Wheel Loader Series

Schaffer compact yet powerful wheel loaders.
German quality that outperforms.

Schaffer wheel loaders are the ideal choice when you need serious muscle power. Engineered and built to industrial standards in Germany for Australian conditions, Schaffer wheel loaders combine superior strength with European sophistication from the 26hp 2028 to the 130hp 9330Z.

Optional high flow model puts out 138 litres per minute at 220bar using load sensing variable displacement axial piston pump! 

Full technical specifications

* 50% fully articulated tipping load
** 600mm load centre

Features and benefits at a glance

• About Schaffer wheel loaders.
• Who uses Schaffer wheel loaders?
• Designed and built with more muscle power.
• Oscillating rear axle for productivity, safety and comfort.
• Oversized articulation joints with long life guarantee.
• Deutz motors – simply spectacular.
• Simple, ergonomic controls.
• Industrial quality Bosch/Rexroth hydraulics.
• Auxiliary controls at your fingertips.
• Clear visibility maximises productivity and safety.
• Outboard planetary axles for more pushing power.
• SCV – the most comfortable cabins on the market.
• Class leading tipping heights.
• Maximum traction with wide, heavy duty tyres.
• Safety – it's always standard with Schaffer.
• Unique customisation service.
• Hydraulic quick attach for fast coupling.
• Over 50 accessories to power through every job.
• Quality and service guaranteed.

Videos and Image Gallery

• Schaffer Front End Loaders 5058ZS and 5050Z in action
• Schaffer Front End Loader 5050Z pushing down tea tree in NSW
• Wheel Loaders Gallery

Schaffer Stories

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Features and benefits

About Schaffer wheel loaders.

Schaffer leads the world in high performance, industrial build wheel loaders. Ultra-strength is combined with compact size and clever German engineering to outperform competitors.

There are numerous technical reasons why Schaffer wheel loaders tick all the boxes. Designed with a massive amount of weight out the back of the rear axle, lift capacity is maximised at the front. The centre of gravity is low, offering superior performance in any condition.

The articulation angle is also the highest on the market, maximising productivity in confined areas and speeding up work.

Wheel Loader 9300Z/9330Z in action.

Who uses Schaffer wheel loaders?

Schaffer wheel loaders are boosting productivity in mining, earthmoving, construction, local councils, horticulture and landscaping and many other industries.

The versatility of over 50 attachments allows Schaffer wheel loaders to be adapted for almost any task. Why buy a machine for every job when your Schaffer wheel loader can become a power plant to quickly do just about any job?

Designed and built with more muscle power.

Greater breakout and lifting forces – that's the Schaffer advantage.

Our expert engineers use the latest 3D computer-aided design, optimised by years of experience, to create the strongest wheel loaders available.

All masts use 30mm plate, massive twin lift cylinders and enormous crowd cylinders to give years of trouble-free operation. It's why quality Schaffer's German engineering always outperforms in the long run.

Wheel loader arm.

Oscillating rear axle for productivity, safety and comfort.

Schaffer wheel loaders have another feature rarely seen on this size loader – an oscillating rear axle. Schaffer engineers don't skimp on quality. It's one more reason why Schaffer performs better and outlasts the rest.

The oscillating rear axle, similar to an oscillating articulation joint, allows the loader's wheels to stay on the ground – increasing traction in rough conditions and giving the operator a more comfortable ride by acting like a suspension system. Every little bump isn't transferred into the cabin, saving your back and allowing you to work faster and more productively.

But the big difference with an oscillating rear axle is a massive boost in performance and safety. Performance is increased as the loader's full length can be used as a shovel. Just as a crowbar acts as a lever imparting high force on the end, a loader with an oscillating rear axle does the same, improving breakout.

An oscillating rear axle is also more stable as the counterweight comes into play earlier, stabilising the loader faster.

Oscillating rear axle.

Oversized articulation joints with long life guarantee.

At Schaffer we back the quality of our articulation joints with the longest articulation joint warranty on the market – three years or 3,000 operating hours.

The special design, perfected over more than 50 years, also minimises the entry of sand, ensuring a wear paste isn't created inside the joint and extending longevity.

