The Wacker Neuson Electrical Box is a genuine OEM component designed for the E5000 Ground Heater and CH5000 Cross Heater series. As a direct OEM replacement, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original unit, ensuring a correct fit across gas burner, diesel burner, and generator-equipped E5000 configurations, as well as oil burner and generator oil burner CH5000 models. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, the guarantees authentic construction and full compatibility with the machines it was engineered for. Whether you are restoring a unit to service or replacing a failed enclosure, this is the correct part for the job.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Electrical Enclosure: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original design specifications, ensuring correct terminal layout, housing dimensions, and protective rating for the heater's control circuitry.
- Drop-In Replacement: — Matches the original mounting points and wiring connections on E5000 and CH5000 heaters, allowing straightforward swap-out without custom fitting or modification.
- Broad Heater Series Compatibility: — Fits gas burner, diesel burner, and 12kW generator-diesel E5000 Ground Heater variants, plus CH5000 Cross Heaters with oil burner and generator oil burner configurations.
- Protects Critical Control Components: — Houses and shields the electrical controls that regulate burner ignition and heater operation; a damaged or failed box exposes sensitive wiring to moisture, debris, and cold-weather conditions common on winter job sites.
- Electrical Safety Compliance: — Using the correct OEM enclosure maintains the integrity of the heater's electrical system, reducing the risk of shorts, control faults, or unsafe operating conditions in the field.
The electrical box on an E5000 or CH5000 heater serves as the central housing for the unit's control and ignition electronics. It protects wiring terminals, switches, and control boards from the harsh environments — moisture, dust, and freezing temperatures — that ground and cross heaters are routinely exposed to on winter construction sites. When the enclosure is cracked, corroded, or damaged, it can compromise the entire electrical system, leading to ignition failures, erratic burner behavior, or unsafe operation; replacing it promptly with the correct OEM part restores reliable, protected control of the heater.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000178905 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0178905 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Electrical Box |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| 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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