GROSS HORSEPOWER

241 kW 323 HP
NET HORSEPOWER
235 kW 316 HP
MAX. GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
47525 kg 104,770 lb

HD255-5
WA
HD
250
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OFF-HIGHWAY TRUCK

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PRODUCTIVITY FEATURES OPERATOR ENVIRONMENT

Powerful KOMATSU SAA6D125E-3 Engine Oil-Cooled Multiple-Disc Retarder and Exhaust Wide, Specious Cab with Excellent Visibility Suspension Seat
This engine delivers quicker acceleration and higher travel Brake The cab is integrated with ROPS and the structures conform The suspension, fabric-covered seat which is adjustable to
speed with the highest output per weight. Advanced technol- The large capacity continu- to ISO 3471 and SAE J1040 standards. The driver’s com- the operator’s weight is provided as standard. The suspen-
ogy, such as Common-Rail fuel Injection system, air-to-air ously oil-cooled wet multiple partment makes it very easy and sion seat dampens vibrations transmitted from the machine
aftercooler, and an effi- disc retarder and the exhaust comfortable for the operator to and reduces operator fatigue as well as holding the operator
cient turbocharger brake are equipped as stan- use all the controls. The wide securely to assure confident operation.
enables the engine to dard and enable safe and windshield and large rearview
meet the North American continuous faster downhill mirrors provide the superior visi-
EPA Tier 2 emission reg- drive. bility and safety operation.
ulations. High torque at
low speed, impressive High Strength Quarry
ROPS
acceleration, and low fuel Body for Easy Loading Operation
consumption ensures The robust body is constructed of thick wear-resistant steel
maximum productivity. having 500 Brinell hardness. The V-shape, flat-bottom design
also increases structural strength, and provides excellent
6-Speed, Fully Automatic K-ATOMiCS load stability.
Transmission with Shift-Limiter Function
The K-ATOMiCS (Komatsu Advanced Transmission with Op- Outstandingly Small Turning Radius
timum Modulation Control System) automatically selects opti- The A-frames employed to
mum gear according to vehicle speed, engine speed and the front wheels give a
A-frame
shift position you’ve chosen. A shift-limiter function is large steering angle, and
equipped as a standard. It enables to maintain 1st gear realizes the outstandingly
Automatic Supplementary Steering and Secondary
when the vehicle desends a steep grade. small turning radius. It Brakes
enables to position the 7.0m 23'0" Automatic supplementary steering and secondary brakes are
truck at a desired place employed as a standard.
easily and quickly. If an abnormality occurs in the steering hydraulic circuits or
engine stops suddenly, this supplementary steering system
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works automatically and enables to continue steering operation.
Steering: ISO 5010, SAE J1511, SAE J53
Brakes: ISO 3450, SAE J1473

‹ Hydropneumatic Suspension for All Terrains

⁄ The hydropneumatic
suspension assures
comfortable ride even
over rough terrain and
ensures maximum pro-
ductivity and operator
confidence.
¤

⁄ Large-sized rear view mirror

¤ Rubber mudguard
‹ Rubber mudguard
(at right platform)

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EXCELLENT RELIABILITY AND DURABILITY EASY MAINTENANCE

Komatsu Components High-Rigidity Frames Extended Oil Change Intervals Centralized Arrangement
Komatsu manufactures engine, torque converter, transmis- Cast-steel components are used in the main frame for high- In order to minimize operating costs, oil change intervals of Filters and Greasing
sion, hydraulic units, and electrical devices on this dump truck. stress areas where loads and shocks are most concentrated. have been extended. Points
Komatsu dump trucks are manufactured with an integrated It provides a superior reliability and durability. Engine oil change intervals: 250 hours / 500 hours The engine oil filter and fuel fil-
production system under a strict quality control system. ter are centralized on the left
Wet Multiple-Disc Brakes side of the machine so that
High Strength Body The wet multiple-disc brakes on rear wheels make mainte- they can be serviced easily.
The side plates of the body are reinforced with cross ribs to nance and adjustment unnecessary.
increase the rigidity. The ribs of the bottom plate also increase The greasing points are also
the rigidity greatly. Furthermore, the body is made of new steel Flange Type Rim centralized at two locations.
which we developed in cooperation with a Japanese steel The flange type rims provide easy removal/installation of the
manufacturer having the best steel manufacturing technolo- tires. These filter and greasing main-
gies in the world. This ultra hard Cast steel
tenances can be done from the
wear-resisting steel has hard- ground level.
ness 25% higher than the con- 14mm 0.55"
16mm 0.63"
Flat Face-to-Face O-Ring Seals
ventional steel and about 2.5
times higher than the common 25mm 0.98" Flat face-to-face O-ring seals
Nipple
lining steel. are used to securely seal
hydraulic hose and fuel line
Sealed DT Connectors
Main harnesses and con-
hose connections and to pre-
vent oil or fuel leakage.
Hose

O-ring
VALUE-ENHANCING OPTIONS
troller connectors are
equipped with sealed DT
connectors providing high ARSC (Auto Retard Speed Control) Desiccant Type Air Dryer
reliability, water resistance ARSC, which enables to maintain the constant downhill trav- Desiccant type air dryer is available as
and dust resistance. el speed, is available as an option. It allows the operator to an option. It enables to get rid of the
simply set downhill travel speed. Even after setting the trav- moisture and oil content in the com-
el speed, the operator can still adjust it finely at increments pressed air that are provided from the
of 1 km/h 0.4MPH per click (±5 km/h 3.1 MPH within max. air compressor. Therefore, reliability
travel speed) to match the optimum speed for the slope. and durability of the air circuit is
Also, since temperature of retarder cooling oil is always mon- improved spectacularly.
itored, the speed is automatically lowered.
Front Brake Ratio Valve
Settable range: 7 km/h 4.3 MPH to 45 km/h 28.0 MPH The front brake ratio valve lowers the air pressure at the be-
ginning of braking operations to limit the efficiency of the
Display of set travel speed
front brake to reduce heating and wear of the brake pad. If
the brake pedal is pressed more than half, however, the air
presser isn’t lowered, but the front brake works as designed.

Automatic Greasing System

ARSC set lever This releases operators and mechanics from burdensome
UP greasing work on the undercarriage. Maintenance time is
shortened, and productivity is enhanced.
SET
CANCEL DOWN

Go down sloop at
constant speed

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SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS

3200 mm 10'6"
2995 mm 9'10"
2225 mm 7'4"
ENGINE BRAKES
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Komatsu SAA6D125E-3 Brakes meet ISO J3450 and SAE J1473 standards.
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Water-cooled, 4-cycle Service brakes:
Aspiration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Turbo-charged and air-to-air after-cooled Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-over-hydraulic, caliper disc type
Number of cylinders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . Air-over-hydraulic, oil-cooled multiple-disc type
Bore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 mm 4.92" Parking brake . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring applied, internal-expanding brake

515 mm
Stroke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 mm 5.91" Retarder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-over-hydraulic, oil-cooled,

1'8"
Piston displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.04 ltr 674 in3 multiple-disc rear brakes act as retarder. 70
00
Flywheel horsepower Secondary brake . . . . A relay valve automatically actuates the service 23 mm
'0"
ISO 9249 / SAE J1349. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gross 241 kW 323 HP brakes when air pressure drops below 6770 mm 22'3"

7075 mm 23'3"
Net 235 kW 316 HP the rated level. Manual operation is also possible. 4570 mm
Rated rpm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2100 rpm 15'0" 61
Maximum torque . . . . . 1375 N•m 140 kg•m 1,013 lb•ft at 1,400 rpm
Fuel system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct injection
Governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronically controlled BODY

3590 mm 11'9"

1'9" 2940 mm
3375 mm 11'1"
Lubrication system

9'8"
Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gear pump, force-lubrication Capacity:
Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full-flow type Struck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13.2 m3 17.2 yd3
Heaped (2:1, SAE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.7 m3 23.2 yd3

525 mm
Air cleaner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dry type with double elements and
precleaner, plus dust indicator Payload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 metric tons 27.6 U.S. tons
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 kg/mm2 227,500 psi
49
high tensile strength steel

