The WA470-8 wheel loader from Komatsu America Corp. features a 272 hp Komatsu SAA6D125E-7 variable-geometry, turbocharged, after-cooled Tier 4 Final diesel engine. The loader uses up to 6 percent less fuel than its interim predecessor. In-cab enhancements include an air-suspension, high-back heated seat; seat-mounted electronic pilot control levers with F-N-R switch for operator convenience; and Komtrax telematics that provide KDPF status and DEF-level data, fuel consumption and performance information. 847/437-5800; www.komatsuamerica.com.
