Komatsu has brought its new WA475-10 wheel loader to Australia, boasting a 30 per cent improvement on fuel efficiency
Komatsu’s new 26-tonne wheel loader, the WA475-10, is now available Down Under – designed to be an efficient and productive model for quarry applications.
A key update for the WA475-10 compared to the previous model is that its fuel efficiency has been increased by 30 per cent: a significant advance in technology that will lead to lower costs for quarry owners.
Komatsu Australia national business manager Nick Vrontas says the significant upgrades on the WA475-10 make it an appealing addition to quarry fleets.
“The WA475-10 features the newly developed Komatsu’s Hydraulic Mechanical Transmission; an innovative solution that makes the loader more powerful and more fuel-efficient,” Vrontas says.
“Variable speed control allows operators to adjust the machine’s top speed to meet specific site requirements, and the adjustable variable traction control also limits wheel spin on the unstable ground conditions often found in quarries.
“We’ve also completely innovated the power control on this latest model. It’s never been easier for an operator to find the right balance between traction and lifting power, with the hydraulic speed independently controlled from the accelerator pedal and the boom speed controlled by the hydraulic lever.”
High power
The new WA475-10 has a 290 horsepower (216kW) Komatsu SAA6D125E-7 engine and 5.2 cubic metre bucket capacity, while the cab has a new five-way adjustable console and a command selector for monitor operation.
Komatsu says that a new Z-bar linkage system provides much more lift force and a higher tonnes-per-hour production rate on the WA475-10, and the response time of the hydraulics and the dumping or lifting can be set to specific quarry site requirements.
“The WA475-10 engine is Tier 4 compliant, and at even low engine speeds the engine puts out high power and delivers more engine torque and performance,” Vrontas says.
“The engine’s advanced electronic control system manages the airflow rate and the fuel injection, combustion parameters and aftertreatment functions, which provide optimised performance, reduced emissions and advanced diagnostic capabilities, making it a powerful, yet environmentally friendly machine.”
Other features on the new loader include Komatsu auto idle shutdown, which shuts off the engine and applies the parking brake and hydraulic lock after a preset idle time limit, and Komatsu smart loader logic, which adjusts engine torque to suit different applications.
A new bucket design improves productivity by making it easier to fill, Komatsu adds, while a travel speed control dial in the cap allows an operator to control the maximum travel speed for greater control during operations.
“The loader can also be tailored for specific applications, whether that is the demanding nature of a waste site, or the abrasive environments of quarries. The Komatsu team will work with customers to provide a solution that is tailored to the loader’s application, from enquiry to post delivery, maintaining service checks and requirements
“We’re beyond excited to have the loader on our shores, and we’re looking forward to introducing it to many quarry sites across the country.”
For more information on Komatsu’s WA475-10 wheel loader, visit: www.komatsu.com.au
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