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    Komatsu WA480-6A VS Volvo L180H Wheel Loader

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    Key Highlights Komatsu WA480-6AVolvo L180H
    Komatsu WA480-6A VS Volvo L180H Wheel Loader
    Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader price
    Komatsu WA480-6A
    Price Available Soon
    Volvo L180H Wheel Loader Price
    Volvo L180H
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    Particulars Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Overview Summary

    Comparing the Komatsu WA480-6A and the Volvo L180H, both wheel loaders are robust and suitable for heavy-duty tasks, with distinct advantages in power, efficiency, and technology. The Komatsu WA480-6A offers a good balance of power and functionality, while the Volvo L180H leads with higher horsepower and tipping capacity.

    Komatsu WA480-6A

    Pros:

    • Engine provides 300 HP, which is adequate for various applications
    • Closed-Center Load-Sensing hydraulic system for enhanced efficiency
    • Large fuel tank capacity of 413 L
    • Operating weight still competitive for its class
    • Features such as GPS come standard

    Cons:

    • Comparatively lower tipping load (straight) at 20030 kg
    • Maximum pump flow slightly higher at 260 L/min, can indicate a higher operating cost
    • Transmission oil capacity of 65 L indicates potentially higher maintenance needs

    Volvo L180H

    Pros:

    • Higher engine power at 337 HP
    • Volvo Automatic Powershift for potentially smoother operations
    • Higher tipping load (straight) at 21270 kg showing better load management
    • Steering angle of ±37° can offer tighter turning capability
    • Operates with Stage II/Tier 3 Emission compliance, suitable for current standards

    Cons:

    • Smaller fuel tank than Komatsu at 367 L could mean more frequent refueling
    • Operating weight is slightly higher, which can affect maneuverability
    • Service brake system, while advanced, may require specialized maintenance

    Pros:

    Cons:

    Closing Recommendation

    For power-intensive operations, the Volvo L180H edges ahead with higher horsepower and tipping load. If fuel capacity and hydraulic system efficiency are priorities, consider the Komatsu WA480-6A. Assessing specific work requirements will guide the best choice between these two competent machines.

    Komatsu WA480-6A Vs Volvo L180H Wheel Loader Price, Technical Specifications & Features

    Brand L&T Komatsu Wheel loader Volvo Wheel Loader
    Type Medium (15-30 Ton) Medium (15-30 Ton)
    Ex-Showroom Price Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
    Engine Komatsu 300 HP Volvo 337 HP
    Bucket 3.8 – 6.1 m³ 3.7 - 16 m³
    Weight 25155 kg 28400 kg
    Max. Forward Speed 36.3 km/h 38 km/h
    Dump Height 3205 mm 3050 mm
    Tripping Load 17125 kg 18900 kg
    Quick Overview:

    With enhanced load capacity, the Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader meets the rigorous demands of India’s construction and mining sectors.

    The Volvo L180H wheel loader is a strong payloader and front-end loader designed for heavy-duty construction, mining, and material-handling tasks. It is powered by a reliable Volvo D13F diesel engine that delivers up to 337 hp (250 kW) providing strong torque for consistent, fuel-efficient performance. With an operating weight of roughly 27,000 to 28,400 kg and a bucket capacity range of 3.7 to 16 m³, the L180H ensures high productivity, excellent stability, and on-site versatility.

    Overview Summary

    Comparing the Komatsu WA480-6A and the Volvo L180H, both wheel loaders are robust and suitable for heavy-duty tasks, with distinct advantages in power, efficiency, and technology. The Komatsu WA480-6A offers a good balance of power and functionality, while the Volvo L180H leads with higher horsepower and tipping capacity.