Deutz Motors – simply spectacular.

The largest of Schaffer's wheel loader range uses 110hp and 130hp water cooled, intercooled turbo Deutz which are world renown for their reliability and exceptionally low fuel consumption.

Schaffer has worked in partnership with Deutz for their bigger engines for over 25 years. The WATER COOLED Deutz range is quiet, with low running costs and a very long, low maintenance engine life as the block cools down slowly due to the coolant.

In a recent independent test Schaffer was awarded the most fuel efficient loader, even though it has the biggest engine of 110hp, using just 10.3 litres per hour. Some of it's smaller engine competitors used up to 14.5 litres per hour during the test which equates to a much higher operating cost during its lifetime.

Every engine is now Tier 4 to meet the strictest emissions levels on the planet.

Deutz uses ever reliable state-of-the-art common-rail injection systems to ensure low noise emissions, minimal vibration and smooth running characteristics under all operating conditions. The low operation RPM of Deutz also guarantees low fuel consumption.

The new water-cooled BF4M 2012 4-cylinder engines from Deutz. You can be sure that the engines are extremely reliable even under difficult conditions. The technical data is convincing: one litre displacement per cylinder, excellent torque increase, specific fuel consumption of approximately 200 g/kWh, quiet and clean.

Simple, ergonomic controls.

In a Schaffer wheel loader, everything simply works at the touch of a joystick.

Two speed, high and low range shift-on-the-go is standard, giving a top speed of 20km/hr (optional 35km/hr).

The joystick controls forward and reverse with a switch on top – no need to hit a shuttle lever for motion controls. Two speed is at the side and all mast motions are via the joystick.

This ease of operation and fine control allows the operator to focus on the job at hand for maximum productivity.

The hydrostatic drive provides high pushing power, faster travel speed and effortless control.

Driver's cockpit.

Industrial quality Bosch/Rexroth hydraulics.

Schaffer could source cheaper hydraulics but we choose not to. We realise that quality hydraulics are the crux of a great loader. When only the best will do, Bosch/Rexroth is synonymous with long-term reliability. Bosch is backed Australia-wide with its own specialist network and the Schaffer network, giving you peace of mind.

Auxiliary controls at your fingertips.

Schaffer wheel loaders have standard auxiliary controls on the joystick, making your loader a true integrated tool carrier for any job.

Cooling is optimised to allow it to run high flow accessories. If you really need high flow, Schaffer's 110hp and 130hp have best-in-class high auxiliary flow available for mulchers and cold planers.

Electric auxiliary controls in the joystick makes working with 4-in-1 buckets, grabs and augers a breeze. The mast is lowered by pushing forward and the log is grabbed at the same time with fingertip controls. This allows the operator to keep their hands on the steering wheel, for the highest safety standards.

For more information on accessories, see here.

Joystick with electric auxiliary controls.

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Wheel loader mulcher.

Clear visibility maximises productivity and safety.

Schaffer's exclusive design has a relatively narrow conical loading arm which tapers to the chassis to give you the best vision of your working area possible.

Even the cylinders are centrally mounted to further enhance vision – you can really see what you're doing when you drive a Schaffer.

Only on Schaffer wheel loaders do you find hydraulic cylinders freely suspended with spherical bearings instead of fixed pins so pins wear evenly and outlast the rest.

Wheel loader mast.

Wheel loader driving position.

Outboard planetary axles for more pushing power.

Schaffer's wheel loader series only use outboard planetary axles to produce the highest pushing forces.

Limited slip differentials are standard back and front to limit wheel slip and harness the torque.

Schaffer's exclusive axles are matched to each loader model – this is why independent tests confirm Schaffer outpushes the rest.

Axles on any loader are one of the most important components – they must carry heavy loads and transfer the high torque of the hydrostatic power into pushing forces over many years. Schaffer's axles are designed to push hard and last.

Heavy duty axles - outboard planetary axles with
limited slip differentials front and back.

The most comfortable cabins on the market.

