Keeping your Wacker Neuson SW28 in peak operating condition starts with the right parts and a solid maintenance routine. Ensure your skid steer loader stays in top shape with high-quality fuel caps, oil filters, fuel filters and more. The SW28 offers strong breakout force, a vertical-lift design, and excellent visibility for heavy-duty lifting and loading in tight spaces. Don’t forget to stay on top of your maintenance—secure the parts you need to keep your Wacker Neuson SW28 running smoothly!

Walk-Around Inspection

• Inspect the loader arms, tilt cylinders, hoses, and pins for leaks or cracks
• Check tire condition and pressure, or track tension if equipped with tracks
• Examine hydraulic connections, fuel lines, and coolant hoses for wear or leaks
• Confirm that the seat belt and restraint bar are functioning properly
• Ensure decals, safety labels, and mirrors (if equipped) are in place and readable

Daily Maintenance

• Check engine oil, coolant, hydraulic fluid, and fuel levels
• Drain water from fuel/water separator (Tier III and IV)
• Clean radiator, oil cooler, and condenser fins
• Check battery terminals and connections for corrosion
• Grease all daily lube points on loader arms and cylinder pins
• Inspect air filter and pre-cleaner inlet for blockage

Every 50 Hours

• Lubricate all loader and bucket pivot points
• Check wheel lug nut torque (tighten if needed)
• Inspect axle mounts and track condition (ST models)

Every 250 Hours

• Replace engine oil and oil filter
• Check track tension or tire wear (adjust or rotate as needed)
• Inspect hydraulic couplers and all hoses for wear

Every 500 Hours

• Replace fuel filters and water separator element
• Replace hydraulic oil return filter
• Clean cabin air filter
• Replace chain tank oil (SW24/SW28)

Every 1,000 Hours

• Flush and refill hydraulic oil
• Replace air filter element
• Replace breather filter on hydraulic tank
• Inspect valve lash and radiator hoses (Tier III/IV)

Every 2,000 Hours

• Flush and refill engine coolant
• Inspect and clean exhaust aftertreatment (Tier IV)
• Check accumulator and perform full system inspection

Annual Maintenance

• Replace or inspect all hoses and rubber lines for wear
• Perform functional checks of all electronic control systems
• Grease drive components and replace seatbelt if worn

As-Needed Maintenance

• Replace damaged tires, wheels, or tracks
• Repair leaking hydraulic fittings or cracked cylinders
• Replace broken seat belts, switches, or decals
• Flush radiator and clean electrical connections

Final Maintenance Recommendations

Regular maintenance keeps your Wacker Neuson SW28 operating safely and efficiently. For a full range of Wacker Neuson parts, explore our extensive EquipmentShare parts catalog. If you can’t find the part you need, reach out to our parts experts for a custom order.