    Komatsu WA480-6A

    Pros:

    • Engine provides 300 HP, which is adequate for various applications
    • Closed-Center Load-Sensing hydraulic system for enhanced efficiency
    • Large fuel tank capacity of 413 L
    • Operating weight still competitive for its class
    • Features such as GPS come standard

    Cons:

    • Comparatively lower tipping load (straight) at 20030 kg
    • Maximum pump flow slightly higher at 260 L/min, can indicate a higher operating cost
    • Transmission oil capacity of 65 L indicates potentially higher maintenance needs

    Volvo L180H

    Pros:

    • Higher engine power at 337 HP
    • Volvo Automatic Powershift for potentially smoother operations
    • Higher tipping load (straight) at 21270 kg showing better load management
    • Steering angle of ±37° can offer tighter turning capability
    • Operates with Stage II/Tier 3 Emission compliance, suitable for current standards

    Cons:

    • Smaller fuel tank than Komatsu at 367 L could mean more frequent refueling
    • Operating weight is slightly higher, which can affect maneuverability
    • Service brake system, while advanced, may require specialized maintenance

    Pros:

    Cons:

    Closing Recommendation

    For power-intensive operations, the Volvo L180H edges ahead with higher horsepower and tipping load. If fuel capacity and hydraulic system efficiency are priorities, consider the Komatsu WA480-6A. Assessing specific work requirements will guide the best choice between these two competent machines.

    Komatsu WA480-6A Vs Volvo L180H Wheel Loader Price, Technical Specifications & Features

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Brand
    L&T Komatsu Wheel loader Volvo Wheel Loader
    Type
    Medium (15-30 Ton) Medium (15-30 Ton)
    Ex-Showroom Price
    Price Available Soon Price Available Soon
    Engine
    Komatsu 300 HP Volvo 337 HP
    Bucket
    3.8 – 6.1 m³ 3.7 - 16 m³
    Weight
    25155 kg 28400 kg
    Fwd. Speed
    36.3 km/h 38 km/h
    Dump Height
    3205 mm 3050 mm
    Tripping Load
    17125 kg 18900 kg
    Quick Overview:

    With enhanced load capacity, the Komatsu WA480-6A Wheel Loader meets the rigorous demands of India’s construction and mining sectors.

    The Volvo L180H wheel loader is a strong payloader and front-end loader designed for heavy-duty construction, mining, and material-handling tasks. It is powered by a reliable Volvo D13F diesel engine that delivers up to 337 hp (250 kW) providing strong torque for consistent, fuel-efficient performance. With an operating weight of roughly 27,000 to 28,400 kg and a bucket capacity range of 3.7 to 16 m³, the L180H ensures high productivity, excellent stability, and on-site versatility.

    Komatsu WA480-6A Vs Volvo L180H Wheel Loader Key Highlights

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Engine Make Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 Volvo D13F
    Max Torque NA 000 rpm , 2071 Nm @1
    Fuel Tank 413 L 367 L
    Hydraulic System 260 L/min 217 L/min
    Min. Ground Clearance 525 mm 480 mm
    Payload NA NA
    Steering Angle ±35° ±37°
    Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Wheelbase 3450 mm 3550 mm
    Tyres 26.5-25 tires 26.5 R25 L3
    Max. Breakout Force 212 kN 236 kN
    Overall Length 9170 mm 9080 mm
    Warranty 1 Yr. / 3000 hr. 1 Yr. / 2000 hr.
    AC Cabin Optional Optional
    GPS Standard Standard

    Komatsu WA480-6A Vs Volvo L180H Wheel Loader Key Highlights

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Engine Make
    Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 Volvo D13F
    Max Torque
    NA 000 rpm , 2071 Nm @1
    Fuel Tank
    413 L 367 L
    Hydraulic System
    260 L/min 217 L/min
    Min. Ground Clearance
    525 mm 480 mm
    Payload
    NA NA
    Steering Angle
    ±35° ±37°
    Drive Type
    4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Wheelbase
    3450 mm 3550 mm
    Tyres
    26.5-25 tires 26.5 R25 L3
    Max. Breakout Force
    212 kN 236 kN
    Overall Length
    9170 mm 9080 mm
    Warranty
    1 Yr. / 3000 hr. 1 Yr. / 2000 hr.
    AC Cabin
    Optional Optional
    GPS
    Standard Standard

