Large wheel loader

WA600-8

  • Horsepower 394 kW @ 1 800 rpm 529 HP @ 1,800 rpm
  • Operating weight 55 400 - 57 501 kg 122,136 - 126,768 lbs.
  • Bucket capacity 6.4 - 7.8 m³ 8.4 - 10.2 yd³

A powerful, fuel-efficient wheel loader that is easy to operate

High breakout force makes this wheel loader ideal for tough digging applications. A quiet cab and the advanced joystick steering system enhance operator comfort.

  • Powerful
  • Fuel-efficient
  • Comfortable and easy to operate
  • Onboard diagnostics

Features and benefits

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New bucket design

A new bucket design helps make this loader up to 7% more productive.
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Easy to operate

The Advanced Joystick Steering System (AJSS) and Electronic Pilot Control (EPC) work equipment controls work in tandem to make this wheel loader easy to operate.
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Variable traction control system

Maximum rimpull can be adjusted from 100% to 20% to match ground conditions and reduce tire slippage.
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Throttle lock

The engine’s RPM can be set to a constant speed for faster cycle times, while the auto-deceleration feature lowers the engine to low idle when an operator command is not sensed, which can help reduce fuel consumption.
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Smooth approaches

The modulation clutch controls the tractive effort with the left brake pedal from 100% to 20% of available rimpull output, enabling smooth approaches and speed reduction when loading haul trucks.
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Comfortable

A newly designed, low-noise cab features an air suspension, heated seat that increases operator comfort.
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Electronically Controlled Suspension System

An electronically controlled suspension system absorbs shock from the boom which helps reduce operator fatigue and material spillage.
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SmartLoader Logic

To reduce fuel consumption, SmartLoader Logic senses the power requirement and matches torque output to application.
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Integrated payload meter

A payload meter displays a variety of data on the cab’s monitor panel. Payload data can also be accessed remotely with Komtrax Plus.
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Two operating modes

Dual operating modes allow the operator to select Power for enhanced engine performance or Economy for lower fuel consumption.
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Rearview monitor

A rearview monitoring system features a dedicated color monitor. This monitor can always be on, or only on when the loader moves in reverse.
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Easy Maintenance

To promote equipment longevity, onboard diagnostics alert you when your wheel loader needs to be serviced. A swing-out, reversible hydraulic fan and a modular radiator core make cleaning and maintenance easy.

Specifications for WA600-8

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US system Metric
Engine
Model Komatsu SAA6D170E-7*
Type Water-cooled, 4-cycle
Aspiration Komatsu variable geometry, turbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR
Number of cylinders 6
Bore x stroke 170 x 170 mm
Piston displacement 23.15 L
Governor All-speed, electronic
Horsepower:
SAEJ1995 - Gross 396 kW
ISO 9249 / SAEJ1349 - Net 395 kW
Rated rpm 1 800 rpm
Fan drive method for radiator cooling Hydraulic
Fuel system Direct injection
Lubrication system:
Method Gear pump, force lubrication
Filter Full-flow type
Air cleaner Dry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicator
*EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified
Model Komatsu SAA6D170E-7*
Type Water-cooled, 4-cycle
Aspiration Komatsu variable geometry, turbo-charged, after-cooled, cooled EGR
Number of cylinders 6
Bore x stroke 6.69 x 6.69 in
Piston displacement 1,413 in³
Governor All-speed, electronic
Horsepower:
SAEJ1995 - Gross 530 HP
ISO 9249 / SAEJ1349 - Net 529 HP
Rated rpm 1,800 rpm
Fan drive method for radiator cooling Hydraulic
Fuel system Direct injection
Lubrication system:
Method Gear pump, force lubrication
Filter Full-flow type
Air cleaner Dry type with double elements and dust evacuator, plus dust indicator
*EPA Tier 4 Final emissions certified
Transmission

Torque converter: three-elements, one-stage, two-phase

Transmission: Automatic full-powershift, planetary type

Travel speed
Measured with 35/65-33 tires:
Forward* Reverse*
1st 6.7 kph  7.3 kph
2nd 11.7 kph
(12.4 kph)
12.8 kph
(13.5 kph)
3rd 20.3 kph
(21.7 kph)

22.0 kph
(23.7 kph)

4th

33.8 kph
(37.7 kph)

37.0 kph
(41.0 kph)

*P-mode

( ): Lock-up clutch ON

Torque converter: three-elements, one-stage, two-phase

Transmission: Automatic full-powershift, planetary type

Travel speed
Measured with 35/65-33 tires:
Forward* Reverse*
1st 4.2 mph 4.5 mph
2nd 7.3 mph
(7.7 mph)
8.0 mph
(8.4 mph)
3rd 12.6 mph
(13.5 mph)

13.7 mph
(14.7 mph)

4th

21.0 mph
(23.4 mph)

