The Wacker Neuson Element is a genuine OEM component designed for the E3000 Hydronic Surface Heater and Ground Heater series, as well as the CUB400 Skid Mounted Indirect Fired Air Heater. As a direct OEM part, the is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring consistent performance across all covered E3000 and CUB400 configurations including lift bail, generator, and thermocouple variants. Keeping a correctly functioning heating element in service is critical to maintaining steady heat output on cold-weather concrete curing, ground thawing, and surface heating applications. When fitment accuracy matters, sourcing the correct OEM part number is the most reliable way to restore full system performance.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Heat Output Spec — Manufactured to match the original element's wattage and thermal output rating, ensuring the heating circuit delivers consistent BTU performance across all E3000 and CUB400 variants.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to the same mounting configuration and electrical connections as the original, allowing straightforward installation without modification to the heater housing or wiring harness.
- Broad E3000 Series Coverage — Fits a wide range of E3000 configurations including Ground Heater, Hydronic Surface Heater, lift bail, 3kW and 6kW generator, and thermocouple variants, as well as the CUB400 Skid Mounted Indirect Fired Air Heater.
- Restored Heating Efficiency — A failed or degraded element causes uneven or insufficient heat output, directly impacting ground thaw rates and concrete curing timelines. Replacing with a correct OEM element restores the system to full rated performance.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — As a current-carrying heating component, using the correct OEM-rated element ensures the unit operates within its designed electrical load parameters, protecting the circuit and downstream components.
The heating element is the core energy-conversion component inside the E3000 and CUB400 heater units — it converts electrical energy into the thermal output that warms hydronic fluid or air for ground thawing and surface heating applications. When the element is functioning correctly, the heater maintains steady, predictable heat delivery; a worn, burned-out, or failed element causes a loss of heat output or complete heater shutdown, stalling cold-weather work operations. Replacing a failed element with the correct OEM part restores the heater's rated thermal capacity and keeps the unit operating safely within its designed electrical specifications.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000172710 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0172710 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Element |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E3000 Hydronic Surface Heater with generator | E3000 | 5000620219, 5000620679, 5000620158, 5000620678, 5200014677, 5100017807, 5100017809, 5200014678, 5200014679, 5200014720, 5100017806, 5100017808, 5100025046, 5100025045 |
| Skid Mounted-Indirect Fired Ai r Heater, NG/LP | CUB400 | 5000620206 |
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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