    Komatsu WA480-6A Vs Volvo L180H Wheel Loader Specifications

    Engine

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Engine Make Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 Volvo D13F
    Engine Type Water-cooled; 4-cycle V-ACT Stage I; Straight turbocharged diesel with 4 valves per cylinder; overhead camshaft; and electronically controlled unit injectors.
    Aspiration cooled EGR , Turbocharged; aftercooled Turbocharged & direct injection
    Emission EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA Stage II / Tier 3
    Max Torque NA 000 rpm , 2071 Nm @1
    Max Power 300 HP (224 kW) @ 2000 rpm 337 HP (250 kW) @ 1300-1400 rpm
    Piston Displacement 11.04 L 12.8 L
    No Of Cylinders 6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
    Battery 12V x 2 / 136 Ah 2 × 12 V/ 170 Ah
    Alternator 24V / 50A 24V / 80A

    Power Train

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Transmission Full-Powershift & Contershaft Type Volvo Automatic Powershift Countershaft Transmission
    Drive Type 4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Torque Converter 3-element; 1-stage; 1-phase Single‑stage

    Brakes

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Service Hydraulically actuated; wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheels Volvo dual-circuit system with nitrogen charged accumulators. Outboard mounted hydraulically operated; fully sealed oil circulation-cooled wet disc brakes.
    Parking Wet multiple-disc brake Dry disc brake. Applied by spring force; electro-hydraulic release with a switch on the instrument panel

    Steering System

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Type Articulated Type - Full-Hydraulic Power Steering Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering
    Steering-Angle ±35° ±37°

    Axles And Final Drive

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Front Axle Fixed - semi-floating Fixed; equipped with a 100% differential lock
    Rear Axle Center-pin support & semi-floating Oscillating with options for limited‑slip
    Oscillating Angle ±13° ±15°

    Speed

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Max. Forward Speed 36.3 km/h 38 km/h
    Max. Reverse Speed 37.4 km/h NA

    Hydraulic System

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    System Type Closed-Center - Load-Sensing System Load‑Sensing
    Pump Type Piston pump Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
    Maximum Pump Flow 260 L/min 217 L/min
    System Pressure 343 bar 290 bar

    Special Refill Capacities

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Fuel Tank 413 L 367 L
    Hydraulic System 173 L NA
    Engine Oil 38 L 50 L
    Cooling System 61 L 55 L
    Rear Axle Oil 59 L 55 L
    Front Axle Oil 59 L 46 L
    Hydraulic Tank NA 156 L
    Transmission Oil 65 L 48 L
    Def Tank NA NA

    Dimensions

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Overall Length With Bucket 9170 mm 9080 mm
    Wheel Base 3450 mm 3550 mm
    Height Over Cab 3500 mm 3580 mm
    Height Over Exhaust NA NA
    Min Grond Clearance 525 mm 480 mm
    Width Over Tyres 3010 mm 2960 mm
    Wheel Tread 2300 mm 2280 mm
    Tyre Size 26.5-25 tires 26.5 R25 L3

    Performance

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Bucket Capacity 3.8 – 6.1 m³ 3.7 - 16 m³
    Bucket Width 3170 mm 3200 mm
    Payload NA NA
    Tipping Load Straight 20030 kg 21270 kg
    Tipping Load Full Turn 17125 kg 18900 kg
    Max. Breakout Force 212 kN 236 kN
    Operating Weight 25005 - 25155 kg 27000 - 28400 kg
    Max Dump Angle 45° 46°
    Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height NA 57°
    Bucket Roll Back At Carry NA 48°
    Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level NA 44°
    Dumping Height, Fully Raised 3205 mm 3050 mm
    Dumping Reach, Fully Raised 1410 mm 1340 mm
    Max. Hinge Pin Height 4505 mm 4590 mm
    Max. Digging Depth 90 mm NA
    Turning Radius Over Tyres NA 6790 mm
    Turning Radius Over Bucket NA 7630 mm

