Wheeled loader WA500-8

articulatedfor quarries

Make every pass count Tailor-made for loading on-highway trucks or your quarry needs that require a powerful engine and excellent stability, the WA500-8 has durable frames, axles and driveline components for efficient loading. Optimized bucket load Enhanced operator comfort Increased productivity* Reduced fuel costs* * compared to the prior model Features and benefits High performance powertrain Large-capacity torque converter, combined with Komatsu Smart Loader Logic engine control system, automatically creates enough torque for each work phase, reducing fuel consumption with no decrease in production. Brake cooling system Efficient performance and added confidence in load and carry situations with front and rear brake cooling system. Low fuel consumption Reduce idle time and save fuel with auto idle shutdown. Smart Loader Logic acquires data from various sensors in the loader and controls engine torque based on job requirements. Comfortable operator environment A more comfortable ride with a new standard, heated, air-suspension seat that provides enhanced support on rough roads. A large, quiet, pressurized cab provides excellent visibility. Ease of access Efficient maintenance with ease of access with large, gull-wing-type engine doors and large steps on each side of the frame and front of the cab. Advanced joystick steering system (AJSS) Designed to reduce operator fatigue, the Advanced Joystick Steering System (AJSS) allows wrist and finger control of steering and directional travel.