The new Schaffer SCV-cab (Silence/Comfort/View) cabin is here – and it's been acclaimed as the most comfortable cabin available.

From the adjustable steering wheel to the integration of the armrest and joystick, everything has been designed with German precision for the ultimate in ergonomic comfort during long working days.

German quality Grammer arm rest seats are standard with air seat options also available to cater for individual preferences.

The lowest cabins on the market for agility and safety.

Schaffer Loaders are not only the most compact articulated loaders on the market, they are also the lowest, which offers you a number of benefits.

A low operating height means you can squeeze into tight spots, monitor ground conditions with ease and there are no safety dramas climbing in and out.

Wheel loader ROPS/FOPS standard SCV cabin.

Class leading tipping heights.

Schaffer wheel loaders have a 3.4m pivot point, with a 3.8m option also available in the 9000 series. That means you can load high-sided trucks and stack pallet racks at lightning speed.

Maximum traction with wide, heavy duty tyres.

How do you convert great torque to maximum traction? With the right heavy duty wide tyre. We can option your machine with the right tyres for the job, from the standard heavy ply 405x70-20 in the 9300Z and an option of 550x45-22.5. The 9330Z comes standard with 600x40-22.5 tyres.

Are you in the waste, demolition or recycling industries? We have multiple options including solid press on, solid fill, liquid puncture-proof and more.

Don't see your tyre of choice? Call us to discuss options.

Wheel loader tyres.

Safety – it's always standard with Schaffer.

At Schaffer, we are committed to safety. A reverse beeper and rotating beacon are always standard.

Unique customisation service.

Need something special? We do custom orders for just about any application.

Underground mining? Need fire suppression, T-bar seat, fast fill, sealed electrics for caustic conditions, mesh only, custom paint, level 2 FOPS, catalytic convertor, particulate scrubbers, solid tyres or more?

At Schaffer we customise at the factory, giving you peace of mind that the job is done right with factory back-up.

Hydraulic quick attach for fast coupling.

Every Schaffer wheel loader has hydraulic quick attach incorporated into one of the strongest tool frames on the market.

The Schaffer hook hitch enables quick coupling and decoupling from the cabin with extra safety inside.

Wheel Loader Hydraulic Quick Attach.

Wheel loader hook hitch.

Over 50 accessories to power through every job.

Over 50 tools turn your Schaffer wheel loader into a productive workhorse able to do any job.

The list includes a 4-in-1, bulk buckets, pallet forks, augers, trenchers, rotary hoes, slashers, grab buckets and much more.

The cooling pack on every Schaffer has been designed in Germany for the harsh Aussie summer enabling you to keep your hydraulics cool so they last over the long term.

Don't buy a loader that just does one job, buy one that is built to do the lot and get even more productivity day in, day out.

Wheel loader accessories.

General Purpose Buckets	Digga 4-in-1 Buckets
Schaffer Pallet Forks	Digga Augers
Digga Trenchers	Digga Ramps
Digga Brooms	Rake Buckets
Light Material Buckets	High Tip Buckets
Grab buckets	Green Waste Grabs - Heavy Duty
Green Waste Grabs	Digga Excavator Hoes
Bull Dozer Blades	Digga Slashers
Flail Mowers

Quality and service guaranteed.

Schaffer wheel loaders rarely require more than routine service but it's reassuring to know that all Schaffer loaders are backed by our Australian service division, which offers original Schaffer replacement parts and expertise.

Large quantities of parts are housed in Australia and a special airfreight agreement is in place with Schaffer in Germany to provide even faster back-up.

No downtime is our motto. Speak to any of our customers and they will confirm that the back-up from Schaffer Loaders is second to none.

We know your machine means income and we are committed to getting it back on track as fast as humanly possible.

The Schaffer wheel loaders come with a guarantee of one year or 1000 hours on the whole machine, two years or 2000 hours on the Kubota motor, drive train and major hydraulics and three years or 3000 hours on the articulation joint.

Wheel loader spare parts.

Videos

Schaffer Front End Loaders 5058ZS and 5050Z in action:

Schaffer Front End Loader 5050Z pushing down tea tree in NSW: