2026 Wacker Neuson SW28 Vertical Lift Skid Steer Loader For Sale — Sequim, WA & Olympic Peninsula

The new 2026 Wacker Neuson SW28 is a commercial-grade, large-frame vertical-lift wheeled skid steer loader engineered for site-prep contractors, paving crews, utility excavators, agricultural operations, and bulk material handlers who need high-capacity lifting muscle and speed on solid ground. Available now at Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales in Sequim, Washington, this 8,253-lb heavy-duty loader pairs a high-torque 74 HP Kohler KDI 2504 turbo diesel engine with an exceptional 2,800-lb Rated Operating Capacity (ROC at 50% tipping load) and a 5,600-lb tipping load.

While compact track loaders excel in deep coastal mud, wheeled skid steers remain the premier choice for hard-surface paving, commercial concrete work, asphalt maintenance, transfer yards, and gravel lot operations where rubber tracks wear out prematurely. The SW28 combines the lower operating and maintenance costs of a wheeled platform with a massive 134.8-inch (11 ft. 2.8 in.) bucket hinge pin height and available high-flow auxiliary hydraulics delivering 31.7 GPM at 3,500 PSI. For contractors and large-acreage owners across Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and surrounding Western Washington counties, the SW28 provides the vertical reach, tractive force, and hydraulic speed needed to load tandem-axle dump trucks, move heavy palletized cargo, and power severe-duty attachments year-round. Every unit delivered by Leitz Farm Supply includes a comprehensive pre-delivery inspection (PDI), fluids topped, and factory warranty backing from our certified Sequim dealership.

Heavy-Duty Engineering & Vertical-Lift Muscle

The Wacker Neuson SW28 is built to maximize production without the downtime and cost overhead of higher-horsepower emissions tiers:

• Maintenance-Friendly 74 HP Kohler Turbo Diesel (No DEF, No DPF Regens): Operating at 74 gross horsepower, the Kohler KDI 2504 turbo diesel meets EPA Tier 4 Final emissions requirements naturally without a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) regeneration burn cycle and without requiring Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF). You avoid DEF storage headaches, dosing valve failures, and cold-weather exhaust fluid freezing on damp Pacific Northwest mornings.

• Vertical Lift Loader Geometry with 134.8" Hinge Pin Clearance: The vertical-lift linkage keeps the payload closer to the machine’s center of gravity throughout the lift stroke. With an industry-leading 134.8-inch hinge pin height and a 107.1-inch dump height, the SW28 easily clears high-walled tandem dump trucks, asphalt hoppers, and flatbed trailers without risk of sideboard contact.

• High-Flow Auxiliary Hydraulics (31.7 GPM): Available high-flow auxiliary hydraulic circuits supply 31.7 GPM of continuous fluid power at 3,500 PSI. This output turns the SW28 into a prime power carrier for high-demand attachments such as cold planers, severe-duty brush cutters, trenchers, and hydraulic breakers.

• Fast Two-Speed Ground Transport (Nearly 10 MPH): Wheeled skid steers offer significant transit speed advantages over track loaders. The SW28 features smooth two-speed shifting, reaching roading speeds of up to 9.6–10 MPH to move bulk material across large commercial yards, farms, and industrial sites rapidly.

• Spacious Cab with Tilt-Forward Service Access: Wide-opening cab entry, clear sightlines to the bucket corners, and a forward-tilting cab structure provide fast, complete access to engine components, hydraulic valves, and hydrostatic drive pumps for simplified daily maintenance.

• Universal Skid Steer Quick-Attach (SSQA): The mechanical or hydraulic quick-attach faceplate provides full cross-compatibility with standard skid steer buckets, pallet forks, hydraulic grapples, brooms, and augers.

Key Technical Specifications

Real-World Jobsite Applications

• Commercial Asphalt, Paving & Concrete Work: Wheeled loaders outshine tracked machines on abrasive asphalt and concrete by eliminating costly rubber track gouging and roller wear. Paired with a hydraulic cold planer or sweeper broom, the SW28 mills pavement and cleans up site millings without scuffing sub-bases.

• Tandem Dump Truck Loading & Pit-Run Handling: With an 11-foot 2-inch hinge pin reach and 6,717 lbf of bucket breakout force, the SW28 quickly digs into stockpiles of crushed basalt, river rock, and wet topsoil, loading high-sided 10-yard and tandem dump trucks centered from one side.

• Palletized Material & Feed Management: Moving full pallets of retaining wall block, bagged concrete, seed totes, or wood pellets is smooth and stable. With a 2,800-lb ROC at 50% tipping load, operators can load, transport, and stack heavy flatbed cargo with zero front-axle hesitation.

• Agricultural & Livestock Operations: Dairy farms, equestrian stables, and beef operations across Western Washington use the SW28 to clean out concrete feed alleys, move large round bales, and scrape packed manure yards where wheeled speed reduces total chore time.

• Road & Driveway Maintenance: Pulling heavy road scrapers or grading long rural crushed-rock driveways demands sustained pushing traction. The SW28’s rigid frame and heavy-duty 12x16.5 tires lock in high tractive effort to peel back washboards and redistribute gravel evenly.

Olympic Peninsula & Western Washington Relevance

Operating equipment in Western Washington requires hardware built for damp maritime air, rock-strewn glacial soil, and distinct regional property layouts.

