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Komatsu WA600-8
Configuration: 3,850 mm boom, excavating bucket (spade nose, teeth and bolt-on segment edges), 7.0 m³ heaped; 35/65-33-36PR (L-4) tires, ROPS/FOPS cab; EPA Tier 4 Final
25 sourced values · Sources: Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25
Dimension diagram
| A | Overall length | 12,030 mm |
| B | Overall height | 4,500 mm |
| C | Wheelbase | 4,500 mm |
| D | Ground clearance | 525 mm |
| E | Overall width | 3,805 mm |
| F | Track gauge / tread | 2,650 mm |
Weights
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 55,400 kg | Published: 55,400 kg Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-253,850 mm boom, excavating bucket (122,136 lb). Incl. lubricant, coolant, full fuel, ROPS cab, operator. |
Dimensions
Undercarriage / tires
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Undercarriage type | Wheeled, articulated | Published: Wheeled, articulated Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Number of axles | 2 | Published: 2 Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Wheels (count) | 4 | Published: 4 Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25Four-wheel drive. |
| Tire size | 35/65-33-36PR (L-4) | Published: 35/65-33-36PR (L-4) Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25Tire used for the dimension and weight table. |
Ground pressure
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ground pressure | Not published | Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in the brochure. |
Axle loads
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Axle load, front (unladen/operating) | Not published | Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in the brochure. |
| Axle load, rear (unladen/operating) | Not published | Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25 Not published in the brochure. |
Engine
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine model | Komatsu SAA6D170E-7 | Published: Komatsu SAA6D170E-7 Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25EPA Tier 4 Final. |
| Net power | 395 kW | Published: 395 kW Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 (529 HP). |
| Gross power | 396 kW | Published: 396 kW Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25SAE J1995 (530 HP). |
| Displacement | 23.15 L | Published: 23.15 L Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpm | Published: 1,800 rpm Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25 |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pump / aux flow | 478 L/min | Published: 478 L/min Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25Loader control, two piston pumps 239 + 239 L/min at rated rpm. Steering pump 163 L/min, listed separately. |
| System / relief pressure | 34.3 MPa | Published: 34.3 MPa Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25Loader control (4,980 psi); steering also 34.3 MPa. |
Performance
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Max travel speed | 33.8 km/h | Published: 33.8 km/h Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-254th forward, P-mode, 35/65-33 tires (21.0 mph); 37.7 km/h with lock-up clutch ON. Reverse 4th 37.0 km/h. |
| Bucket capacity | 7 m³ | Published: 7 m³ Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25Heaped (9.2 yd³). Struck 5.8 m³. |
| Tipping load | 32,805 kg | Published: 32,805 kg Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25Static, 40° full turn. Straight: 37,845 kg. |
| Breakout / digging force | ≈ 379 kN | Published: 38,600 kgf Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-2585,098 lb as printed; no kN figure published. |
| Dump height / clearance | 3,700 mm | Published: 3,700 mm Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25Dump clearance at max height and 45° (H), measured to the tooth tip. |
| Lift / hinge-pin height | 5,665 mm | Published: 5,665 mm Komatsu WA600-8 brochure, EN-WA600-8-BR01-0922-V1 (09/2022, EPA Tier 4 Final). Retrieved 2026-10-25Dim. B, hinge-pin height at max height, 3,850 mm boom. 3,990 mm boom: 5,885 mm. |
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