Head to head
Wacker Neuson ST27 against Wacker Neuson ST37
The Wacker Neuson ST27 saves $7,000; the Wacker Neuson ST37 carries 700 lb more once both are rated the same way; the Wacker Neuson ST37 moves 3.6 GPM more through the auxiliary circuit.
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| Spec | Wacker Neuson ST27 | Wacker Neuson ST37 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $69,000 | $76,000 |
| Rated capacity, as advertised | 2,700 lbs | 3,700 lbs |
| Rated at | 50% of tipping load | 50% of tipping load |
| Tipping load | 5,401.3 lbs | 7,400.9 lbs |
| Capacity at its class convention | 1,890 lbs | 2,590 lbs |
| Engine power | 74 hp | 74 hp |
| Engine | Kohler KDI 2,504 | Kohler KDI 2,504 |
| Auxiliary flow | 19.4 GPM | 23 GPM |
| Lift height | 120 in | 128 in |
| Operating weight | 7,350 lbs | 9,014 lbs |
| Lift path | Vertical Lift | Vertical Lift |
| Rubber tracks | Yes | Yes |
| High flow available | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosed cab available | Yes | Yes |
| Two-speed travel available | Yes | Yes |
| Self-levelling available | Yes | Yes |
| A/C and heat available | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 2 yr / 2,000 hr | 2 yr / 2,000 hr |
What owners say about each
Wacker Neuson ST27
- The 74 hp Kohler KDI engine meets Tier 4 Final with no DPF and no DEF, so there are no regen cycles, no soot filters, and no exhaust-fluid runs - a genuine simplicity win.
- Kohler backs that engine with a 4-year/4,000-hour warranty on top of the 2-year/2,000-hour machine warranty, among the best powertrain coverage in the class.
- Vertical lift with a 10-foot hinge pin height is unusual in a 7,350 lb machine, letting a small frame load full-size trucks.
- It's a full 74 hp in a small package, so it out-muscles the 60-something-hp machines it competes against on price.
- Standard 19.4 gpm auxiliary flow with a 29 gpm high-flow option covers most attachments a small frame will realistically run.
- Wacker Neuson's compact-equipment dealer network in the US is thin and uneven, the single biggest hesitation buyers report.
- The uni-body generation only dates to 2023, so long-term durability data on the new frame design is limited.
- Rental-fleet presence is small, so it's hard to try-before-you-buy in many markets.
- The cab, while comfortable, is a step behind the pressurized premium cabs from Cat and Case on noise and sealing.
- Attachment brand ecosystem and smart-attachment integration lag the majors - this is a straightforward machine, not a tech showcase.
- 5.5 psi ground pressure is fine but not class-leading; wide-track flotation options are limited on the small frame.
- Dealer scarcity also means fewer trained techs, so complex warranty repairs can involve long waits or travel charges.
Wacker Neuson ST37
- A 3,700 lb rated capacity from a 74 hp machine is excellent work-per-horsepower, and the 7,400 lb tipping load keeps it planted with heavy pallets.
- Ground pressure of 4.3 psi is the best in the ST line, floating over soft turf and mud that ruts standard mid-frames.
- The Kohler KDI's no-DPF, no-DEF Tier 4 solution eliminates regens entirely - a simplicity argument that resonates with high-hour users.
- Kohler's 4-year/4,000-hour engine warranty plus the 2-year/2,000-hour machine warranty leads the class on coverage.
- Standard 23 gpm aux flow is strong for the class, with a 33.1 gpm high-flow option that handles mid-size mulchers.
- Vertical lift and a 128-inch hinge pin height make truck loading a one-motion affair.
- It undercuts comparable Bobcat T76 and Cat 265 configurations on price by a meaningful margin.
- Dealer coverage is the perennial Wacker Neuson issue - buyers far from a dealer are effectively self-supporting.
- The model launched in 2024, so there's almost no long-term field history at high hours.
- The same 74 hp engine that feels strong in the ST27 works harder in this 9,000 lb frame, and operators notice on sustained mulching or hills.
- Wide tracks that help flotation make it wider than some site gates allow, and replacement rubber costs more.
- No 100 hp option in the uni-body generation yet, so power-hungry buyers must jump to the older-design ST50.
- Fewer rental units in circulation means limited chances to demo before committing.
- Basic telematics and no factory grade-control integration keep it behind the tech curve for GPS-heavy contractors.