Wheel Loader WL28: Compact and Powerful

Transporting heavy loads through tight spaces is the ideal operational area for the WL28 wheel loader. It can easily handle pallets of paving stones or other material up to 1.6 metric tons. The electronically-controlled travel drive with various travel modes enables extremely productive work using the machine. The low-designed cab ensures excellent visibility and high tipping loads. Because of the outstanding visibility, the machine offers exceptional safety during operation. The low operating weight also allows the WL28 to be transported on a car trailer.

Electronically regulated drive system

Drive and work smarter! With the electronically-controlled drive system, the machine can be driven and used as needed. Four different driving modes were implemented by Wacker Neuson specifically for this purpose. Auto mode and Eco mode are always available as standard. Either attachment mode or M-Drive mode can be optionally selected. This offers maximum flexibility for the operator as they can configure the machine according to their needs.
Electronic control reduces losses in the drive system and ensures higher efficiency and increased effectiveness, compared to existing solutions. Lower power requirements enable driving at low speeds. A perfectly coordinated package of protective measures also ensures reliable and long-lasting operation of the machine.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL20-WL110, Multitool tool carrier

The wheel loader as an attachment carrier

The tasks for wheel loaders are varied and so are the attachments from Wacker Neuson. With our comprehensive and sophisticated product range of attachments, any model can become a multifunctional machine.
The investment asset “wheel loader” can be used for a variety of task areas and is thus very economical.
The machine can be used all year round (e.g. even for winter service), relying on many different attachments depending on the application.

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Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL20-WL70, Powder coating

High-quality powder coating

Compared to conventional wet painting, powder coating significantly extends the service life of the machine and is environmentally friendly at the same time.
The durable powder coating guarantees value retention and ensures an accordingly high resale value for the machine.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL20-WL110, Hydraulic power

High hydraulic performance

A Wacker Neuson wheel loader always has enough hydraulic output and is thus suited for the operation of many different attachments, which in turn makes a great variety of applications areas possible.
The flexible combination with various attachments reduces the total fleet and thus the total cost of ownership (TCO).
Compact machines with high hydraulic output save money, as it is not necessary to immediately procure or use a bigger machine.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL28, Attachment mode

Electronically regulated drive system: Attachment-Mode

The attachment-mode is perfectly suited for the use of attachments. In this mode, you adjust the rpm of the diesel engine with the hand throttle and control the travel speed with the driver pedal or the cruise control. This enables you to make very fine adjustments of 0.10 km/h to your speed via the display. This guarantees a constant forward momentum for the attachment. If the load on the attachment becomes too high (e.g., various clippings in front of a mulcher), the machine automatically reduces the travel speed to provide the attachment with the highest possible power. When the load is reduced again, the machine returns to the preset speed. However, if you want to carry out driving or reversing movements faster, you can override at any time by operating the foot pedal and even bring the machine to maximum speed.
In attachment mode, the machine's diesel engine and the attachment are always optimally utilized. This ensures maximum productivity and the best possible work result. In addition, the operator's workload is reduced, thus increasing comfort. The operator can work with the machine longer and without fatigue.

Optimum tires

The right tires for a wheel loader play an important role in actual use. If the tires are optimally matched to the ground and the area of application, the driver can work with the machine without any problems.
Choosing the right tires provides maximum traction as well as minimal wear, which saves money because tires don't need to be changed frequently.
To achieve optimal performance on any subbase, seven treads are available for selection depending on model: EM tread, AS tread, SureTrax tread, RP tread, MPT tread, multi-use tread and Bibload tread. This ensures the maximum flexibility of the machine ex work.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL20-WL28, Easy Protection System (eps)

EPS folding overhead guard (Easy Protection System)

Compact wheel loaders can be equipped with the fold-down operator's canopy EPS (Easy Protection System). This complies with the current European Machinery Directive according to ROPS and FOPS protection. With a few hand movements, the EPS can be prepared manually for a low clearance height.
EPS increases the flexibility of the machine, as it can even pass through low passages. Also, the application areas of the machine are expanded. In other cases where several machines might have to be used, just one machine can get the work done. At the same time, the operator’s safety remains guaranteed.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL20-WL110, Lubrication points

Easily accessible machine components.