    Komatsu WA480-6A Vs Volvo L180H Wheel Loader Specifications

    Engine

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Engine Make
    Komatsu SAA6D125E-5 Volvo D13F
    Engine Type
    Water-cooled; 4-cycle V-ACT Stage I; Straight turbocharged diesel with 4 valves per cylinder; overhead camshaft; and electronically controlled unit injectors.
    Aspiration
    cooled EGR , Turbocharged; aftercooled Turbocharged & direct injection
    Emission
    EPA Tier 3 / EU Stage IIIA Stage II / Tier 3
    Max Torque
    NA 000 rpm , 2071 Nm @1
    Max Power
    300 HP (224 kW) @ 2000 rpm 337 HP (250 kW) @ 1300-1400 rpm
    Piston Displacement
    11.04 L 12.8 L
    No Of Cylinders
    6 Cylinders 6 Cylinders
    Battery
    12V x 2 / 136 Ah 2 × 12 V/ 170 Ah
    Alternator
    24V / 50A 24V / 80A

    Power Train

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Transmission
    Full-Powershift & Contershaft Type Volvo Automatic Powershift Countershaft Transmission
    Drive Type
    4-wheel drive (4WD) 4-wheel drive (4WD)
    Torque Converter
    3-element; 1-stage; 1-phase Single‑stage

    Brakes

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Service
    Hydraulically actuated; wet multiple-disc brakes actuate on four wheels Volvo dual-circuit system with nitrogen charged accumulators. Outboard mounted hydraulically operated; fully sealed oil circulation-cooled wet disc brakes.
    Parking
    Wet multiple-disc brake Dry disc brake. Applied by spring force; electro-hydraulic release with a switch on the instrument panel

    Steering System

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Type
    Articulated Type - Full-Hydraulic Power Steering Load-Sensing Hydrostatic Articulated Steering
    Steering-Angle
    ±35° ±37°

    Speed

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Max. Forward Speed
    36.3 km/h 38 km/h
    Max. Reverse Speed
    37.4 km/h NA

    Axles And Final Drive

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Front Axle
    Fixed - semi-floating Fixed; equipped with a 100% differential lock
    Rear Axle
    Center-pin support & semi-floating Oscillating with options for limited‑slip
    Oscillating Angle
    ±13° ±15°

    Hydraulics System

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    System Type
    Closed-Center - Load-Sensing System Load‑Sensing
    Pump Type
    Piston pump Variable Displacement Axial Piston Pump
    Maximum Pump Flow
    260 L/min 217 L/min
    System Pressure
    343 bar 290 bar

    Tyres

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Size
    Not Available Not Available

    Special Refill Cpacities

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Fuel Tank
    413 L 367 L
    Hydraulic System
    173 L NA
    Engine Oil
    38 L 50 L
    Cooling System
    61 L 55 L
    Rear Axle Oil
    59 L 55 L
    Front Axle Oil
    59 L 46 L
    Hydraulic Tank
    NA 156 L
    Transmission Oil
    65 L 48 L
    Def Tank
    NA NA

    Dimensions

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Overall Length With Bucket
    9170 mm 9080 mm
    Wheel Base
    3450 mm 3550 mm
    Height Over Cab
    3500 mm 3580 mm
    Height Over Exhaust
    NA NA
    Min Grond Clearance
    525 mm 480 mm
    Width Over Tyres
    3010 mm 2960 mm
    Wheel Tread
    2300 mm 2280 mm
    Tyre Size
    26.5-25 tires 26.5 R25 L3

    Performance

    Komatsu WA480-6A Volvo L180H
    Bucket Capacity
    3.8 – 6.1 m³ 3.7 - 16 m³
    Bucket Width
    3170 mm 3200 mm
    Payload
    NA NA
    Tipping Load Straight
    20030 kg 21270 kg
    Tipping Load Full Turn
    17125 kg 18900 kg
    Max. Breakout Force
    212 kN 236 kN
    Operating Weight
    25005 - 25155 kg 27000 - 28400 kg
    Max Dump Angle
    45° 46°
    Bucket Roll Back Angle Full Height
    NA 57°
    Bucket Roll Back At Carry
    NA 48°
    Bucket Roll Back At Ground Level
    NA 44°
    Dumping Height, Fully Raised
    3205 mm 3050 mm
    Dumping Reach, Fully Raised
    1410 mm 1340 mm
    Max. Hinge Pin Height
    4505 mm 4590 mm
    Max. Digging Depth
    90 mm NA
    Turning Radius Over Tyres
    NA 6790 mm
    Turning Radius Over Bucket
    NA 7630 mm

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