Machinery ·Komatsu ·Wheel Loader
Komatsu WA600-1
The Komatsu WA600-1 is a wheel loader built by Komatsu. Most units reaching the used market were built around 1993. It is common in the North American used market. About 96% of units have an enclosed cab, 63% of those with air conditioning. Units are fairly standardised (consistency score 83). Typical hours at resale: 5,000–10,000 h.
Overview
| Manufacturer | Komatsu |
|---|---|
| Type | Wheel Loader |
| Category | Wheel Loader |
| Size class | 300-500 hp |
| Built around | 1993 |
| Used-market presence | common |
| Hours at resale | 5,000–10,000 h |
| Enclosed cab | 96% of units |
| Air conditioning | 63% of enclosed units |
| Configuration consistency | 83 / 100 |
How units are configured
Share of units observed in the used market with each option.
| Cab | EROPS w AC 60% EROPS 36% OROPS 4% |
|---|---|
| Hydraulics | 2 Valve 73% Standard 13% Auxiliary 12% 3 Valve 1% Base + 1 Function 1% |
| Differential | Standard 100% |
| Steering | Conventional 99% Four Wheel Standard 1% |
Other Komatsu WA600 variants
| Model | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu WA6001L | 500-5000 hp | 1993 | known | — |
| Komatsu WA600 | 300-500 hp | 1996 | rare | — |
| Komatsu WA6001LC | 300-500 hp | 1996 | rare | — |
| Komatsu WA6001LE | 500-5000 hp | 1998 | rare | — |
| Komatsu WA600-3L | 300-500 hp | 2000 | rare | — |
| Komatsu WA6003LK | 300-500 hp | 2002 | rare | — |
| Komatsu WA600-3 | 300-500 hp | 2005 | rare | — |
Comparable machines from other brands
| Model | Make | Size | Built around | Used market | Enclosed cab |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterpillar 988B | Caterpillar | 300-500 hp | 1981 | very common | 95% |
| Caterpillar 988 | Caterpillar | 300-500 hp | 1972 | very common | 83% |
| Caterpillar 988F | Caterpillar | 300-500 hp | 1995 | common | 98% |
| Michigan 275B | Michigan | 300-500 hp | 1975 | known | 67% |
| Fiat Allis 945B | Fiat Allis | 300-500 hp | 1978 | known | 90% |
| Volvo L330C | Volvo | 300-500 hp | 1997 | known | 100% |
Source
Configuration profiles derived from North American auction records, used with the data owner's permission. Figures describe units observed in the used market, not factory specifications.