KOMATSU WA480 Construction Equipment Upcoming Auctions

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A Master At Moving Earth

Komatsu is the second largest global manufacturer and supplier of earth-moving equipment for the construction, surface and underground mining, and forestry industries. When you think of earth movers, the first machine that likely comes to mind is the full-sized articulated wheel loader, with its capacious front-end bucket, massive pneumatic tires, and cab that sits high on the chassis to give the operator a commanding view of the worksite. Komatsu’s iconic WA480 wheel loaders, which the company classifies as “large wheel loaders,” are versatile and highly productive machines that make a big impact on construction projects of all sizes. Operators and owners prize these machines for their fuel efficiency, comfortable ride, and reliable operation.

Loader Of All Trades

The Komatsu WA480 wheel loaders that you’ll find for sale on MachineryTrader.com have manufacture dates of between 2003 and 2018 and later. The fact that there are often 2003 models for sale is a testament to these machines’ reliability and durability. Common features of the Komatsu WA480 group include engines with ratings between 287 and 305 horsepower, enclosed ROP (roll-over protection system), up to 6.5-cubic-yard general-purpose buckets, conventional or joystick steering, and up to a 28.2-ton (56,416-pound) operating weight. The newest models come with Tier 4 (Tier IV) Final engines capable of producing 299 horsepower.

WA480 Models & Options

There are a handful of variants available within the WA480 model group. The model names include WA480, WA480-5, WA480-5H, WA480-6, WA480-6LC, and WA480-8. Generally, the lower the suffix number, the older the variant. For instance, you might find a WA480-5 on this site from 2004, whereas a WA480-6 is from 2007. The newer WA480-8 wheel loader features an 11.04-liter, Tier 4 Final certified SAA6D125E-7 engine, which is considered more fuel efficient than the Tier 3 engine installed in this machine’s predecessor. The WA480-8 also features Komatsu’s SmartLoader Logic, which efficiently delivers the ideal amount of engine torque and acceleration for climbing inclines and hitting a higher top speeds.