Komatsu WA500-6R User Manual

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CEN00253-00 Materials and specifications are subject to change without notice

is a trademark of Komatsu Ltd. Japan

HORSEPOWER

Gross: 266 kW 357 HP @ 1900 rpm

Net: 263 kW 353 HP @ 1900 rpm

BUCKET CAPACITY

4.3–5.6 m

3

5.6-7.3 yd

3

W

HEEL LOADER

Photo may include optional equipment.

WA500-6R

WA

500

Change

Operating Tipping load Tipping load Width Ground

in vertical

Tires or attachments

weight straight full turn over tires clearance

dimensions

Standard Boom Standard Boom

kg lb kg lb kg lb mm ft in mm ft in mm ft in

29.5-25-22PR(L-3) 0 0 0 0 0 0 3190 10'6" 450 1'6" 0 0
Install additional

counterweight +900 +1,985 +1865 +4,110 +1645 +3,625
Air conditioner +65 +145 +33 +75 +30 +240
Emergency steering +70 +155 +65 +145 +55 +120

Lock-up clutch
torque converter +45 +100 +60 +130 +50 +110

ECCS

(Electronically Controlled

Suspension System)

+120 +265 +13 +30 +11 +24

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

● 2-spool valve for boom and bucket
controls

● Air conditioner

● Alternator, 75 A/24 V

● Auto shift transmission with mode

select system

● Back-up alarm

● Back-up lamp

● Batteries, 170 Ah/12 V x 2

● Counterweight

● Directional signal

● Engine, Komatsu SAA6D140E-5 diesel

● Engine shut-off system, electric

● EPC fingertip control levers with automatic

leveler and positioner

● Floormat

● Front fender

● Hard water area arrangement

(corrosion resister)

● Hydraulic-driven fan with reverse rotation

● Lift cylinders and bucket cylinder

● Main monitor panel with

EMMS (Equipment Management
Monitoring System)

● Radiator mask, lattice type

● Rear under view mirror

● Rearview mirror for cab

● Rear window washer and wiper

● ROPS/FOPS cab

● Seat, air-suspension type with reclining

● Seat belt

● Service brakes, wet disc type

● Starting motor, 11.0 kW/24 V

● Steering wheel, tiltable

● Sun visor

● Tires (29.5-25-22PR tubeless)

and rims

● Transmission, 4 forward and 4 reverse

● Vandalism protection kit

● 12V converter

● Additional counterweight

● Alternator, 90A/24V

● AM/FM radio

● AM/FM stereo radio cassette

● Batteries, 220 Ah/12V x 2

● Battery disconnect switch

● Brake cooling system

● Bucket teeth (bolt-on type)

● Bucket teeth (tip type)

● Cab heater and defroster

● Cutting edge (bolt-on type)

● ECSS (Electronically Controlled

Suspension System)

● Emergency steering (SAE)

● Fire extinguisher

● FNR directional change switch

● Fuel quick coupler

● High lift boom

● In-line filter

● Joystick steering

● Load meter, new type

● Lock-up clutch torque converter

● Ordinary spare parts

● Power train guard

● Seat, air suspension with automatic

weight adjustment

● Segment edges

● Tool kit

● Limited slip differential (F&R)

WEIGHT CHANGES

W

ALK

-A

ROUND

WA500-6R

WHEEL LOADER

WA500-6R

W HEEL L

OADER

32

Increased Reliability

● Reliable Komatsu designed and

manufactured components

● Sturdy main frame

● Maintenance-free, fully hydraulic,

wet disc service and parking brakes

● Hydraulic hoses use flat face

O-ring seals

See page 6.

● Cathion electrodeposition process

is used to apply primer paint

● Powder coating process is used to

apply main structure paint

● Sealed DT connectors for electrical

connections

Easy Maintenance

● “EMMS” (Equipment Management

Monitoring System)

See page 7.

● Ease of radiator cleaning

● Modular radiator core system

Photo may include optional equipment.

High Productivity
& Low Fuel Consumption

● High performance SAA6D140E-5 engine

● Low fuel consumption

● Dual-mode engine power select system

● Automatic transmission with shift timing select system

● Lock-up Torque Converter (Optional)

● Variable displacement piston pump & CLSS

● Increased bucket capacity

● Long wheelbase

See pages 4 and 5.

Excellent Operator Environment

● Automatic transmission with ECMV

● Low-noise designed cab

● Electronic controlled transmission lever

● Variable transmission cut-off system

● Engine RPM set system with auto decel

● “EPC” (Electronic Pilot Control) levers

● Pillar-less large ROPS/FOPS integrated cab

● Easy entry/exit, rear-hinged door

● Telescopic / tilt steering column

See pages 8 and 9.

Harmony with Environment

● Low exterior noise

● Low fuel consumption

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Genuine Answer for Land

and

Environment Optimization

HORSEPOWER

Gross: 266 kW 357 HP @ 1900 rpm

Net: 263 kW 353 HP @ 1900 rpm

BUCKET CAPACITY

4.3–5.6 m35.6-7.3 yd

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