Regularly lubricating all lubrication points is essential for the correct and effective maintenance and thereby the value retention of the machine. To save time and make work easier, the lubrication points on Wacker Neuson wheel loaders are always in an easily accessible position.
Since the lubrication points are easily accessible, the machine is lubricated more often than if the lubrication points are located in a position that is difficult to access. This in turn increases the longevity of the machine and increases value retention.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL44, Ergonomic workplace

Ergonomic cockpit

Plenty of legroom, clearly arranged controls, comfortable operator’s seat, and optimal view of the attachment. A work area that motivates the operator and fully supports them.
The coordinated equipment increases comfort and allows the operator to work optimally with the machine for longer periods of time.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL25-WL110, Load swing damping

Lifting arm damping

The lifting arm damping can be activated electrically and enables optimum handling of the machine on rough terrain and on the road. It is particularly recommended when the machine has to move a heavy load in the bucket or a heavy attachment over a long distance at high speed. In this case, the lifting arm damping provides more safety and comfort for the operator.
Lifting arm damping prevents the machine from rocking at high travel speeds. This increases safety for the operator and protects the vehicle components by absorbing shocks.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL25-WL110, Handinching

Hand inching (low-speed control)

With the manual inching (low-speed drive system), very slow travel speeds can be achieved at constant engine speed. This offers an advantage when using attachments that are operated at constantly high rpm but at a very low travel speed at the same time. When using a sweeper, for example, the foot pedal does not have to be permanently depressed, which in turn reduces wear.
The hand inching (low-speed drive system) enables comfortable and fatigue-free work with the same attachment even over a longer period of time.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL28, Adjustable steering column and steering wheel

Adjustable steering wheel and steering column

The steering wheel and steering column can be individually adjusted in both height and tilt over a wide range. This allows each operator to work ergonomically with the machine at the settings that suit them best.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL20, WL25-WL110, Brake inch pedal

Inch brake pedal: Engine output where it is needed.

1. No pressure on inch brake pedal: full power for the drive system 2. Slightly depressed inch-brake pedal: speed is reduced, more power to the work hydraulics. 3. Firmly depressed brake-inch pedal: The speed is reduced further, even more power to the work hydraulics. 4. Fully depressed inch-brake pedal: the wheel loader stands still, full power to the work hydraulics.
The advantages of the inch-brake pedal are obvious: less wear on the operating brake and optimum power distribution of the engine output.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL20-WL110, Rear hydraulics rear

Rear hydraulic connections

The machine can be equipped with rear hydraulic connections (single or double-acting). This increases the machine's range of applications because rear hydraulic attachments or tipper trailers can also be operated.
The various rear hydraulic options expand the machine's range of applications and offer more flexibility in use. One machine can be used multifunctionally for different activities, no additional vehicles or machines are needed.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL28, Exhaust emission standard engine selection

Engine option

A larger engine with 33.3 kW / 45.3 hp or 40.1 kW / 54.5 hp33.3 kW / 45.3 hp or 40.1 kW / 54.5 hp is optionally available in the WL28. These variants were developed for the professional use of power-demanding attachments. Here, emission standard stage V was implemented by installing a diesel particulate filter (DPF) in combination with a diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC). Urea solution (DEF) does not need to be added with this technology.
The entire engine unit, including the exhaust after-treatment, comes from the same manufacturer, so that all components are perfectly coordinated, and the engine automatically regenerates at the appropriate operating temperature.
It is a powerful 3-cylinder common rail engine, which impresses with its high power density.

Wacker Neuson wheel loader WL28, pressure relief 3. control circuit

Pressure relief on the loading system

The button for pressure release is easily accessible on the outside of the loading system. In this way, different hydraulically-operated attachments can be replaced even faster and more efficiently. This also works with the ignition switched on or the engine running.
When the pressure release is actuated, the 3rd control circuit and, if available, the 4th control circuit are depressurized simultaneously and hydraulically-operated attachments can be changed quickly and safely.

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.