23.0 mph
(25.5 mph)

*P-mode

( ): Lock-up clutch ON

Axles and Final Drives
Drive system Four-wheel drive
Front Fixed, full-floating
Rear Center-pin support, full-floating, 22° total oscillation
Reduction gear Spiral bevel gear
Differential gear Conventional type
Final reduction gear Planetary gear, single reduction
Drive system Four-wheel drive
Front Fixed, full-floating
Rear Center-pin support, full-floating, 22° total oscillation
Reduction gear Spiral bevel gear
Differential gear Conventional type
Final reduction gear Planetary gear, single reduction
Brakes
Service brakes: Hydraulically actuated, wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheels
Parking brake: Wet multiple-disc brake
Emergency brake One of dual service brake circuits is commonly used
Service brakes: Hydraulically actuated, wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheels
Parking brake: Wet multiple-disc brake
Emergency brake One of dual service brake circuits is commonly used
Steering System
Type Articulated type, full-hydraulic power steering
Steering angle 43° each direction.
Minimum turning radius at the center of outside tire 7 075 mm
Type Articulated type, full-hydraulic power steering
Steering angle 43° each direction.
Minimum turning radius at the center of outside tire 23 ft. 3 in
Hydraulic System
Steering system:
Hydraulic pump Piston pump
Capacity (at rated rpm) 163 L/min
Relief valve setting 34.3 MPa 350 kgf/cm²
Hydraulic cylinders:
Type Double-acting, piston type
Number of cylinders 2
Bore x stroke 100 x 486 mm
Loader control:
Hydraulic pump Piston pump
Capacity at rated rpm 239 + 239 L/min
Relief valve setting 34.3 MPa 350 kgf/cm²
Hydraulic cylinders:
Type Double-acting, piston type
Number of cylinders: Bore x Stroke
Boom cylinder / 2 200 x 1067 mm
Bucket cylinder / 1 225 x 776 mm
Control valve 2-spool type
Control positions:
Boom Raise, hold, lower, and float
Bucket Tilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic cycle time (rated load in bucket)
Raise 8.7 s
Dump 2.3 s
Lower (Empty) 4.1 s
Steering system:
Hydraulic pump Piston pump
Capacity (at rated rpm) 43.1 US gpm
Relief valve setting 4,980 psi
Hydraulic cylinders:
Type Double-acting, piston type
Number of cylinders 2
Bore x stroke 4.5 x 20 in
Loader control:
Hydraulic pump Piston pump
Capacity at rated rpm 63.1 + 63.1 US gpm
Relief valve setting 4,980 psi
Hydraulic cylinders:
Type Double-acting, piston type
Number of cylinders: Bore x Stroke
Boom cylinder / 2 7.9 x 42 in
Bucket cylinder / 1 8.9 x 30.6 in
Control valve 2-spool type
Control positions:
Boom Raise, hold, lower, and float
Bucket Tilt-back, hold, and dump
Hydraulic cycle time (rated load in bucket)
Raise 8.7 s
Dump 2.3 s
Lower (Empty) 4.1 s
Service Refill Capacities
Cooling system 150 L
Fuel tank 718 L
Engine 86 L
Hydraulic system 443 L
Axle (front) 185 L
Axle (rear) 193 L
Torque converter and transmission 78 L
DEF tank 39.7 L
Cooling system 39.6 US gal
Fuel tank 189.7 US gal
Engine 22.7 US gal
Hydraulic system 117.0 US gal
Axle (front) 48.9 US gal
Axle (rear) 51.0 US gal
Torque converter and transmission 20.6 US gal
DEF tank 10.5 US gal

ENGINE

  • Air cleaner, double element with dust indicator
  • Alternator, 24 V/140 A
  • Batteries, large capacity, 2 x 12 V/200 Ah
  • Engine, Komatsu SAA6D170E-7
  • KDPF, SCR
  • Starting motor, 24 V x 2/11.0 kW

CAB

  • Two x DC12V electrical outlets
  • Advanced joystick steering system
  • Auto air conditioner/heater
  • AM/FM radio with AUX input jack
  • Ashtray
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Color multi-monitor
  • Cup holder
  • Electronic pilot control fingertip control
  • Floor mat
  • Front wiper (with washer and intermittent)
  • Rear defroster (electric)
  • Rear window washer and wiper
  • ROPS/FOPS (ISO 3471/ISO 3449) cab
  • Seat, suspension type with reclining
  • Seat belt (two-point)
  • Space for lunch box
  • Starter receptacle
  • Sun visor

LIGHTING SYSTEM

  • Access stair lamp, LH side
  • Back-up lights, LED
  • Directional signal
  • Hazard lamps
  • Head lamps, LH and RH side
  • Front work lamps, LH and RH side
  • Rear work lamps, LH and RH side
  • Stop and tail lamps, LED and turn signal lamps

