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    Komatsu WA380 Wheel Loader for Sale in South Africa

    The Komatsu WA380 is the direct rival to the CAT 966 and Volvo L120 in the 20-ton wheel loader class — with Komatsu's proven parallel-lift linkage and strong fuel economy on the WA380-8 platform. IronYard lists WA380-6, -7 and -8 stock with hours, tyre life and finance available.

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    Key specifications

    Operating weight
    22 400 kg
    Engine
    Komatsu SAA6D107E
    Net power
    142 kW (191 hp)
    Bucket capacity
    3.1 – 4.0 m³
    Payload
    6 000 kg (standard bucket)
    Tyres
    23.5 R25
    Fuel tank
    310 L
    Typical fuel burn
    17 – 23 L/hr

    Typical SA price bands

    WA380-6 (2007 – 2013)

    R 900 000 – R 1 700 000

    WA380-7 (2013 – 2018)

    R 1 700 000 – R 2 700 000

    WA380-8 (2018+)

    R 2 700 000 – R 4 200 000

    New (dealer)

    R 4 800 000+

    Example finance

    R 2 050 000 machine · R 307 500 deposit · 60 months · 12.5% p.a.

    ≈ R 39 260 / month

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    Frequently asked — Komatsu WA380

    WA380 or CAT 966?

    The WA380 is slightly lighter and often more fuel-efficient (particularly the -8), with excellent hydraulic response. The 966 has the deeper SA parts network. Choose on operator preference and existing fleet standardisation.

    What is SmartLoader Logic on the WA380-8?

    Komatsu's engine and hydraulic management system — trims fuel by 10 to 15 percent in typical Load & Carry cycles by matching engine output to hydraulic demand.

    Support in SA?

    Komatsu South Africa — national network with strong footprint in mining regions.

    Tyres?

    23.5 R25 — R 45k to R 65k each. Full new set R 180k to R 260k. Factor into every purchase.

    How many hours before overhaul?

    A well-maintained WA380 comfortably runs to 15 000 to 20 000 hours before major overhaul. Transmission and torque converter condition are the key indicators.

    The Komatsu WA380 — a serious 20-ton loader with strong fuel economy

    The WA380 is Komatsu's answer to the CAT 966 and Volvo L120, and on the -8 platform it is genuinely competitive on every metric that matters. SmartLoader Logic delivers real fuel savings, KOMTRAX telematics gives fleet managers useful data, and the parallel-lift linkage handles pallets, forks and load-out work smoothly.

    WA380-6, -7, -8 — the story

    • WA380-6 — the mechanically simple pick. Cheap, well understood, thirsty.
    • WA380-7 — modernised cab, better hydraulics, KOMTRAX standard.
    • WA380-8 — SmartLoader Logic, best-in-class fuel economy, updated cab and safety.

    Ownership economics

    The WA380 typically delivers a fuel-burn advantage of 1 to 3 litres per hour over an equivalent 966H. Over 8 000 hours of use that is R 200k to R 500k in fuel saved — a genuinely meaningful number that should form part of the capital decision.

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