The Wacker Neuson Adapter is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater, HP252, and CH5000 Cross Heater series. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this adapter delivers the precise fit and material specification your heating equipment demands. It is compatible across multiple E5000 configurations — including gas burner, diesel burner, and 12kW generator/diesel variants — as well as CH5000 oil burner and CH5000 generator/oil burner models. When it's time to restore your ground or cross heater to full working order, part number is the correct, factory-authorized choice.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact material and dimensional standards, ensuring the adapter seats and seals correctly within the heating system assembly.
- Direct-Fit Installation — Engineered as a drop-in replacement that mates to existing connections on E5000, HP252, and CH5000 units without reworking surrounding components.
- Broad Heater Family Coverage — Fits gas burner, diesel burner, and 12kW generator/diesel E5000 Ground Heater variants, plus oil burner and generator/oil burner CH5000 Cross Heater configurations.
- Sustained Heating Performance — A correctly fitted adapter maintains proper flow or connection integrity within the heater circuit; a worn or damaged adapter can compromise heat output and system efficiency on cold-weather jobsites.
- Verified Part Number — Cross-referenced to Wacker Neuson part 5000168822, giving you confidence you're ordering the right component for your specific machine configuration.
An adapter in a ground or cross heater serves as a critical interface fitting, connecting two sections of the heater's fluid, fuel, or air circuit so that media can pass through without leakage or pressure loss. When this fitting is intact and correctly torqued, the heater operates at its intended output and efficiency. A cracked, corroded, or improperly fitting adapter can introduce leaks or pressure drops that degrade heating performance — or force a shutdown at exactly the moment warmth is needed most on a cold-weather pour or frost-protection operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168822 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168822 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Adapter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| HP252 | HP252 | 5000620249 |
| Cross Heater with oil burner | CH5000 | 5000620240, 5000620242 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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