At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Working Range
*Provisional measurement supported by secondary-source documentation. First-party manufacturer confirmation is still required.
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented generation; confirm the individual machine serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/wheel-loaders/komatsu/wa380-8/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Dimension verification
First-party confirmation exception list
*Provisional measurement supported by secondary-source documentation. First-party manufacturer confirmation is still required.
Length with bucket on ground
27 ft 4 in*8.32 m*
Standard-boom WA380-8 with the source's general-purpose bucket and standard tire basis. · Provisional secondary sourceWidth over tires
9 ft 2 in*2.80 m*
Standard-boom WA380-8 with the source's standard tire basis. · Provisional secondary sourceReach at maximum height and 45° dump angle
3 ft 10 in*1.16 m*
Standard-boom WA380-8 with the source's general-purpose bucket. · Provisional secondary sourceYear, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- Dash-8
- Applicable region
- United States reference
- Year handling
- Confirm the serial/PIN and production year when matching an individual machine to this reference.
Model identity
Model family, generation & status
- Model family
- Komatsu WA380-8
- Generation / record
- Dash-8
- Product status
- Status not confirmed — status checked August 2026
- Regional scope
- United States reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States reference
Verified specifications
Values retain their cited source, verification status and original publication basis. Imperial is presented first while manufacturer-published dual units and configuration context remain attached to every value.| Specification | Imperial | Metric | Standard / configuration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net engine power | 191 hp | 143 kW | ISO 9249 / SAE J1349 · At 2,100 rpmManufacturer verified | Komatsu |
| Operating-weight range | 40,532–41,932 lb | 18,385–19,020 kg | Published configuration rangeManufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Bucket-capacity range | 3.5–4.3 yd³ | 2.7–3.3 m³ | Published rangeManufacturer verified | Komatsu |
| Length with bucket on ground | 27 ft 4 in*Provisional | 8.32 m* | Standard-boom WA380-8 with the source's general-purpose bucket and standard tire basis.Provisional secondary sourceSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | First-party citation pending |
| Width over tires | 9 ft 2 in*Provisional | 2.80 m* | Standard-boom WA380-8 with the source's standard tire basis.Provisional secondary sourceSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | First-party citation pending |
| Overall height — ROPS cab | 11 ft 1 in | 3,390 mm | Standard-boom WA380-8, ROPS cab and manufacturer-published tire/bucket reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Hinge pin height — standard boom | 13 ft 5 in | 4,095 mm | Standard-boom WA380-8, ROPS cab and manufacturer-published tire/bucket reference configuration.Manufacturer verified | Komatsu |
| Dumping clearance — maximum height and 45° dump angle | 9 ft 8 in | 2,950 mm | Standard-boom WA380-8, ROPS cab and manufacturer-published tire/bucket reference configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Reach at maximum height and 45° dump angle | 3 ft 10 in*Provisional | 1.16 m* | Standard-boom WA380-8 with the source's general-purpose bucket.Provisional secondary sourceSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | First-party citation pending |
| Wheelbase | 10 ft 10 in | 3,300 mm | Standard-boom WA380-8, ROPS cab and manufacturer-published tire/bucket reference configuration.Manufacturer verified | Komatsu |
What the specifications mean
The weight and bucket-capacity ranges cover configurations beyond the single standard-boom geometry. Match tires and bucket before reading a range endpoint as the offered machine.
A mid-size loader reference for loading and rehandling where the standard-boom package is relevant.
Alternatives worth comparing
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Its published overall length explicitly excludes the bucket, unlike several alternatives. Use a confirmed bucket-included transport measurement before arranging a haul.
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The general-purpose bucket and bolt-on edge help define length and dump geometry. Another tool or high-lift package needs a separate clearance comparison.
ExploreConfiguration intelligence
Configurations & specification differences
These observations are scoped to the cited generation and region. They are not a list of valid option combinations.
| Record | Verified observation | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Build Configuration | Bucket and tire selection determine where the machine falls in the published range. | Dash-8United States reference |
| Work-tool Interface | Coupler, guarding and application packages require machine-level confirmation. | Dash-8United States reference |
| Technology Package | Check installed payload and telematics systems separately from mechanical condition. | Dash-8United States reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used WA380-8 inspection priorities
- Inspect articulation, boom pins, bucket/coupler and tires; request maintenance and functional inspection for the installed driveline.
- Record the exact serial/PIN, installed options and inspection limitations. These are purchase inspection priorities, not claims of a model-specific failure pattern.
Configuration-aware inspection: these checks are triggered by machine category, installed configuration and technology package. Brochure-listed technology must be physically present, active, licensed and calibrated on the used machine.
Hours, condition and ownership cost
Hours are context, not a condition grade. Duty cycle, idle time, maintenance evidence, wear-system measurements, structural repairs and installed technology should be evaluated together.
Cost drivers to model
- Model tire and edge wear, loaded travel and truck queues using the actual bucket; rated bucket volume alone does not establish payload.
- Use the ownership calculator with quoted repairs, actual scheduled hours, utilization and transport costs; leave unknown assumptions visible.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Buckets, forks and grapples
Verify coupler interface, hydraulic controls, attachment weight and load centre, lift configuration.
Open attachment researchSnow attachments
Verify coupler interface, hydraulic and electrical requirements, machine stability.
Open attachment researchBefore confirming fitment
- generation and machine configuration
- mounting interface, coupler or pin geometry
- hydraulic flow, pressure, return and case drain
- attachment weight and machine capacity limits
- electrical controls or required machine options
Model-reference transport profile
Transport reference
Reference measurements retain their configuration and verification status. Confirm the actual transport setup before booking.
*Provisional measurement supported by secondary-source documentation. First-party manufacturer confirmation is still required.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Use the equipment transport dimensions worksheet to record this WA380-8's actual travel configuration, measured length, width and height, weight evidence and any detached components. Send the completed record to the carrier with the loading details.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade or boom position
- loading condition
Source provenance
First-party sources and verification notes
Only manufacturer-authored records are linked publicly. Provisional measurements remain marked until a matching first-party record is confirmed.WA380-8 Large Wheel Loader — Full Specifications
United States · exact model technical page · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
WA380-8 Product Brochure
North America · official technical document · accessed September 5, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified
