Biggest wheel loader

Komatsu identifies the WE2350 as the world’s largest wheel loader. This surface-mining machine produces 2,300 hp, carries a standard operating payload of 72,574 kg, and weighs approximately 266.6 tons in standard-lift configuration. It is designed to load ultra-class haul trucks rated from approximately 290 to more than 363 tons.

The standard configuration uses a 40.52 m³ bucket, while a super-high-lift configuration can use a 53.5 m³ bucket for lighter-density material. Komatsu continues to develop the platform, including the WE2350-4 hybrid wheel loader with its SR Hybrid Drive system.

1.Komatsu WE2350 Wheel loaders

Komatsu WE2350 Wheel loaders
2022-2026

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The Komatsu WE2350 sits in the ultra-heavy end of the wheel loader market, combining a 40.52 m³ bucket, 72,574 kg lifting capacity, and 1,173 kN breakout force for large-scale material movement. Compared with the Cat 988H and Komatsu WA900, it is aimed at operations that prioritize maximum bucket volume, lifting capability, and production in mining and bulk loading applications.

Overview

The Komatsu WE2350 (2022–2026) is an ultra-heavy wheel loader built for mines, large quarries, and bulk material operations where every loading cycle involves very large volumes. Its 266.622-ton operating weight, 72,574 kg lifting capacity, and 40.52 m³ bucket put it firmly in high-production territory. The Cummins QSK60 engine delivers 1,715 kilowatts and 9,053 Nm of torque, while the hydraulic system provides the flow and pressure needed to move the machine's large lift arms and bucket under heavy loads.

Expert rating: 5 stars

Pros Massive 40.52 m³ bucket, 72,574 kg lifting capacity, and 1,173 kN breakout force for high-production loading.

Cons Its 266.622-ton operating weight and very large dimensions restrict it to properly prepared heavy-production sites.

Performance & Efficiency

The Cummins QSK60 produces 1,715 kilowatts and 9,053 Nm of maximum torque, giving the WE2350 the power needed to work a 40.52 m³ bucket under demanding loading conditions. Breakout force reaches 1,173 kN, while the hydraulic system supplies up to 1,870 l/min through piston pumps at a 276 bar relief pressure. A maximum dump height of 9.53 m and dump reach of 3.18 m give the machine the clearance needed for loading large haul trucks, while its 19.31 km/h maximum forward speed is appropriate for short loading and stockpile cycles.

In Comparison

Cat 988H: A more conventional heavy wheel loader for quarrying, aggregate handling, and large loading work where the extreme capacity of the WE2350 is unnecessary.
Komatsu WA900: A large production loader within the Komatsu range, but better suited to operations requiring a smaller overall machine than the WE2350.
Komatsu WE2350: The highest-capacity option of the three based on the provided specifications, with a 40.52 m³ bucket, 72,574 kg lifting capacity, and 266.622-ton operating weight aimed at ultra-heavy mining applications.

Final Verdict

Rated 5 stars, the Komatsu WE2350 is built for operations where loader productivity is measured in very large tonnes per cycle. Its 40.52 m³ bucket, 1,173 kN breakout force, high hydraulic flow, and 72,574 kg lifting capacity make it a specialized production machine for large mines and bulk material sites rather than a general-purpose wheel loader.

40.52 cu m Bucket capacity

1,715 kw Gross power

72,574 kg Lifting capacity

9,530 mm Max dump height

3,180 mm Max dump reach

266,622 kg Operating weight

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Biggest wheel loader FAQ.

Komatsu identifies the WE2350 as the world’s largest wheel loader. The WE2350-2 produces 2,300 hp and carries a standard operating payload of 72,574 kg, making it an ultra-class surface-mining loader.

The standard-lift WE2350 has an operating payload of 72,574 kg, or approximately 72.6 tons. High-lift capacity drops to 68,039 kg, while the super-high-lift configuration is rated for 54,431 kg because the load is carried higher and farther from the machine.

The standard rock bucket is rated at 40.52 m³. High-lift configuration uses 38.23 m³, while the super-high-lift configuration can use a 53.5 m³ bucket designed around lighter-density material such as coal.

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