Wacker neuson ST28 Compact track loaders tech specs

Overview

The Wacker Neuson ST28 is a compact track loader that makes sense for contractors who want a modern machine with useful lift, strong breakout force, and a compact body that still works hard. It is not trying to be the biggest CTL on site, but it does bring enough muscle and speed to stay productive in daily loading, grading, and support work.

Performance & Efficiency

With 55.18 kW of power, a 1,270.06 kg lifting capacity, and 2,267.96 kg of breakout force, the ST28 looks well suited to daily contractor work that mixes loading, cleanup, grading, and bucket-heavy tasks. The breakout force is a real strength here, giving the machine useful digging and pile-entry confidence for its size. Add in a 16.09 km/h top speed and it has enough pace to stay efficient around active jobsites instead of wasting time shuffling about.

Maintenance & Ownership

The Kohler KDI 2504 TCR gives the ST28 a more modern feel than many older used CTLs in this size range. The large 113.55 L fuel tank is a plus for longer work cycles, and the compact physical dimensions help with transport and site flexibility. Still, buyers should keep an eye on the hydraulic side, because the listed pump flow figure is modest, so this machine makes more sense as a general contractor loader than as a high-demand attachment monster.

In Cabin & Interior

The cab proportions look practical for daily work. At 2.13 m to the top of cab, the machine stays manageable enough for normal contractor access, and the compact body should help in tighter site conditions. This is more of a clean, useful operator setup than a luxury experience, which is exactly what most fleet buyers want anyway.

Safety Features

Safety comes mainly from predictable compact-track behavior, a planted 3,551 kg operating weight, and a narrow but workable overall width. Ground clearance of 0.23 m is adequate, not heroic, so rough debris-strewn sites still need some respect. In other words, the machine is capable, but it is not magic, and site conditions still win arguments.

In Comparison

Caterpillar 247
A better-known market option with stronger badge recognition and easier resale comfort.

Caterpillar 249
Another familiar contractor benchmark with broader buyer confidence.

Wacker Neuson ST28
The compact, workmanlike option for buyers who want modern-enough design, strong breakout force, and practical daily-site performance.

Verdict

Rated 4 stars, the Wacker Neuson ST28 is a practical compact track loader for contractors who want useful lift, strong breakout force, and compact jobsite manners in a modern value-focused package. It fits loading, grading, cleanup, and daily support work well, especially where machine width matters and the job does not demand extreme hydraulic attachment performance.