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Komatsu WA50-6 Specifications

The Komatsu WA50-6 compact wheel loader is powered by 135 cu.in (2.2L) Komatsu 4D88E-6B 4-cylinder direct injection water-cooled diesel engine with a rated power of 38.6 hp (28.7 kW) at 2400 rpm. The Komatsu WA50-6 is equipped with a hydrostatic transmission, hydraulic power steering, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and 15.5/60-18 standard tires. The open center hydraulic system has a pump with fluid flow rate of 12.2 gpm (46.5 lpm). The wheel loader has a rated operating capacity of 2845 lbs (1290 kg) and tipping load of 5690 lbs (2580 kg). The max lift height is 122.8 inches (3120 mm) to hinge pin, and boom breakout force is 6720 lbs (3050 kg).

Engine Specs

Engine Model ....................... Komatsu 4D88E-6B
Engine Type ....................... Vertical 4-cycle water-cooled diesel
Number of Cylinders ....................... Four
Engine Bore, in (mm) ....................... 3.46 (88.0)
Engine Stroke, in (mm) ....................... 3.54 (90.0)
Displacement, cu.in (L) ....................... 135 (2.19)
Aspiration Type ....................... Naturally aspirated
Rated Engine Power, hp (kW) ....................... 38.6 (28.7)
Rated Engine Speed, rpm ....................... 2400
Compression Ratio ....................... 18:1
Firing Order ....................... 1-3-4-2
Fuel System ....................... Direct injection
Governor Type ....................... Mechanical all-speed control
Lubricating System ....................... Forced lubrication with gear pump
Oil Filter Type ....................... Spin-on full-flow
Cooling System ....................... Liquid-cooled
Air Cleaner Type ....................... Single stage dry element
Starting System ....................... Electrical
Emission Level ....................... Tier 3
Fuel Tank Capacity, gal (L) ....................... 13.2 (50.0)
Oil Capacity, qts (L) ....................... 7.9 (7.5)
Coolant Capacity, qts (L) ....................... 7.4 (7.0)
Electrical System Rating, Volts ....................... 12
Charging System ....................... Alternator
Alternator Rating, Amps ....................... 40

Transmission

Transmission Type ....................... Hydrostatic
Number of Forward Gears ....................... Infinite
Number of Reverse Gears ....................... Infinite
Maximum Forward Speed, mph (kph) ....................... 9.3 (15.0)
Maximum Reverse Speed, mph (kph) ....................... 9.3 (15.0)

Wheels and Tires

Drive System Type ....................... Four-wheel drive (4WD)
Steering Configuration ....................... Articulated frame
Steering System ....................... Hydraulic power
Service Brakes Type ....................... Hydraulic wet disc
Front Tire Size (Std) ....................... 15.5/60-18
Rear Tire Size (Std) ....................... 15.5/60-18
Front Tire Size (Opt) ....................... 15.5/70-18
Rear Tire Size (Opt) ....................... 15.5/70-18

Hydraulic System

Hydraulic System Type ....................... Open center
Hydraulic Pump Type ....................... Gear
Pump Flow, gpm (Lpm) ....................... 12.2 (46.5)
System Pressure, psi (Bar) ....................... 2990 (210)
Hydraulic System Capacity, gal (L) ....................... 11.1 (42.0)

Loader Performance

Rated Operating Capacity (Straight, Cab), lbs (kg) ....................... 2845 (1290)
Rated Operating Capacity (Full Turn, Cab), lbs (kg) ....................... 2315 (1050)
Tipping Load (Straight, Cab), lbs (kg) ....................... 5690 (2580)
Tipping Load (Full Turn, Cab), lbs (kg) ....................... 4630 (2100)
Tipping Load (Straight, Canopy), lbs (kg) ....................... 5400 (2450)
Tipping Load (Full Turn, Canopy), lbs (kg) ....................... 4410 (2000)
Breakout Force, lbs (kg) ....................... 6720 (3050)

Dimensions and Weight

Operating Height (Fully Raised), in (mm) ....................... 155.7 (3955)
Maximum Lift Height To Hinge Pin, in (mm) ....................... 122.8 (3120)
Height To Top Of Cab, in (mm) ....................... 99.2 (2540)
Height To Top Of Canopy, in (mm) ....................... 98.4 (2500)
Length With Bucket On Ground, in (mm) ....................... 180.3 (4580)
Width (Tread Center), in (mm) ....................... 49.2 (1250)
Width (Over Tires), in (mm) ....................... 65 (1650)
Wheel Base, in (mm) ....................... 74.8 (1900)
Ground Clearance, in (mm) ....................... 12.2 (310)
Articulation Angle, deg ....................... 42.5
Bucket Width, in (mm) ....................... 66 (1675)
Bucket Capacity, cu.ft (m3) ....................... 21.2 (0.60)
Digging Depth, in (mm) ....................... 6.9 (175)
Clearance With Bucket Dumped, in (mm) ....................... 97.4 (2475)
Reach At Full Height, in (mm) ....................... 35.4 (900)
Turning Radius (w/Bucket), in (mm) ....................... 150.6 (3825)
Operating Weight (Cab), lbs (kg) ....................... 8430 (3825)
Operating Weight (Canopy), lbs (kg) ....................... 8100 (3675)

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