The Wacker Neuson Cross is a genuine OEM component designed for the HP252 and Pureheat Hydronic Heater series, including oil burner, gas burner, and diesel-powered configurations. As a direct OEM part, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring an exact fit within the heater's fluid or fuel circuit assembly. This Cross is confirmed compatible across multiple Pureheat variants, including the Hydronic Air Heater diesel models, making it a reliable choice for fleet operators and service technicians maintaining Wacker Neuson heating equipment.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original specifications, ensuring correct thread engagement, wall thickness, and port alignment critical to a cross-fitting in a pressurized hydronic circuit.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Designed to install in the same location and orientation as the original, with matching port sizing for clean, leak-free reconnection of fluid lines.
- Broad Pureheat Series Compatibility — Fits the HP252, Pureheat Hydronic Heater (oil and gas burner variants), and Pureheat Hydronic Air Heater (diesel variants), covering a wide range of Wacker Neuson heating equipment.
- Fluid Circuit Integrity — A correctly seated cross maintains proper flow distribution across connected lines; a cracked or corroded fitting can cause pressure loss, fluid leaks, and heater shutdown.
- Verified Part Number Fit — Cross-referenced to OEM part number 5000168866, so technicians can order with confidence and avoid costly fitment errors on the jobsite.
A cross fitting is a four-way junction used within a heater's internal plumbing to distribute or route fluid — such as hydronic heating fluid or fuel — to multiple circuit branches simultaneously. In hydronic heating systems like the Pureheat series, this fitting plays a direct role in maintaining balanced flow across the system; if it cracks, corrodes, or develops a leak, the heater can lose pressure, trigger a fault condition, or shut down entirely. Replacing a worn or damaged cross with a genuine OEM part restores the original flow path geometry and keeps the heating circuit performing as intended.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168866 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168866 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Cross |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| HP252 | HP252 | 5000620249 |
| Pureheat Hydronic Heater, Oil Burner | Pureheat | 5000620245, 5000620246, 5000620190, 5000620220 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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