At a glance
Key specifications
Overall dimensions
Measurement basis: Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.
Precision visual reference
Dimensions and working range
Published measurements for the stated configuration. Illustration not to scale.
Overall Size
Measurement basis: Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.
Working Range
Reference details
Overall measurement views reviewed 2026-09-06. Illustrative artwork, not a scale drawing.
Documented model generation; confirm serial/PIN and installed configuration · United States / North American reference
Canonical reference: heavyeq.ca/specs/wheel-loaders/komatsu/wa500-8/ · Printed from HeavyEQ.ca. Confirm the actual machine and current manufacturer documentation before transport or operation.
Year, generation & configuration
Model generation and configuration
- Generation / series
- WA500-8; exact manufacturer technical literature
- Applicable region
- United States / North American 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 WA500-8
- Generation / record
- WA500-8; exact manufacturer technical literature
- Product status
- Current manufacturer catalogue — status checked September 2026
- Regional scope
- United States / North American reference
No verified lineage relationship published. HeavyEQ reviewed first-party sources and did not force a predecessor or successor from model numbering.
United States / North American 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length — bucket on ground | 32 ft 8 in | 9,945 mm | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Overall width — fitted bucket | 11 ft 2 in | 3,400 mm | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Overall height — ROPS cab | 12 ft 5 in | 3,785 mm | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Wheelbase | 12 ft 5 in | 3,780 mm | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.Manufacturer verified | Komatsu |
| Ground clearance | 1 ft 6 in | 450 mm | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Hinge pin height — maximum height | 15 ft 7 in | 4,755 mm | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; working range at full lift, with the stated bucket and tire configuration.Manufacturer verified | Komatsu |
| Dumping clearance — maximum height and 45° dump | 10 ft 9 in | 3,275 mm | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; working range at full lift, with the stated bucket and tire configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Reach — maximum height and 45° dump | 5 ft 0 in | 1,525 mm | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; working range at full lift, with the stated bucket and tire configuration.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Operating weight | 78,619 lb | 35,661 kg | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
| Bucket capacity — heaped | 7.6 yd³ | 5.8 m³ | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.Manufacturer verified | Komatsu |
| Bucket width | 11 ft 2 in | 3,400 mm | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.Manufacturer verifiedSafety-sensitive value — verify the exact machine. | Komatsu |
What the specifications mean
The published WA500-8 values remain attached to their stated configuration and rating basis.
Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.
An individual machine must be verified by serial/PIN, installed equipment and actual measurements.
Configuration 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lift configuration | Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground. | WA500-8; exact manufacturer technical literatureUnited States / North American reference |
| Bucket & coupler | Working dimensions apply to the stated attachment and linkage; alternate attachments change the range. | WA500-8; exact manufacturer technical literatureUnited States / North American reference |
| Tires, ballast & technology | Tire, track, counterweight and rear attachment options change transport dimensions and operating weight. | WA500-8; exact manufacturer technical literatureUnited States / North American reference |
A brochure configuration is not an individual marketplace machine. Serial/PIN and build information are required for exact verification.
Used WA500-8 inspection priorities
- Check centre articulation, steering cylinders, oscillation points and driveline play.
- Inspect matched tires and load the lift, tilt and coupler hydraulics.
- Verify payload, ride-control and technology systems only when installed.
- Match the WA500-8 model plate, fitted equipment and serial/PIN to the cited generation and configuration.
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
- Tires, fuel, bucket wear and cycle duty dominate many loader cost profiles.
- High-lift arms, couplers and application packages change repair exposure.
- Payload planning must use material density and the fitted bucket.
Compatibility graph
Attachment considerations
Relationships below identify relevant classes only unless a stronger evidence state is shown. They never assert exact used-attachment fitment.
Loader buckets, forks and grapples
Verify coupler interface, attachment weight, load centre, hydraulics.
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.
Measurement basis: Standard boom, general-purpose pin-on bucket with bolt-on cutting edge (5.8 m³), 29.5-25 tires, ROPS cab, operator and full fuel; straight chassis and bucket level on ground.
Reference specifications can differ from the actual configured machine. Confirm dimensions and weight before booking transportation.
Confirm or replace before a transport request
- actual weight
- actual travel length, width and height
- attachments and removable work tools
- bucket, blade, carriage 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.WA500-8 technical specifications
North America · official technical document · accessed September 6, 2026 · status: Manufacturer verified