The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Shim designed for the PT6LT, PT6LS, PT6Y, and PTK6 series 6-inch centrifugal trash pumps. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this shim ensures internal clearances are held to the correct specification, supporting consistent pump performance across a wide range of PT6 configurations. Fitment spans trailer-mounted, skid-mounted, and stand-alone variants including PT6LT, PT6LT T4, PT6LS, PT6LS(I), PT6Y, PT6Y EPA T4, PT6YT, and PTK6 models. When it comes to maintaining internal tolerances on high-volume trash pumps, using the correct OEM part is essential.
Key Features
- Exact Clearance Control — Engineered to OEM thickness tolerances, this shim maintains the precise internal spacing required for correct impeller and shaft alignment within the pump assembly.
- Genuine OEM Quality — Supplied by Wacker Neuson as an authorized replacement, ensuring material grade and dimensional accuracy match the original production specification for PT6-series pumps.
- Broad PT6 Series Fitment — Compatible with PT6LT, PT6LT T4, PT6LS, PT6LS(I), PT6Y, PT6Y EPA T4, PT6YT, PT6YT-IN, and PTK6 pump models, covering both domestic and international configurations.
- Supports Correct Pump Output — Proper shimming keeps rotating components running true; incorrect clearances can cause vibration, accelerated wear, and reduced flow performance in demanding pumping applications.
- Direct Service Replacement — Sized and shaped for drop-in installation during pump disassembly and rebuild, eliminating guesswork when restoring internal clearances to spec.
A shim is a thin, precisely manufactured spacer used to set or restore the correct gap between internal components — in this case within the pump's rotating assembly. In a high-volume trash pump like the PT6 series, maintaining the right clearance between the impeller and casing is critical: too much gap reduces pumping efficiency and flow rate, while too little can cause contact, heat buildup, and premature component wear. When a shim is worn, deformed, or missing, the pump may vibrate excessively, lose prime more easily, or deliver noticeably reduced discharge performance. Replacing it with the correct OEM shim restores the internal geometry the pump was built around.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000073016 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0073016 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Shim |
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.
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