
Good for ventilation as well as easy entry
boom lever, offers the operator optimum
and exit from either side of the cab.
control in all conditions.
Silicone-filled rubber mounts dampen
At-a-glance instrument monitor. Monitor is
noise and vibration, reducing fatigue
mounted in front of the operator and is tilted
caused by noise. Helps keep the operator
for easy view, allowing the operator to easily
productive, all day.
check gauges and warning lights.
Low-effort brake pedals actuate fully
The EDIMOS II instrument gauge cluster
hydraulic brakes. Both the service and
display monitors all machine functions and
parking brakes are wet disc type.
systems, which are only a glance away on
Steer with ease. Komatsus fully hydraulic the side panel.
steering provides fast response with low
Optional ECSS ride control. This option
effort, even at low engine rpm.
is ideal in load and carry operations by
Optional joystick/steering wheel control. providing a smooth ride in rough ground
The optional joystick and steering wheel surfaces. Productivity is optimized by
control system provides precise steering improving material retention in the
operation. The joystick steering is ideal in bucket and increasing operator
V-type cycle loading, and the steering wheel comfort and control.
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WA500-3
WHEEL LOADER
Value Options
Value options for productivity and those little added touches Theres nothing more refreshing than a cold drink on a hot
that make work a little easier. day. The large lunch box holder will help keep your lunch
and beverage cool. Thats something to look forward to at
Keep cool, keep productive with a five-mode air conditioner. lunch or break-time.
Thirteen strategically located vents direct cool air to the
operator, keeping him productive on the hottest days. Make the time go faster with an auto-tuning AM/FM
cassette radio with a digital clock.
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K OMATSU D
KOMATSU DESIGNED
ESIGNED
P OWER T
POWER TRAIN
RAIN
Engine
The Komatsu SA6D140E-3 delivers the power and efficiency to get the job done quickly
and cost-effectively while meeting North America Tier II emission requirements.
Komatsu SA6D140E-3 features include: Large gull-wing doors allow easy access
Environmentally friendly, meets EPA to the engine and radiator for routine
With a piston displace-
ment of 930 in3 15.2 ltr, and EV emission standards for NOX, maintenance and cleaning.
the Komatsu SA6D140E-3
CO, and HC. Spin-on filters and easily accessible
has a net flywheel horse-
power of 315 HP 235 kW Engine oil and filter change intervals lubrication points reduce maintenance
at 2100 rpm.
have been increased from 250 hours time and the chance of missing
to 500 hours. maintenance items.
CRI (Common Rail Injection) fuel system
provides excellent low-speed torque and
optimum fuel efficiency.
APSAutomatic
Four-Speed Automatic Transmission Power Speed
Provides maximum speed of 21.6 mph 34.8 km/h in forward and 23.7 mph
Hydraulic System
38.1 km/h in reverse. The transmission is a full power shift, countershaft
transmission.
FAST
Other features include:
Gear indicator conveniently Automatic gear selection with
located on the monitor panel allows a hold switch on the boom control
the operator to easily check gear- lever provides control with low effort. SLOW
shifts during operations. Four forward and four reverse
Solid state electronic, gears help match cycle conditions,
fingertip shifting provides easy providing increased efficiency and During breakout
Loader Pump
directional changes from forward to fuel economy. CONTROL VALVE LOADER
HYDRAULIC
finger, the kick-down switch automatically downshifts from second to first when TANK
beginning the digging cycle. It automatically upshifts from first to second when When raising the boom
the direction control lever is placed in reverse. This results in increased rim pull Loader Pump
CONTROL VALVE LOADER
for better bucket penetration and reduced cycle times for higher productivity.
Switch Pump
Komatsu designed axles and final drives provide rugged reliability with low CUTOFF VALVE
maintenance. Axle shafts are full-floating. The front axle is fixed, while the rear axle is
a center-pin support design that provides a total oscillation of up to 30 degrees.
The differential reduction gear is a heavy-duty spiral bevel gear for strength and
reliable performance. Rugged, outboard planetary final drives carry the total gear APSAutomatic Power
Speed Hydraulic System is
reduction of the drive train to the wheel which is mounted to the axle hub.
a dual-hydraulic speed system
Optional front and rear limited slip differentials are also available to provide from Komatsu, which increases
operational efficiency by matching
improved traction in adverse ground conditions.
the hydraulic demands to work
Wet multi-disc brakes (front and rear) are fully sealed. Contaminants are conditions.
kept out, reducing wear and maintenance. Brakes require no adjustments for Oil from the switch pump is
wear, further reducing maintenance costs. There is no air system to bleed, which completely returned to the tank
eliminates the condensation of water in the system that can lead to contamination when digging and breaking out;
and corrosion. Braking system therefore hydraulic flow to the
loader is reduced and pressure is
reliability is increased with
increased. This reduces horse-
the use of two independent
power demand from the engine
hydraulic circuits, providing and makes the operation more
hydraulic backup should efficient. The result of this new
one circuit fail. Avance Dash-3 technology is
greater productivity at the
The parking brake is also an lowest operating cost.
adjustment-free, wet multi-disc
with increased reliability and
long life.
