FLEETS

Komatsu rolls out cleaner burning loaders

KOMATSU has released the low-emission Tier 4 engine powered versions of its WA500 and WA600 production loaders.

The Komatsu WA500-8 wheel loader in action.

The Komatsu WA500-8 wheel loader in action.

The WA500-8 is powered by a Komatsu SAA6D140E-7 engine rated at 264 kilowatts and has operating weights of 36.9t to 38.2t depending on configuration. It can handle buckets from 4.5cu.m to 7cu.m. The...

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