ROLLING MEADOWS, IL - Komatsu America Corp. announces the introduction of the WA320PZ-6 Wheel Loader which offers improved visibility and increased loading power and performance for the construction, utility, government, sewer, waste and agricultural markets. Replacing the WA320PT-5, this new machine includes significant technological enhancements for greater performance, operator comfort and efficiency.

The WA320PZ-6, with an operating weight of 32,480 to 33,900 pounds and a heaped bucket capacity of 3.25 yd3 to 3.5 yd3, gets its power and productivity from a Komatsu SAA6D107E-1 engine. This engine, with a net horsepower of 167 HP, is EPA Tier 3 emissions certified and provides high productivity with low fuel consumption and low noise.

The WA320PZ-6 is equipped with the latest KOMTRAX technology which sends machine operating information to a secure website utilizing wireless technology. Data such as operating hours, location and maintenance alerts are relayed to the web application for analysis. The KOMTRAX fleet monitoring system increases machine availability, reduces the risk of machine theft, allows for remote diagnosis by the distributor and provides a wealth of other information to drive business efficiency and productivity.

Special Features of the New WA320PZ-6 include:

New Parallel Linkage Design
The WA320PZ-6 offers a new parallel linkage design, which improves visibility for operations such as loading pallets and other materials onto forks. The WA320PZ-6 also provides parallel movement with large tilt force for both bucket and fork applications.

Increased Power and Performance with Hydrostatic Transmission System
The WA320PZ-6 incorporates Komatsu's Hydrostatic Transmission System (HST) that allocates only as much power as is needed for a given application. The engine power is transmitted hydraulically to a transfer case, then mechanically out to the differentials and to the four driving wheels, making the WA320PZ-6 a very powerful yet efficient machine that responds quickly and smoothly to varying job conditions.