The Wacker Neuson Oil Pressure Switch is a genuine OEM component designed for the PT6LT, PT6LS, and PT6LS(I) series self-priming centrifugal trash pumps. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this switch delivers the exact fit and electrical specification required for correct engine protection on these high-capacity 6-inch discharge pumps. Whether you are servicing a trailer-mounted PT6LT or a skid-mounted PT6LS, part number is the correct OEM replacement to restore proper operation. Keeping the oil pressure monitoring system in working order is critical to protecting the pump's engine from low-oil damage during demanding jobsite use.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Electrical Specification — Matched to the correct switching threshold and connector configuration required by the PT6LT and PT6LS engine protection circuit, ensuring the switch opens and closes at the intended pressure points.
- Direct-Fit Installation — Threads directly into the original port on PT6LT, PT6LS, and PT6LS(I) pump engines with no modification to fittings or wiring harness.
- Broad PT6 Family Coverage — A single part number covers the trailer-mounted PT6LT, skid-mounted PT6LS, and PT6LS(I) trash pump variants, consolidating your service parts inventory.
- Engine Protection Restored — A functional oil pressure switch triggers automatic engine shutdown before oil starvation causes internal damage; a failed switch leaves the engine running unprotected.
- Safety-Critical Fuel System Compliance — As a primary engine safeguard on fuel-powered equipment, using the correct OEM-spec switch ensures the shutdown circuit performs as designed under load.
The oil pressure switch monitors engine oil pressure in real time and sends a signal to the engine's shutdown or warning system when pressure drops below a safe operating threshold. On trash pumps like the PT6LT and PT6LS, where the engine runs hard under continuous load, this switch acts as the last line of defense against catastrophic internal engine failure caused by oil loss. When the switch fails — whether it sticks open, sticks closed, or develops an intermittent fault — the engine either shuts down unexpectedly during operation or, more dangerously, continues running with no oil pressure protection at all.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000083005 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0083005 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Oil Pressure Switch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| PT6LT Pump w/Trailer | PT6LT | 5000007175 |
| 150mm/6in Centrifugal Trash Pu mp Skid Mounted | PT6LS | 5000007174 |
| Trash Pump | PT6LS(I) | 5200012427 |
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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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