Komatsu’s big presence at World of Asphalt & AGG1 Academy & Expo in St Louis, USA (25-27 March) included the recently introduced WA475-11 and WA485-11 wheeled loader models. These versatile machines are designed to move material efficiently and effectively, increasing productivity while providing improved operator comfort and ease of maintenance. Sharp focus has been put on reducing customers’ total cost of ownership (TCO).
The WA485-11 offers up to 12 percent lower fuel consumption, 21% more engine power and 13% faster climbing speed than its predecessor, the WA480-8. The WA475-11 provides up to 7% lower fuel consumption, 18% higher engine power and 40% greater climbing speed than the WA475-10.
Both loaders now include Komatsu Hydrostatic-Mechanical Transmission (KHMT), which is equipped with improved fuel efficiency and productivity. Operators will appreciate the large, comfortable four-pillar cab, angle feedback joystick steering, and independent work control, which help reduce fatigue on long operating days. The new wheel loaders also feature standard rear object detection to promote enhanced job site safety and a deluxe LED light package.
“In designing the WA475-11 and WA485-11, we focused on what truly matters to our customers based on years of direct customer feedback – efficiency, power, safety and operator comfort. These wheeled loaders build on proven performance of previous models with innovative advancements designed to enhance productivity,” said Bruce Boebel, Director of Products and Service at Komatsu. “We’re excited to introduce these machines and put them to use for our aggregate customers and beyond.”
Both models offer yard loader configurations with additional stability features such as a larger bucket, wide, low-profile tyres, and additional counterweight designed to support higher productivity in aggregate applications.
