The Wacker Neuson Float is a genuine OEM component designed for a range of Wacker Neuson equipment including PTS4V centrifugal trash pumps, GPS8500 and GPS9700 portable generators, GS8.5V and GS9.7V portable generators, and the RD11V hydrostatic double drum vibratory roller. As a direct OEM replacement, this float is sourced and manufactured to the same specifications as the original part installed at the factory. It installs directly into the carburetor float bowl without modification, making it a straightforward service item for qualified technicians. If your machine is experiencing fuel delivery issues or carburetor flooding, replacing a worn or damaged float with part number is a reliable first step toward restoring correct fuel metering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to the same material and dimensional tolerances as the original float, ensuring consistent buoyancy and fuel level control within the carburetor bowl.
- Direct Carburetor Drop-In — Designed to seat correctly on the pivot pin and actuate the needle valve as intended, restoring proper fuel shut-off without rework or fitting adjustments.
- Broad Equipment Compatibility — Fits PTS4V trash pumps, GPS8500, GPS9700, GS8.5V, and GS9.7V portable generators, and the RD11V double drum roller — one part number across multiple machine families.
- Restores Accurate Fuel Metering — A correctly functioning float maintains the proper fuel level in the bowl; a damaged or waterlogged float causes flooding, hard starting, or fuel starvation under load.
- Fuel System Safety — A failed float that allows the bowl to overfill creates a fuel overflow risk. Replacing a compromised float promptly keeps the fuel system operating within its designed parameters.
The float is a small but critical component inside the carburetor's fuel bowl. It rides on the surface of the fuel and, as the fuel level rises, lifts a needle valve to shut off incoming fuel — maintaining a consistent supply to the engine without flooding. When the float becomes cracked, punctured, or waterlogged, it loses buoyancy and can no longer control the fuel level accurately, leading to rich-running conditions, fuel overflow, hard starts, or engine flooding. Replacing a worn float is one of the most effective carburetor service steps for restoring clean, consistent engine performance across pump, generator, and roller applications.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000160172 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0160172 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Float |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 100mm/4in Centrifugal Trash Pu mp | PTS4V | 5000007691, 5000007683 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GPS9700 | 5000008287, 5000620264 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GPS8500 | 5000008286 |
| Hydrostatic Double Drum Vibrat ory Roller | RD11V | 5000007694 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GS8.5V | 5000007661 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GS9.7V | 5000007662 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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