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

  • Back-up alarm
  • Engine shutdown secondary switch
  • Hand rails for platform
  • Horn, electric
  • Parking brake, electric
  • Rear view mirrors
  • Rear view monitoring system
  • Service brakes, wet disc type

TIRES

  • 35/65-33-36PR(L-4)
  • Large bore tire valves

OTHER

  • Two-spool valve for boom and bucket controls
  • 3990 mm boom
  • Additional counterweight (850 kg)
  • Automatic digging system
  • Automatic shift transmission
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Circuit breaker
  • Counterweight, standard
  • Ecology guidance, ecology gauge
  • Electronically controlled suspension system
  • Engine RPM set system
  • Engine shut-off system, electric
  • Front fenders
  • Fuel pre-filter with water separator
  • Hydraulic-driven fan with reverse rotation
  • Inline filters, steering and hydraulic
  • Integrated load meter
  • Komatsu auto idle shutdown
  • Komatsu SmartLoader Logic
  • KOMTRAX with KOMTRAX Plus function and wireless bridge
  • Lift cylinders and bucket cylinder
  • Lock-up clutch torque converter
  • Modulation clutch
  • Radiator, modulating core
  • Radiator mask, swing out
  • Rear access stair with handrail, RH side
  • Remote boom positioner, in-cab adjustable
  • Remote bucket positioner, in-cab adjustable, three positions
  • Transmission, four forward and four reverse
  • Vandalism protection kit
  • Work equipment shock reduction control

ENGINE

  • Air cleaner, double element with dust indicator
  • Alternator, 24 V/140 A
  • Batteries, large capacity, 2 x 12 V/200 Ah
  • Engine, Komatsu SAA6D170E-7
  • KDPF, SCR
  • Starting motor, 24 V x 2/11.0 kW

CAB

  • Two x DC12V electrical outlets
  • Advanced joystick steering system
  • Auto air conditioner/heater
  • AM/FM radio with AUX input jack
  • Ashtray
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Color multi-monitor
  • Cup holder
  • Electronic pilot control fingertip control
  • Floor mat
  • Front wiper (with washer and intermittent)
  • Rear defroster (electric)
  • Rear window washer and wiper
  • ROPS/FOPS (ISO 3471/ISO 3449) cab
  • Seat, suspension type with reclining
  • Seat belt (two-point)
  • Space for lunch box
  • Starter receptacle
  • Sun visor

LIGHTING SYSTEM

  • Access stair lamp, LH side
  • Back-up lights, LED
  • Directional signal
  • Hazard lamps
  • Head lamps, LH and RH side
  • Front work lamps, LH and RH side
  • Rear work lamps, LH and RH side
  • Stop and tail lamps, LED and turn signal lamps

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

  • Back-up alarm
  • Engine shutdown secondary switch
  • Hand rails for platform
  • Horn, electric
  • Parking brake, electric
  • Rear view mirrors
  • Rear view monitoring system
  • Service brakes, wet disc type

TIRES

  • 35/65-33-36PR(L-4)
  • Large bore tire valves

OTHER

  • Two-spool valve for boom and bucket controls
  • 3990 mm boom
  • Additional counterweight (850 kg)
  • Automatic digging system
  • Automatic shift transmission
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • Circuit breaker
  • Counterweight, standard
  • Ecology guidance, ecology gauge
  • Electronically controlled suspension system
  • Engine RPM set system
  • Engine shut-off system, electric
  • Front fenders
  • Fuel pre-filter with water separator
  • Hydraulic-driven fan with reverse rotation
  • Inline filters, steering and hydraulic
  • Integrated load meter
  • Komatsu auto idle shutdown
  • Komatsu SmartLoader Logic
  • KOMTRAX with KOMTRAX Plus function and wireless bridge
  • Lift cylinders and bucket cylinder
  • Lock-up clutch torque converter
  • Modulation clutch
  • Radiator, modulating core
  • Radiator mask, swing out
  • Rear access stair with handrail, RH side
  • Remote boom positioner, in-cab adjustable
  • Remote bucket positioner, in-cab adjustable, three positions
  • Transmission, four forward and four reverse
  • Vandalism protection kit
  • Work equipment shock reduction control
  • Three-spool valve with lever and piping
  • 3850 mm boom
  • Brake cooling system
  • Fast-fill fuel system
  • Load-and-carry specification
  • Power train guard
  • Secondary steering (ISO 5010)
  • Steering wheel, tiltable, telescopic
  • Various bucket options
  • Various tire options, radial and bias
  • Three-spool valve with lever and piping
  • 3850 mm boom
  • Brake cooling system
  • Fast-fill fuel system
  • Load-and-carry specification
  • Power train guard
  • Secondary steering (ISO 5010)
  • Steering wheel, tiltable, telescopic
  • Various bucket options
  • Various tire options, radial and bias
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