The Wacker Neuson Starter is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Wacker Neuson walk-behind concrete trowels, self-priming trash pumps, portable generators, reversible vibratory plate compactors, and gasoline floor saws. This includes the CT36 and CT48 trowel series, the PT3A centrifugal trash pump, G3.3A and G3.7A portable generators, BPU 3050A, BPU 3545A, BPU 3750Ats, and BPU 4045A reversible vibratory plates, as well as BFS 935A and BFS 940A floor saws. As a factory-sourced part, the carries the same specifications as the original unit installed at production, ensuring a direct, correct-fit replacement. Keep this part number on hand as a service spare to minimize unexpected downtime across your Wacker Neuson fleet.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Cranking Spec — Factory-wound armature and correct engagement geometry ensure full cranking torque output from the first pull, matching what left the Wacker Neuson production line.
- Broad Cross-Family Compatibility — A single part number covers CT36 and CT48 walk-behind trowels, PT3A trash pumps, G3.3A/G3.7A generators, BPU reversible vibratory plates, and BFS floor saws — simplifying your service inventory.
- Drop-In Mounting — Bolt pattern, pinion tooth count, and housing dimensions match the OEM starter exactly, allowing straightforward installation without modification to existing mounting brackets or wiring connectors.
- Consistent Cold and Hot Starting — A properly functioning starter delivers reliable engagement under load; a worn or failing unit causes hard starts, incomplete engagement, and can damage the flywheel ring gear over time.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — As the primary cranking component in the ignition circuit, using a correctly rated OEM starter prevents overcurrent conditions that can damage wiring harnesses or ignition switches.
The starter is the electric or recoil-assist motor responsible for spinning the engine over fast enough to initiate combustion and get the machine running. On equipment like concrete trowels, trash pumps, generators, and vibratory plates, the starter endures frequent engagement cycles — especially on job starts in cold or demanding conditions. When a starter motor wears out or fails, the engine will not crank, bringing the machine to a complete stop. Replacing the 5000089278 with a genuine OEM unit restores proper engagement with the flywheel and ensures the engine fires reliably every time the operator initiates a start sequence.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000089278 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0089278 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CT36-8A-V Trowel | CT36-8A-V | 5000009442, 5000620832 |
| CT36-8A Trowel | CT36-8A | 5000009439, 5000620831 |
| CT48-8A Trowel | CT48-8A | 5000009449 |
| CT48-8A | CT48-8A EU | 5000620837 |
| PT3A | PT3A | 5000009101, 5000009240, 5000009098, 5000620800, 5000006729, 5000006730, 5100058535, 5100058536 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36AGP | 5000007596, 5000007595 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36AGP-E | 5000008036, 5000008026 |
| 1220mm/48in Walk-behind Trowel | CT48ADP | 5000007598, 5000007599, 5000008199 |
| 1220mm/48in CE Walk-behind Tro wel | CT48ADP-E | 5000008027, 5000008028 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36AGT-E | 5000007594, 5000008012 |
| 1220mm/48in CE Walk-behind Tro wel | CT48ADT-E | 5000007597, 5000008016 |
| 915mm/36in CE Walk-behind Trow el | CT36AGT | 5000008014, 5000008011 |
| 1220mm/48in Walk-behind Trowel | CT48ADT | 5000008015, 5000008040 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator | G3.3A | 5000008257, 5000008253, 5000008255, 5000008251 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator | G3.3AE | 5000008258, 5000008252, 5000008254, 5000008256, 5000008259 |
| Portable Generator | G3.7A | 5000007189, 5000008044 |
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 35 kN, 45cm/18in | BPU 3545A | 5000008783 |
| 915mm/36in Variable Speed Walk #NAME? | CT36AVP | 5000009235, 5000009236 |
| HPG100A | HPG100A | 5000009507 |
| BFS 935A SAW,BASIC | BFS 935AB | 5000008910 |
| 915mm/36in Variable Speed Walk #NAME? | CT36AVT | 5000009233, 5000009234 |
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 25kN, 50cm/20in | BPS 2550A | 5000007528 |
| BPU 3050A | BPU 3050A | 5000008763 |
| HPG50A | HPG50A | 5000009509 |
| BFS 914AB SAW | BFS 914AB | 5000610092 |
| BPU 3050A US | BPU 3050A US | 5000610361 |
| Reversible Plates | MPU 29A | 5000630244 |
| Portable Generator, 50Hz | G3.3AI | 5000009036 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HPG100 | 5000008293 |
| Vibratory Truss Screed, Power Section | HPG50 | 5000008294 |
| Gasoline Floor Saw, 350 cutmat ic | BFS 935A | 5000008694 |
| Gasoline Floor Saw, 350 cutmat ic | BFS 935AL | 5000008695 |
| Portable Generator | G3.3AIT | 5000009460 |
| Petrol Floor Saw BFS 940A | BFS 940A | 5000610327 |
| Vibratory plate BPU 4045A | BPU 4045A | 5000610345 |
| BPU3545A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 3545A US | 5000610362 |
| BPU4045A-VIBROPLATE | BPU 4045A US | 5000610403 |
| BPU 3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats | 5000610408 |
| BPU3750Ats | BPU 3750Ats US | 5000610423 |
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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