REDESIGNED QUARRY LOADER

Added features improve productivity, fuel consumption of new WA900-8

Komatsu America Corp., a leading global heavy equipment manufacturer, today announced the introduction of the WA900-8. The 256,618 lb. (116,400 kg) wheel loader is equipped with an EPA Tier 4 Final certified emission regulations-compliant engine, and is purpose-built to load 70 - 150 ton haul trucks.

“The WA900-8 is the perfect machine for loading haul trucks in limestone pits because the all new Komatsu bucket design, with modified profile, maximizes bucket fill to increase productivity,” said Robert Hussey, Product Marketing Manager, Komatsu America Corp.  “The large pillarless cab offers great visibility, and the higher capacity air suspension seat along with the Electronically Controlled Suspension System (ECSS), provides a smooth ride for better travel performance to keep operators comfortable throughout long shifts.”

Productivity & Efficiency

• Variable Traction Control System and Modulation Clutch System provide optimal tractive effort for various ground conditions
• Komatsu SmartLoader Logic helps reduce fuel consumption while maintaining production levels
• Closed Center Load Sensing Hydraulic System delivers hydraulic flow based on application demand, saving fuel and reducing hydraulic oil temperatures
• Throttle lock with auto-deceleration improves cycle times by maintaining high work-equipment performance

Under the Hood

• U.S. EPA Tier 4 Final emission regulation-compliant engine SSA12V140E-7 outputs a net horsepower of 899hp (up 5% from 856hp on the WA900-3E0)
• Dual Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filters (KDPF) / No Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system and no DEF required
• Variable Geometry Turbochargers (VGT) ensure precise engine control and quick response

Accessibility & Operator Comfort

• Advanced Joystick Steering System (AJSS) and Electronic Pilot Control (EPC) work equipment control levers provide quick and precise response to operator input
• Automatic dig system, semi-automatic approach and dump system help less experienced operators become more productive and can reduce fatigue for experienced operators
• High resolution, 7-inch monitor with dedicated rearview camera
• 45-degree stairways on the left- and right-hand side of the machine and walkways in front of the cab and on the rear counterweight provide easy access on the machine

New Machine Technology

• Advanced machine monitoring system, with onboard diagnostics viewable with the 7-inch LCD monitor, no laptop required for machine troubleshooting
• KomVision^® with radar obstacle detection, a six-camera system on a dedicated LCD monitor provides a bird’s-eye view around the machine and an audible alert when an obstacle is detected in the working area for improved operator situational awareness (optional)
• Enhanced KOMTRAX^® Plus, for immediate remote diagnostics of machine heath and performance with operator ID and integration with 3rd party telematics systems
• Energy savings operation ECO guidance provides operator with real-time recommendations to improve machine operation efficiency

Reliability & Durability

• Completely redesigned front and rear frame and loader linkages make it the most durable chassis in model history
• New standard brake cooling system reduces brake oil temperature, resulting in longer brake-service life
• Engine pre-lubrication system raises engine oil pressure before startup to ensure full lubrication of all engine components

Can a productive large wheel loader also be highly efficient? The answer is yes, according to Komatsu Product Marketing Manager Robert Hussey, who points to the new Tier 4 Final WA900-8 as a perfect example.

“We added several new elements that contribute to improved productivity, while lowering fuel consumption by up to 10 percent,” said Hussey. “Among them is the introduction of a modulation clutch system, which allows for smooth approaches when loading trucks in v-cycle applications. Also, a throttle lock allows the operator to set engine speed, and auto-deceleration helps save fuel.”

Operator-friendly design

“The automatic-dig, semi-automatic-approach and automatic-dump systems allow operators to focus on the travel path of the machine, rather than its operation,” said Hussey. “They can fill the bucket without touching the equipment levers, which reduces fatigue. Operators will also like the redesigned cab with improved visibility and rearview camera.”

Hussey noted that optional add-ons include KomVision with radar, a six-camera system that provides a bird’s-eye view of the machine and its surroundings on a dedicated, in-cab monitor for greater situational awareness. The radar alerts operators when objects enter the machine’s working area.

“This quarry loader is purpose-built to match with 70- to 100-ton trucks,” Hussey said. “We also offer a high-lift configuration to pair with 150-ton trucks. Our customers said they were looking for a loader with these features and benefits, and we designed the new WA900-8 to meet those needs.”

See more on the Komatsu WA900-8 here!