2018 Komatsu Mid-Size Wheel Loaders WA270-8

2018 Komatsu Mid-Size Wheel Loaders WA270-8

Komatsu’s versatile WA270-8 is right at home on any job site. The parallel lift linkage makes short work of pipe and pallet handling jobs. Impressive breakout force and auto tilt-in feature ensure good bucket fill in the toughest of digging conditions. The proven fourth generation Hydrostatic Transmission (HST) offers quick travel response, while the dynamic braking feature of the HST extends service brake life. An upgraded operator’s seat with heat and air suspension and rear-view camera system are standard equipment, making the cab of the WA270-8 a great place to spend a day at work.

Features may include:

• Creep mode limits the travel speed in 1st speed range, while still allowing for full hydraulic flow.

• This new system combines a Komatsu Diesel Particulate Filter (KDPF) and Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR). The SCR NOx reduction system injects the precise amount of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) to break down NOx into non-toxic water vapor (H2O) and nitrogen gas (N2).

• The HST provides quick travel response and aggressive drive into the pile. Full auto-shifting eliminates any gear shifting and kick-down operation to allow the operator to concentrate on the digging and loading. The HST also acts as a dynamic brake to slow the loader. This dramatically extends the life of the wet disc brakes.

• The multi-function mono lever with EPC control for 3rd spool is standard. It includes a forward-neutral-reverse switch for quick and easy travel. Third spool attachments can be set to continual or proportional control via the monitor panel allowing the operator to control the boom, bucket and attachment all with a single lever.

• A new standard, heated, air-suspension seat provides enhanced support on rough roads and dampens machine vibrations, providing a more comfortable ride for the operator. The angle of the armrest is fully adjustable for optimum operator comfort. A secondary F-N-R switch is incorporated into the standard multi-function mono lever.

• The dedicated full-color monitor on the right side of the cab provides the operator with a rear view from the machine. This monitor can be always on or only on when the loader shifts into reverse. Guidelines provide the operator with visual cues for the width of the loader.

• The variable traction control system is designed to adjust the traction control for each working condition. S-mode reduces tire spin in slippery or snowy conditions. Auto-mode automatically optimizes the tractive effort for various working conditions. Max traction provides the full, 100%, tractive effort.