The Wacker Neuson Battery is a genuine OEM component designed for the HI 770 XHD and HIF 600 series indirect-fired air heaters. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this battery meets the exact electrical specifications required by these diesel-powered heaters, ensuring dependable cold-weather starting performance across all supported configurations. It fits a broad range of HI 770 XHD variants — including Arctic Bear XHD, Arctic Bear XHD NS, and standard XHD builds — as well as the HIF 600 Flameless Air Heater. When your heater is battling sub-zero conditions on a demanding jobsite, a correctly spec'd OEM battery is the difference between a unit that fires up on command and one that leaves your crew in the cold.
Key Features
- OEM Electrical Specification: — Matched to the exact voltage and cold-cranking output required by Wacker Neuson indirect-fired heater control systems — no guesswork on compatibility.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Engineered to the same form factor and terminal configuration as the original, so installation goes straight in without rework or adapters.
- Broad HI 770 XHD Fitment: — Covers Arctic Bear XHD, Arctic Bear XHD NS, and multiple standard HI 770 XHD machine configurations, plus the HIF 600 Flameless Air Heater.
- Cold-Start Reliability: — Indirect air heaters are deployed in the harshest winter conditions; a properly rated battery ensures the control system and ignition sequence perform as designed when ambient temperatures drop.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Quality: — Supplied as an authorized OEM part under part number 5000166742, backed by Wacker Neuson's parts program for consistent quality and traceability.
The battery in an indirect-fired air heater powers the unit's control board, ignition system, and fuel management circuitry — all of which must operate reliably before the heater can generate and distribute warm air. Unlike a simple engine-start battery, this component must sustain low-current draw over extended run cycles and recover cleanly after the heater cycles off in extreme cold. A weak or incompatible battery can cause failed ignition attempts, fault codes, or a complete no-start condition, leaving heating operations stalled at exactly the moment they're needed most.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000166742 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0166742 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Battery |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| HI 770 XHD Indirect Air Heater, Diesel, 2x12 | Arctic Bear XHD | 5000620676 |
| HI 770 XHD Indirect Air Heater, Diesel, 1x16 | HI770XHD | 5000620183, 5200003814, 5200004934, 5100049894 |
| HI770XHD Indirect Heater | Arctic Bear XHD NS | 5000620690 |
| HIF 600 Flameless Air Heater | HIF600 | 5200017593 |
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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