16
R
16
.0

R
.0 0 P
- 2 5 -2 8 0 - 2 5 -2 8 P
Structure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V-shape body with flat-bottom
TRANSMISSION Material thickness: 2700 mm 8'10" 1650 mm 3600 mm 11'10" 2140 mm 7'0"
Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 mm 0.98" 280 mm 3200 mm 10'6" 495 mm 5'5" 7390 mm 24'3"
Torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-elements, 1-stage, 2-phase Front. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 mm 0.63" 11" 1'7"
Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full-automatic, planetary type Sides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 mm 0.55"
Speed range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 speeds forward and 1 reverse Target area
Lockup clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wet, single-disc clutch (inside length x width) . . . . . . . 4570 mm x 2995 mm 15'0" x 9'10"
Forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Torque converter drive in 1st gear, Dumping angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49° STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR BASE MACHINE
direct drive in 1st lockup and all higher gears Height at full dump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7075 mm 23'3"
Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Torque converter drive Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Exhaust heating
ENGINE: ● Tiltable and telescopic steering ● Exhaust retarder ● Cab, guard, left side
Shift control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Electronic shift control with automatic
clutch modulation in all gears ● Alternator 50A/24V wheel ● Handrails for platform
Maximum travel speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.0 km/h 29.2 mph ● Batteries 2 x 12V 150AH ● Tinted glass ● Horn, electric TIRES:
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ● Komatsu SAA6D125E-3 ● Windshield washer and wiper ● Ladders, left and right hand side ● 16.00-25-28PR
● Starting motor, 7.5kW ● Rear view mirrors
Hoist cylinder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Single, 3-stage telescopic type
● Engine auto preheater GUARD AND COVERS: ● Secondary brake OTHER:
AXLES Relief pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.6 MPa 210 kg/cm2 2,990 psi
● Engine under guard ● Under view mirror ● Caliper disc brake (Front)
Hoist time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 sec
Rear Axle type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full-floating CAB: ● Exhaust thermal-guard ● Centralized greasing
Final drive type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Planetary gear ● Floor mat ● Fire protective covers LIGHTING SYSTEM: ● Fully automatic transmission with
Ratios: ● Foot rest ● Mudguards ● Back-up light all speeds electronic modulation
Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.900 WEIGHT (APPROXIMATE) ● Reclining suspension seat ● Transmission under-guard ● Headlights ● Hydropneumatic suspension
Planetary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.941 ● Retractable operator seat belt, ● Indicator, stop and tail lights (Front and Rear)
Empty weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22450 kg 49,490 lb
Max. gross vehicle weight: 50mm 2" wide SAFETY: ● Lock ejector
Standard tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47525 kg 104,770 lb ● ROPS cab ● Automatic supplementary BODY: ● Oil-cooled multiple disc brake
SUSPENSION SYSTEM Optional tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48035 kg 105,900 lb ● Sun-visor steering ● Body, 17.7m3 23.2 yd3 (Heaped (Rear)
Not to exceed max. gross vehicle weight, including options, fuel ● Back up alarm 2:1 SAE), with exhaust heating
Independent hydropneumatic suspension cylinder with fixed throttle to and payload.
dampen vibration. Weight distribution:
Empty: Front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48%
Rear axles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52% OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
Loaded: Front axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32%
STEERING SYSTEM Rear axles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68% CAB: GUARD AND COVERS: TIRES: GAUGE
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fully hydraulic power steering ● Air conditioner ● Body spill guard (150 / 250 mm ● 16.00 R25 Radial tire ( MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT):
with two double-acting cylinders ● Cigarette lighter and ashtray 5.9" / 9.8") ● Revo-taco-graph
Supplementary steering . . . . . . . Automatic control with manual switch ● Intermittent windshield wiper ● Engine side cover SAFETY: ● Tacho-graph
(meets ISO 5010, SAE J1511 and SAE J53) TIRES ● Passenger seat (Fabric) ● Platform guard (Right hand side) ● Dumping caution buzzer
Minimum turning radius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.0 m 23'0" Standard tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.00-25-28PR(E3) ● Radio, AM / AM&FM ● Radiator shutter (Canvas type) ● Fire extinguisher OTHER:
● Seatbelt (Two point anchor / ● Vandalism protection ● Front brake ratio valve ● ARSC (Auto retard speed control)
78mm 3.1") ● Cold area arrangement (-30˚C
CAB LIGHTING SYSTEM: MAINTENANCE: thru 40˚C)
SERVICE REFILL CAPACITIES
BODY: ● Fog lamp ● Air dryer, desiccant type ● Hot area arrangement (-20˚C
Dimensions comply with ISO 3471 and SAE J1040-1988c ROPS Fuel tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374 ltr. 98.8 U.S. Gal ● Without body heating ● Hazard lamp ● Auto greasing system thru 50˚C)
(Roll-Over Protective Structure) standards. Engine oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 ltr. 7.1 U.S. Gal (with muffler) ● Side work lamps ● Jack, 30ton 33 U.S. tons ● Poor fuel arrangement
Torque converter, transmission and ● Body liner ● Yellow beacon ● Large capacity batteries (Wet type) ● Sandy & dusty area arrangement
retarder cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 ltr. 18.5 U.S. Gal ● PM-clinic ● Tire chains
Differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 ltr. 4.8 U.S. Gal
MAIN FRAME Final drives (total) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ltr. 3.7 U.S. Gal
Hydraulic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 ltr. 21.1 U.S. Gal Standard equipment may vary for each country, and this specification sheet may contain attachments and optional equipment
Type. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box-sectioned structure that are not available in your area. Please consult your Komatsu distributor for detailed information.
Suspension (total) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ltr. 7.9 U.S. Gal
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kN

