The Wacker Neuson 5000072349 is a genuine OEM Volute Insert designed for the PT6 series 6-inch self-priming centrifugal trash pumps, covering PT6LT, PT6LS, PT6Y, PT6YT, and PTK6 models across multiple configurations and emission tiers. As a direct OEM replacement, the part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original part, ensuring correct fit within the pump housing without rework or adaptation. This volute insert is the right choice whether you are servicing a trailer-mounted PT6LT, a skid-mounted PT6LS, or any of the PT6Y and PTK6 variants covered under this part number. Keeping this component in good condition is essential to sustaining pump flow efficiency and preventing performance loss in demanding jobsite dewatering and fluid-transfer applications.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Material Integrity — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional specifications, maintaining the tight clearances inside the pump volute that directly affect flow rate and pressure output.
- Drop-In Housing Fit — Engineered to seat correctly within the PT6 pump casing, aligning with the impeller and volute geometry to restore proper fluid dynamics without modification.
- Broad PT6 Series Coverage — Fits PT6LT, PT6LS, PT6Y, PT6YT, and PTK6 configurations, including trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, EPA T4, and international variants.
- Sustained Pump Output — A worn or damaged volute insert causes turbulence and bypass within the pump casing, reducing discharge head and flow capacity; replacing it with the OEM insert restores rated pumping performance.
The volute insert is a wear-resistant liner seated inside the pump casing that surrounds and guides the rotating impeller. It forms the close-clearance boundary between the impeller and the volute housing, converting the kinetic energy of the spinning fluid into pressure and directing flow toward the discharge outlet. As the insert wears — typically from abrasive solids or extended use — the clearance gap between it and the impeller grows, allowing fluid to recirculate internally rather than being discharged, which reduces flow rate and pump efficiency. Replacing a worn insert with a correct-fitting OEM part restores the designed internal geometry and returns the pump to its rated performance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000072349 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0072349 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Volute Insert |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 150mm/6in Centrifugal Trash Pu mp Skid Mounted | PT6LS | 5000007174, 5200014741 |
| PT 6LS | PT6LS(I) | 5200017427, 5200012427 |
| PT6LT Pump w/Trailer | PT6LT | 5000007175, 5200014740 |
| PT6Y | PT6Y | 5100064168, 5100069617 |
| PT6Y | PT6Y-SA | 5100070835 |
| PT6Y | PT6Y EPA T4 | 5100073464 |
| PT6YT | PT6YT | 5100070966 |
| PT6YT | PT6YT-IN | 5100077923 |
| PUMP PT6Y-AU | PT6Y-AU | 5100076956 |
| Trash Pump | PT6LT(I) | 5100014076 |
| Trash Pump | PTK6 | 5200007830 |
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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