Wheel loader WL38: The plus in performance and comfort

The WL38 wheel loader offers with an extraordinarily high hydraulic output and various motors you can select – both the best values in its performance class. With the P-Z kinematics, the WL38 offers high breakout forces and first-class parallel guidance. All this combined makes for impressive performance, allowing the flexible use of attachments. The machine is ideally equipped for different work tasks. The cab, with its extremely generous design, offers the operator extra comfort and ergonomics and makes working with the machine easy.

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.

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.

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.

Variety of equipment

The Wacker Neuson wheel loaders have comprehensive and high-quality standard components. In addition, the engine, drive system, operator's cab, or hydraulics can be individually configured depending on application and model. It is always guaranteed that the machine meets individual requirements and preferences.

Joystick console spring-mounted on the operator's seat

The joystick console is mounted on the operator's seat and is cushioned against vibrations. If the operator's seat is adjusted to the operator's needs, the joystick console is also adjusted accordingly and always has the perfect position, a plus in comfort and ergonomics for the operator.
The joystick console and the operator's seat form a single unit. This means that the operator's arm position is not changed while working with the machine. This increases comfort for the operator allowing them to work for longer without fatigue.

Quality

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.

Variety

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.

Selectable operator's cab

Depending on the machine, different operator's cabs are available: fixed operator's canopy, fold-down operator's canopy EPS, hydraulically lowerable EPS Plus and different cab versions. Selecting the right operator's cab allows maximum flexibility for a great variety of applications and framework conditions.

High-flow, high-performance hydraulics:

The machine can be optionally equipped with high-flow, high-performance hydraulics. This enables the operation of front attachments that have a high oil requirement (such as a snow blower). This increases the machine's range of applications, as even compact machines can be used to operate sophisticated attachments.
The High Flow high-performance hydraulics increase the range of applications of the machine, since even compact machines can be used to operate sophisticated attachments that require a lot of oil.

Safety

Comfortable Cab

The spacious and comfortable cab meets the current European Machinery Directive in accordance with ROPS and FOPS protection and offers plenty of headroom and freedom of movement. This provides an excellent overview of the attachments, the immediate working area, and the entire machine surroundings, which in turn increases occupational safety as the operator always has the machine surroundings within view.
The cab's full glazing and deeply recessed windows give the operator an excellent view of the attachment and the entire work area. This ensures safety, as the operator always has a clear view of the work environment.
The cab impresses with outstanding ergonomics, generous space and many individual adjustment options for the operator. The cab provides protection from wind, weather, and external environmental conditions. This allows fatigue-free work even over a longer period of time.

Maintenance

Tiltable cabin and optimal service access

The cab can be tilted to the side. This allows easy access to the engine, hydraulic system, and electronics. This considerably simplifies checking and maintaining the machine. This in turn results in reduced machine downtimes and thus lower operating costs.
Quick and easy serviceability automatically maximize the availability of the machine. This in turn reduces total operating costs.

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.

Split hydraulic hoses

Wacker Neuson wheel loaders are designed with short hydraulic hose lengths in mind, and the hoses are split at several points. Therefore, if a hydraulic hose needs replacing, only the affected part will need to be replaced, not the entire hose in the hydraulic circuit. This speeds up repair times enormously and is also cost-efficient.

Efficiency

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.

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.
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Mechanical-output details

Travel speed	20 km/h
Travel speed stage 1	7 km/h
Travel speed stage 2	20 km/h
Travel speed (Option)	30 km/h

Mechanical Details

Operating weight	4,200 kg
Bucket capacity	0.64 m3

Engine

Tank capacity

65 l

Hydraulic

Operating pressure	210 bar
Flow rate	56 l/min
Tank capacity	50 l

Chassis

Operating pressure

445 bar

A	Total length	5,138 mm
B	Total length without bucket	4,344 mm
C	Bucket pivot point (to center of axle)	675 mm
D	Wheel base	2,045 mm
E	Rear overhang	1,516 mm
F	Height with cab	2,371 mm
F	Height with cab raised	2,548 mm
H	Seat height	1,204 mm
J	Total working height	3,828 mm
K	Bucket pivot point (max. lift height)	3,251 mm
L	Load-over height	2,892 mm
M	Dumping height	2,379 mm
N	Reach (at M)	270 mm
O	Digging depth	120 mm
P	Total width	1,570 mm
Q	Track width	1,200 mm
S	Ground clearance	312 mm
T	Maximum radius	3,652 mm
U	Radius on the outer edge	3,317 mm
V	Inner radius	1,640 mm
W	Articulation angle	45 °
X	Rollback angle at max. lift height	43 °
Y	Dumping angle	42 °
Z	Rollback angle on ground	41 °
-		15.5/55 R 18 EM ET0

Engine

Deutz TD 2.9 L4 S5, 45 kW / 61 HP, Stage V

Steering system

Hydraulic articulated pendulum steering, pendulum angle ± 12°
Steering cylinder: 1

Tires

15.5/55 R 18 EM ET0
Drive system

Hydrostatic all-wheel drive system, travel direction can be chosen via joystick
Operating brake: Drum brake (combined with parking brake)
Central service and parking brake in the drive train acts on all 4 wheels
100% differential lock, electro-hydraulically connectable on front and rear axle

Hydraulics

3rd control circuit front electronically proportionally and parallel via joystick
Hydraulic oil cooler
Floating position for lift cylinder
Lock for 3rd control circuit via switch

Operator's cab

High comfort cab with heater and fan, laterally tiltable, roll-over protective structure / FOPS-tested
Fully damped comfort seat with safety belt, weight, back and height adjustment
Adjustable steering wheel (tilt)
Right armrest
Hydraulically controlled joystick with forward-reverse control and integrated touch button for differential lock
Work lights, 2 in front and 2 in rear
Operating hour meter
Fuel display
Combination box, including warning triangle and first aid kit

Other

Hydraulic quickhitch system for attachments
Lighting system according to StVZO Road Traffic Licensing Regulation, TÜV [Technical Inspection Association] certificate for driving on public roads
Tool box in the rear of the vehicle incl. tool set and hand lever grease gun
Lockable tank cap
Cast rear counterweight
Bucket status display
Self-rescue coupling
Telematics Europe 36 months