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EASY
ASY
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MAINTENANCE
AINTENANCE
Servicing With a Smile
It would be better if most of us approached routine maintenance and service as something that made us smile. Thats
why Komatsu designed the WA500-3 Avance Plus Wheel Loader to make servicing as easy as possible. We know by doing
this, routine maintenance and servicing are less likely to be skipped, which can mean a reduction in costly downtime later on.
Here are some of the many service features found on the WA500-3 Avance Plus:
Large service doors provide easy Full hydraulic service and parking Batteries are located next to the
access to all engine service points brakes eliminate air system counterweight for ground level
and filters, and are lockable using maintenance. access.
the ignition key. Sealed Loader Linkage Pins Easy to reach toolbox for grease
Ground Level Greasingall designed to keep grease contained gun and tool storage.
grease points are easily reached longer and prevent the entrance of Optional automatic lubrication
from ground level and grease banks dust, thereby lengthening greasing system and Wiggins fast fuel
are provided in strategic areas to intervals. system are available to reduce
reduce maintenance time. Cylinder buffer rings reduce shock maintenance time.
Large platforms provide easy loads to the cylinder packings and
access to cab windows. prolong cylinder life by 30%.
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WA500-3
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SPECIFICATIONS
PECIFICATIONS
WHEEL LOADER
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Komatsu SA6D140E-3 Dimensions comply with ISO 3471 and SAE J1040c ROPS (Roll-
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water-cooled, 4-cycle, direct injection Over Protective Structure) standards, as well as ISO 3449 FOPS
Aspiration . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbocharged and waterjacket aftercooled (Falling Object Protective Structure) standards. The cab is mounted
No. of cylinders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 on viscous dampening mounts.
Bore x stroke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.5" x 6.5" 140 mm x 165 mm
Piston displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 930 in3 15.2 ltr
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electrical all speed BUCKET CONTROLS
Horsepower rating @ 2100 rpm (SAE J1349)
Gross power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335 HP 250 kW Control positions
Flywheel/net power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 HP 235 kW Boom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Raise, hold, lower, and float
Meets 2001 North American emissions regulations Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tilt-back, hold, and dump
Gear pump-driven force lubrication with full-flow filters. All filters are
spin-on for easy maintenance. Exhaust aspirated 34 tubes strata HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
precleaner, dry air cleaner with primary and secondary elements,
and dust indicator. 24 V electric starting motor; 24 V/50 A alternator, The dual hydraulic speed system makes it possible to reduce cycle
2 x 12 V/200 Ah batteries. times.
Powerful rim pull is maintained when entering the pile, so the
digging capacity is increased.
TRANSMISSION Boom speed is increased while raising the boom to minimize cycle
3-element, single-stage, single-phase torque converter. Full power time.
shift, automatic planetary gear transmission. An electronically Capacity (discharge flow) @ engine rated rpm
controlled transmission allows fingertip control with speed and Loader pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88.2 U.S. gal/min 333.8 ltr/min
directional change levers. A modulating function ensures shockless Steering pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43.5 U.S. gal/min 164.6 ltr/min
range and directional changes. Switch pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34.3 U.S. gal/min 129.9 ltr/min
Pilot pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.6 U.S. gal/min 59.1 ltr/min
Travel (Gear Pumps)
Speed* Forward Reverse
Loader Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.5 U.S. gal/min 463.7 ltr/min
1st 4.4 mph 7.1 km/h 4.9 mph 7.9 km/h Steering Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.8 U.S. gal/min 294.5 ltr/min
2nd 7.8 mph 12.6 km/h 8.6 mph 14.1 km/h
Relief valve setting
3rd 13.2 mph 21.2 km/h 14.6 mph 23.5 km/h
Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000 psi 210 kg/cm2
4th 21.6 mph 34.8 km/h 23.7 mph 38.1 km/h
Control valve
*Measured with 29.5/25 tires
Spool
Hydraulic Number of
AXLES AND FINAL DRIVES Cylinders Cylinders Bore Stroke
Boom 2 7.9" 200 mm 33.03" 839 mm
4-wheel drive system. Fixed, full-floating front axle. Center-pin
Bucket 1 8.9" 225 mm 24.13" 613 mm
supported, full-floating rear axle has 30 total oscillation. Spiral
bevel gear for reduction and straight bevel gear for differential. Final Steering 2 4.3" 110 mm 19.1" 486 mm
reduction through a single reduction planetary gear set in an oil bath. Hydraulic cycle time = 11.6 sec
Raise6.4 sec/Dump1.7 sec/Lower (empty)3.5 sec
BRAKES
SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES
Service brakes: 4-wheel, separate front-rear wheel, hydraulically
actuated, multiple wet disc. Cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28.4 U.S. gal 106 ltr
Parking brake: Wet disc brake. Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118.4 U.S. gal 448 ltr
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.0 U.S. gal 42 ltr
Hydraulic system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46.2 U.S. gal 175 ltr
STEERING Differential, final drive (each axle).. . . . . . . . . 20.6 U.S. gal 78 ltr
Torque converter and transmission . . . . . . . . 16.4 U.S. gal 62 ltr
Articulated, fully hydraulic power steering. 40 steering angle each
direction. Minimum turning radius of 20'2" 6160 mm at the center of
the outside tire. Stick-steer control system is optional. TIRES
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DIMENSIONS
WA500
B
G
F
E Hitch height 4'1" 1240 mm
F Overall height, top of stack 12'2" 3705 mm
E
G Overall height, ROPS canopy 12'8" 3860 mm
C
D
Reach A
*Turning radius measured with bucket at carry position, outside corner of bucket.
