The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Starter Handle designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson equipment including the CT36BDT walk-behind concrete trowel, PT2B centrifugal trash pump, PD3B and PDT2B diaphragm pumps, and B 3000 and B 5000 gasoline power units for internal vibrators. As a factory-sourced component, it is manufactured to the same specifications as the original part it replaces, ensuring a direct fit across all compatible models. Whether you are servicing a trowel on a finishing crew or keeping a pump running on a dewatering site, this handle restores full recoil starter function without modification. Confirm your model number before ordering to ensure compatibility with your specific machine configuration.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Molded and dimensioned to Wacker Neuson's original specifications, delivering the correct grip diameter, rope anchor point, and recoil engagement geometry for smooth, consistent pulls every start.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Installs into the recoil starter housing using the original mounting points — no trimming, drilling, or adapter hardware needed across all listed models.
- Broad Cross-Family Compatibility: — A single part number covers the CT36BDT and CT36BDT-E walk-behind trowels, PT2B trash pump, PD3B and PDT2B diaphragm pumps, and B 3000 and B 5000 gasoline power units.
- Restored Starting Performance: — A cracked, frayed, or broken starter handle makes cold-start pulls unpredictable and can leave operators unable to start equipment at the beginning of a shift; replacing it restores a firm, controlled grip on every pull.
- OEM Part Number Assurance: — Sourced directly under part number 5000020563, eliminating guesswork when cross-referencing against service manuals or dealer parts diagrams.
The starter handle is the grip component of a recoil (pull-start) starting system. When the operator pulls the handle, it draws the starter rope, which spins the engine's recoil mechanism and cranks the engine over for ignition. The handle absorbs the repeated stress of every cold and warm start, making it one of the higher-wear contact points in the starting system. When the handle cracks, the rope anchor fails, or the grip becomes slippery, starting the engine becomes difficult or impossible — replacing it promptly keeps the machine ready to run at the beginning of every shift.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000020563 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0020563 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Handle |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 915mm/36in Walk-behind Trowel | CT36BDT | 5000008009 |
| 50mm/2in Centrifugal Trash Pum p | PT2B | 5000006722 |
| Gasoline Power Unit for Intern al Vibrator | B 3000 | 5000005829 |
| Gasoline Power Unit for Intern al Vibrator | B 5000 | 5000007522, 5000006307 |
| 915mm/36in Walk-behind Trowel | CT36BDT-E | 5000008010 |
| 75mm/3in Diaphragm Pump | PD3B | 5000006802 |
| 50mm/2in Diaphragm Trash Pump | PDT2B | 5000007612, 5000007613 |
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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