The WA475-10 wheel loader. Image: Komatsu Australia
Komatsu Australia has introduced the 26-tonne WA475-10 wheel loader, which could deliver a ‘more powerful and more fuel-efficient’ machine down under.
The company said the wheel loader, ideal for hauling and loading jobs, will deliver 30 per cent more fuel efficiency than the previous model.
“The WA475-10 features the newly developed Komatsu’s Hydraulic Mechanical Transmission (KHMT), an innovative solution that makes the loader more powerful and more fuel-efficient,” Komatsu Australia national business manager Nick Vrontas said.
“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 unstable and slippery ground conditions often found on quarry sites.
“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.”
The WA475-10 wheel loader. Image: Komatsu Australia
The company said the loader can be tailored for specific applications, such as waste sites or quarry environments. Working with customers, Komatsu can provide a solution that is tailored to the loader’s application, from enquiry to post-delivery, maintaining service checks and requirements.
According to Komatsu, the WA475-10’s Z-bar linkage system provides more lift force and a higher tonnes-per-hour production rate. The hydraulics’ response time 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 said.
“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.”
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