The Wacker Neuson Steering Wheel is a genuine OEM component designed for the PT6LT, PT6LS, PT6Y, PT6YT, and PTK6 series self-priming centrifugal trash pumps. As a direct factory replacement, it restores full trailer and skid-mounted pump maneuverability across a wide range of PT6 configurations — including T4-compliant and international variants. Wacker Neuson sources this part to the same specifications as the original, ensuring it mounts and functions exactly as the factory-installed unit. If your pump trailer's steering wheel is cracked, broken, or missing, part number is the correct replacement to get your equipment back in service.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional specifications, so grip diameter, hub bore, and spoke geometry match the factory-installed wheel exactly.
- Direct Hub Replacement: — Mounts directly to the existing steering column hub on PT6 trailer-mounted pump configurations with no fabrication or adaptation needed.
- Broad PT6 Series Coverage: — Confirmed fitment across PT6LT, PT6LS, PT6Y, PT6YT, and PTK6 variants, including skid-mounted, trailer-mounted, T4, and select international models.
- Restored Pump Positioning Control: — A functioning steering wheel allows operators to accurately position and aim trailer-mounted pumps on uneven or confined work sites; a damaged wheel compromises safe trailer handling.
- OEM Part Number Assurance: — Ordering by Wacker Neuson part number 5000072176 eliminates guesswork and confirms you are receiving the correct wheel for your specific PT6 pump model.
The steering wheel on a trailer-mounted trash pump is the primary operator control for maneuvering and positioning the trailer on the job site. It connects to the trailer's steering axle, allowing the operator to direct the pump unit precisely into tight or congested areas — a common requirement around flooded excavations, construction sites, and bypass pumping setups. When the steering wheel is cracked, broken, or loses its grip surface, accurate trailer positioning becomes difficult and potentially unsafe; replacing it promptly with the correct OEM part restores full directional control and keeps pump deployment efficient.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000072176 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0072176 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Steering Wheel |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| PT6LT Pump w/Trailer | PT6LT | 5000007175, 5200014740 |
| 150mm/6in Centrifugal Trash Pu mp Skid Mounted | PT6LS | 5000007174, 5200014741 |
| PT6Y | PT6Y-SA | 5100070835 |
| PT6YT | PT6YT | 5100070966 |
| PUMP PT6Y-AU | PT6Y-AU | 5100076956 |
| PT6YT | PT6YT-IN | 5100077923 |
| PT 6LS | PT6LS(I) | 5200017427, 5200012427 |
| Trash Pump | PT6LT(I) | 5100014076 |
| PT6Y | PT6Y | 5100064168, 5100069617 |
| Trash Pump | PTK6 | 5200007830 |
| PT6Y | PT6Y EPA T4 | 5100073464 |
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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