Wacker Neuson 5000088506 Capacitor Ballast 1000 Watt HPS

The Wacker Neuson Capacitor Ballast 1000 Watt HPS is a genuine OEM component designed for the LT4SK, LTP4SK, LT4SZ, and LTP4SZ light tower series. As a direct OEM replacement, part is built to the exact electrical specifications required to drive the 1000-watt HPS lamp in these towers — no guesswork on compatibility. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this ballast ensures your light tower delivers the full output your crew depends on during night operations and low-visibility conditions.

Key Features

• Correct Electrical Output Rating: — Rated specifically for 1000-watt HPS lamps, ensuring the lamp receives the precise starting and operating voltage it requires for stable, full-brightness output.
• Genuine OEM Part: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original design tolerances, so this ballast integrates directly into the existing lamp housing and wiring harness of your light tower.
• Confirmed Fitment: — Verified for use on LT4SK, LTP4SK, LT4SZ, and LTP4SZ Wacker Neuson light towers — use part number 5000088506 to confirm the match before ordering.
• Protects Lamp and Electrical System: — A functioning capacitor ballast regulates the high-voltage arc strike and stabilizes current to the HPS lamp; a failed ballast causes flickering, no-start, or premature lamp failure.
• Electrical Safety Compliance: — Using the correct OEM-rated ballast for your specific lamp wattage is critical to safe operation; mismatched ballasts can overheat, damage wiring, or create a fire hazard on the unit.

The capacitor ballast is a core electrical component in a high-pressure sodium (HPS) light tower. It performs two essential jobs: it provides the high-voltage pulse needed to strike the arc and start the lamp, then it regulates the current flowing to the lamp during normal operation to keep light output steady and protect the bulb from fluctuating power. When the ballast fails or degrades, the lamp will typically fail to ignite, flicker continuously, or shut off shortly after starting — leaving your crew without site lighting when it matters most.

Part Details

Compatibility & Fitment

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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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