The Wacker Neuson Square Key 3/16 is a genuine OEM component designed for a range of Wacker Neuson equipment including CT36BDT walk-behind concrete trowels, PT2B centrifugal trash pumps, and B 3000 and B 5000 gasoline power units for internal vibrators. As a direct factory replacement, this square key is manufactured to the exact dimensions and material grade required to maintain proper shaft-to-hub engagement across all listed applications. Part number is verified for compatibility with the CT36BDT, CT36BDT-E, PT2B, B 3000, and B 5000 models. Keeping the correct key in service ensures drivetrain loads are transmitted cleanly without risk of slippage or accelerated wear to mating components.
Key Features
- Exact OEM Dimensions — Manufactured to the precise 3/16 cross-section required for correct keyway seating; undersized or worn keys cause shaft slippage and damage.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Matches the original keyway geometry on all listed models for straightforward installation without recutting or shimming.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment — Verified for CT36BDT and CT36BDT-E walk-behind trowels, PT2B trash pumps, and B 3000 and B 5000 gasoline power units for internal vibrators.
- Torque Transfer Integrity — Correctly sized square key maintains full rotational load transfer between shaft and hub, protecting both components from fretting and impact fatigue.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson OEM Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, ensuring the material hardness and tolerance match what the machine was engineered around.
A square key is a small but critical drivetrain component seated in matching keyways cut into a shaft and its mating hub or gear. It acts as a mechanical interlock that prevents the two parts from rotating independently, transferring torque from the power source to the driven component. When a key shears, deforms, or wears, the shaft spins freely inside the hub, resulting in a complete loss of drive to the working attachment and potential damage to the surrounding keyway surfaces if the machine continues to run.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000030850 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0030850 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Square Key 3/16 |
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 |
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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