ton
GROSS WEIGHT
TRAVEL PERFORMANCE 500
500

400
50

40
25 35 45 55 65
US ton
20 30 40 50 60
400 ton
EMPTY LOADED
To determine travel performance: Read from 300
30 0 30

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING)%

gross weight down to the percent of total 20 0 20
45.0
40.0
200 35.0
resistance. From this weight-resistance point, 30.0
25.0

R I MPU LL
read horizontally to the curve with the 100
10 0
90
10
9
20.0
90 80 8
highest obtainable speed range, then down 80
70
70 7
15.0
14.0
13.0
60 6
12.0
60
to maximum speed. Usable rimpull depends 50
50 5 11.0
10.0
9.0
40 4 8.0
upon traction available and weight on drive 40 7.0
30 3 6.0
30
wheels. 5.0
20 2 4.0
20
3.0

10 10 1 2.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
0.5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 km/h
0 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 MPH

TRAVEL SPEED

BRAKE PERFORMANCE Grade distance: Continuous Descent Grade distance: 450 m (1480 ft)
GROSS WEIGHT GROSS WEIGHT
To determine brake performance: These 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ton

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 US ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 US ton

curves are provided to establish the EMPTY LOADED EMPTY LOADED

maximum speed and gearshift position

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

for safer descents on roads with a given
distance. Read from gross weight down -30 -30

to the percent of total resistance. From -25

F1
-25

this weight resistance point, read F1

-20 -20
F2
horizontally to the curve with the highest F2
-15
F3 -15

obtainable speed range, then down to F3 F4

-10 F5 -10
F4 F6
maximum descent speed the brakes can F5
F6 -5 -5
safely handle without exceeding cooling
capacity. 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 MPH 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 MPH

TRAVEL SPEED TRAVEL SPEED

Grade distance: 600 m (1970 ft) Grade distance: 900 m (2950 ft) Grade distance: 1500 m (4920 ft)
GROSS WEIGHT GROSS WEIGHT GROSS WEIGHT
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 ton

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 US ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 US ton 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 US ton

EMPTY LOADED EMPTY LOADED EMPTY LOADED

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

TOTAL RESISTANCE (GRADE+ROLLING) (%)

-30 -30 -30

-25 -25 -25

F1 F1 F1
-20 -20 -20

F2
F2
-15 -15 F2 -15
F3
F3 F3
F4
-10 F4 -10
F4
-10
F5
F6 F5
F6 F5
-5 -5 F6 -5

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 km/h

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 MPH 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 MPH 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 MPH

TRAVEL SPEED TRAVEL SPEED TRAVEL SPEED

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