The Wacker Neuson Starter Complete is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson walk-behind concrete trowels, floor saws, vibratory plate compactors, single-drum rollers, and portable generators — including CT48, BFS, BPU, RS800A, GV7000A, GS12Ai, and GS5.5A series machines. As a factory-sourced assembly, the is manufactured to the same specifications as the original unit it replaces, ensuring a direct, no-fuss installation. This is a complete starter assembly — not a partial repair kit — so you get every component needed to restore engine cranking function in a single order.
Key Features
- Factory-Matched Cranking Specs — Engineered to deliver the correct engagement torque and gear mesh for Wacker Neuson engines, so the starter engages cleanly without slipping or grinding on startup.
- Complete Assembly — Supplied as a full Starter Complete unit with all internals intact, eliminating the need to source individual sub-components or rebuild a worn-out housing.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment — Confirmed for CT48 walk-behind trowels, BFS floor saws, BPU 5045A reversible vibratory plate, RS800A and RSS800A single-drum rollers, and GV7000A, GV7003A, GS12Ai, and GS5.5A portable generators.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing — Produced by Wacker Neuson as part number 5000082838; matches the original part in materials, dimensions, and electrical interface — no adaptation required between the starter and the engine housing.
- Restores Cold-Start Reliability — A failing starter causes hard starts, engine flooding from repeated crank attempts, and eventual no-start conditions; replacing with the correct OEM unit restores dependable ignition across all operating temperatures.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — As an OEM starter assembly, the 5000082838 meets Wacker Neuson's electrical specifications, reducing the risk of starter circuit overload or arcing that can occur with improperly rated replacements.
The starter is the mechanical and electrical assembly responsible for cranking the engine from rest. When the operator activates the ignition, the starter motor draws current from the battery, spins an engagement gear (Bendix or ring-gear drive), and turns the engine over until combustion begins. A worn or failed starter typically presents as a clicking sound with no crank, slow labored cranking, or a starter that engages but immediately disengages before the engine fires. Left unaddressed, starter failure brings the machine to a complete stop — no engine crank means no operation, regardless of the machine's other systems being in good working order.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000082838 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0082838 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Complete |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT48-11A Trowel | CT48-11A | 5000009450, 5000620835 |
| Single Drum Vibratory Roller | RS800A | 5000006581, 5000630011 |
| Single Drum Vibratory Roller | RSS800A | 5000006582, 5000630012 |
| Self-propelled Walk-behind Saw | BFS 1318AS | 5000620085 |
| 1220mm/48in Walk-behind Trowel | CT48AGP | 5000007602, 5000007603 |
| 1220mm/48in CE Walk-behind Tro wel | CT48AGP-E | 5000008031, 5000008032 |
| 1220mm/48in CE Walk-behind Tro wel | CT48AGT-E | 5000007601, 5000008020 |
| 1220mm/48in Walk-behind Trowel | CT48AGT | 5000008019, 5000008041 |
| 1220mm/48in Variable Speed Wal k-behind Trowel | CT48AVP | 5000009219, 5000009220 |
| 1220mm/48in Variable Speed Wal k-behind Trowel | CT48AVT | 5000009217, 5000009218 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 50 kN, 45cm/18in | BPU 5045A | 5000008545 |
| G 7AI | G7AI | 5000009104 |
| Gasoline Floor Saw, Ø 450 (350 ) | BFS 100 | 5000007352 |
| 50Hz Portable Value Generator | GV7003A | 5000009354, 5000009359 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator 12 kVA | GS12Ai | 5000009108 |
| 50Hz Portable Value Generator | GV7000A | 5000009358, 5000009363 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator with E lectric Start | GS5.5A | 5000007105 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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