Weight Changes
Change in Change in Tipping Load
Operating Weight Straight Full Turn
Remove Steel Cab 670 lb 305 kg 570 lb 260 kg 550 lb 250 kg
Deduct Additional Counterweight 2,200 lb 1000 kg 5,280 lb 2400 kg 4,400 lb 2000 kg
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WA500-3
WHEEL LOADER
1 0 0 % Bu c
1 0 5 % Bu c
9 0 % Bu c k e t
Coal, bituminous, broken 1,400 830
2,550
k e t F ill
k e t F ill
5.73 7.5 Earth, dry, packed 1510
F ill
Earth, loam 2,100 1250
Bucket Size
STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Air cleaner, 2-stage dry with auto dust Floormat Seat, air suspension, reclining, with
evacuator Handrails, front, LH and RH armrests (fabric)
Air conditioner, heater, defroster, Hitch, pin type, rear Service brakes, hydraulic, wet multi-disc,
pressurizer Horn, electric axle-by-axle (outboard)
Alternator, 50 A Hydraulic oil cooler Speedometer (mph)
Axles, full floating with conventional Hydraulic system, two-stage, automatic Starting motor, direct electric 24 V 11.1 kW
differentials power speed Steel cab with front and rear intermittent
Back-up alarm Ladders (right and left) washer/wiper, sun visor, dome light,
Batteries, 2 x 12 V/200 Ah Lifting eyes cigarette lighter/ashtray, RH and LH entry
Boom kickout, automatic Lights Steering wheel, tiltable, full hydraulic
Bucket positioner, automatic Back-up light (rear) power
Cooling fan, blower Stop and tail Tires, 29.5/25-22PR (L3), tubeless and
Counterweight, standard 4,960 lb/2250 kg Turn signal with hazard switch (2F, 2R) rims (4 each)
Electrical manifold preheat Working lights, halogen, (2F) high/low Transmission, full power shift automatic
Electronic display monitoring system beam with indicator, (2R, 2F) outside (4F, 4R), soft shift, planetary type
Engine key stop cab-mounted Transmission control, electric with
Engine water conditioner Parking brake, wet disc kickdown switch
Engine, Komatsu SA6D140E-3 Power windows 2-spool valve for boom and bucket
Exhaust pipe, curved Rearview mirrors, inside/outside controls with PPC
Fan guard cab mount (LH, RH) Vandalism protection kit
Fenders, full front and partial rear ROPS/FOPS canopy
with steps Seat belt, 3" width, retractable
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Additional counterweight 2,200 lb/1000 kg ECSS (Electronically Controlled Stick-steer controls
Auto-tuning AM/FM cassette stereo Suspension System) Tires (bias ply)
Auxiliary steering Fuel quick fill, Wiggins 29.5/25-22PR (L4)
Bucket, teeth (with segmented High pressure inline filter 29.5/25-22PR (L5)
cutting edges) Highlift boom, bucket and CWT Tires (radial ply)
Bucket, 5.6 yd3 4.28 m3 straight (highlift) Hydraulic adapter kit 29.5/R25XHA 1-Star (L3)
Bucket, 6.5 yd3 4.96 m3 straight LSD (Limited-Slip Differential), 29.5/R25XLDD1A 1-Star (L4)
(general purpose) front and rear 29.5/R25XLDD2 1-Star (L5)
Bucket, 7.2 yd3 5.50 m3 straight Logging arrangement, bucket cylinder, 29.5/R25XMINE D2 (L5)
(light material) counterweight, 3 spool valve/lever/piping
Cutting edge (bolt-on) Lubrication system, automatic
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