• Sequim & Dungeness Valley: Perfect for horse boarding facilities, irrigation maintenance, commercial nurseries, and lavender operations with paved barn floors and hard-packed drives where rubber tires offer long service life and zero track replacement costs.

• Port Angeles & Foothill Yards: Ideal for local contractor yards, firewood processing centers, and log sort yards where moving timber rounds, crushed rock, and scrap over packed gravel requires fast shuttle speeds.

• Forks & The West End: Handles municipal yard maintenance, gravel quarry loading, storm debris cleanup, and transfer station material handling where hard-pack roads minimize tire sinkage.

• Port Townsend, Chimacum & East Jefferson County: The go-to machine for specialty livestock farms, cidery and agricultural operations, and local site-prep contractors moving between paved street jobs and acreage driveways.

• Puget Sound / I-5 Corridor (Bremerton to Tacoma & Seattle Metro): Civil construction, commercial demolition, and road repair crews benefit from a sub-75 HP wheeled machine that avoids DEF refilling logistics while providing maximum overhead dump reach on congested street jobs.

Competitor Comparisons: 2,800-lb Vertical Lift Skid Steers

Contractors cross-shopping the 74 HP large-frame wheeled skid steer class frequently evaluate the Bobcat S76 / S740, Caterpillar 262D3, John Deere 324G, and Kubota SSV75:

• Versus Bobcat S76: While both provide strong hydraulic capability, the Wacker Neuson SW28 delivers a higher bucket hinge pin height (134.8 inches vs. Bobcat’s ~126 inches), providing substantially more reach when clearing high sideboards on full-size dump trucks and high-walled recycling bins.

• Versus Caterpillar 262D3: The Cat 262D3 operates at 74 HP with complex exhaust systems, whereas the SW28's Kohler KDI engine platform requires no Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and no high-temperature DPF burn cycles, lowering lifetime maintenance overhead and jobsite downtime.

• Versus Kubota SSV75: The SW28 features an ergonomically designed operator station with wide forward visibility, high-flow hydraulic configurations (up to 31.7 GPM), and a heavy cast-iron bell-housing structure built to handle severe prying loads without chassis deflection.

• Versus John Deere 324G: The SW28 offers a true vertical-lift arm geometry that maintains forward stability when lifting heavy pallets to maximum height, avoiding the front-heavy tipping sensation common to older radial configurations under heavy fork loads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the 2026 Wacker Neuson SW28 require Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)?

No. The 74 HP Kohler KDI 2504 turbo diesel engine meets EPA Tier 4 Final standards without requiring Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) and without DPF regeneration burn cycles. This eliminates DEF freezing issues in winter and avoids costly sensor replacements.

What is the lift capacity (ROC) of the SW28?

The SW28 has a Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) of 2,800 lbs at 50% tipping load and 1,960 lbs at 35% tipping load, backed by a full 5,600-lb tipping load.

What is the bucket hinge pin height on the Wacker Neuson SW28?

The SW28 features a bucket hinge pin height of 134.8 inches (11 feet 2.8 inches) and a maximum dump height of 107.1 inches, making it one of the highest-lifting skid steers in its class for loading tandem-axle dump trucks.

Can the SW28 run high-flow attachments like cold planers and mulchers?

Yes. With optional high-flow auxiliary hydraulics producing 31.7 GPM at 3,500 PSI, the SW28 easily powers demanding hydraulic attachments including asphalt planers, severe-duty brush cutters, rock trenchers, and hydraulic breakers.

Why choose a wheeled skid steer like the SW28 over a compact track loader?

Wheeled skid steers are faster (reaching up to 10 MPH), have significantly lower tire replacement and undercarriage maintenance costs, and are far better suited for work on abrasive surfaces like concrete, asphalt, hard-packed gravel, and transfer yards where rubber tracks wear prematurely.

Where can I inspect or demo the Wacker Neuson SW28 in Western Washington?

The 2026 Wacker Neuson SW28 is available at Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales in Sequim, Washington, serving contractors, farms, and property owners across Clallam, Jefferson, Kitsap, and greater Western Washington with machine inventory, factory warranty service, and genuine OEM parts.

Dealership Support, Commercial Financing & Delivery

At Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales, we back every machine with complete dealership resources:

• Commercial Equipment Financing: Flexible low-rate APR programs, deferred payment structures, and capital lease terms tailored to commercial contractors, municipal agencies, and agricultural operations.

• Factory Warranty & Service: Factory-trained technicians, hydraulic flow diagnostics, preventative maintenance packages, and full warranty support handled locally in our Sequim service shop.

• Buckets & Attachment Rigging: Outfitter packages available with heavy-duty dirt buckets, pallet forks, hydraulic grapples, hydraulic sweepers, cold planers, and post-hole augers.

• Trade-Ins Accepted: We evaluate clean used skid steers, track loaders, mini excavators, and commercial tractors.

• Direct Jobsite Delivery: Equipment transport available directly to your jobsite, yard, or farm throughout Sequim, Port Angeles, Joyce, Forks, Port Townsend, Bremerton, and the greater Puget Sound region.

Contact Leitz Farm Supply & Equipment Sales in Sequim, WA today at LEITZFARMSUPPLY.com or visit our yard to lock in commercial pricing and schedule your machine walkaround.