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1998-2003 Komatsu WA500-3 Engine Rebuild / Replacement Cost

A engine rebuild / replacement on a Komatsu WA500-3 typically runs $16,250-$59,100 all in. Below is the labor and parts breakdown, what drives the cost up or down, and how to get an exact number for your machine.

327 HP73.5k lbs32-81 labor hrs
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Typical Repair Cost

Komatsu WA500-3 engine rebuild

$16,250-$59,100

estimated total, parts and labor

Labor hours

32-81 hrs

Shop rate

$125-$175/hr

Parts

$12,250-$44,900

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What's involved in a Komatsu WA500-3 engine rebuild repair

Pulling the engine (or doing an in-frame), inspecting the block, and replacing pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets and seals, or dropping in a reman long block. Tier 4 emissions hardware (DPF, EGR, aftertreatment) adds labor and parts on newer machines.

What affects the cost

The range above moves with these factors. The biggest swing is usually parts source and whether the failure damaged anything downstream.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Komatsu WA500-3 engine rebuild repair cost?
A engine rebuild / replacement on a Komatsu WA500-3 typically runs $16,250-$59,100. That covers about 32-81 hours of labor at a $125-$175/hr shop rate, plus $12,250-$44,900 in parts. Your exact number depends on parts source (OEM vs. reman) and how much collateral damage there is. Get a free custom estimate at equipbook.ai/service/estimate.
How many labor hours is a Komatsu WA500-3 engine rebuild job?
Plan on roughly 32 to 81 labor hours for a engine rebuild repair on a Komatsu WA500-3. Access and how the machine is configured can push that up or down.
What's involved in a Komatsu WA500-3 engine rebuild repair?
Pulling the engine (or doing an in-frame), inspecting the block, and replacing pistons, rings, bearings, gaskets and seals, or dropping in a reman long block. Tier 4 emissions hardware (DPF, EGR, aftertreatment) adds labor and parts on newer machines.
Is it worth fixing the engine rebuild on a Komatsu WA500-3?
At $16,250-$59,100, weigh the repair against the machine's current value. A Komatsu WA500-3 in good condition is worth far more than this repair, so it usually pays to fix it. Check what your machine is worth first, then decide. Use the free valuation at equipbook.ai/value/komatsu-wa500-3.

Before you fix it, know what it's worth

A engine rebuild repair at $16,250-$59,100 is usually worth it on a Komatsu WA500-3, but it pays to know the machine's current value first.

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