The Wacker Neuson Central Handle Latch is a genuine OEM component designed for the BH and EH series gasoline and electric demolition breakers. This latch secures the handle assembly in its locked position, maintaining operator control and structural integrity during heavy-duty breaking work across the full BH and EH breaker lineup. As a direct OEM replacement, part number is built to the same specification as the original, ensuring it installs and functions exactly as designed. Compatible models span the BH 23, BH 24, BH 24 Low Vib, BH 55, BH 55rw, BH 65, EH 23, EH 24, EH 25, EH 27, EH 50, EH 65, EH 70, EH 75, EH 100, and TEH 1 series.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Latch Construction — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional tolerances, delivering the same secure locking engagement as the factory-installed component.
- Direct-Fit Handle Assembly Replacement — Engineered to align with the existing handle mount points on BH and EH series breakers, requiring no modification to the housing or handle bracket.
- Broad BH and EH Series Coverage — A single part number serves the BH 23, BH 24, BH 55, BH 65, EH 23, EH 27, EH 50, EH 75, EH 100, and related variants, making it a versatile stock item for contractors running multiple breaker models.
- Maintains Handle Lock Integrity Under Vibration — Demolition breakers generate sustained high-frequency impact forces; a worn or broken latch allows handle movement that degrades operator control and accelerates wear on surrounding components.
- Operator Safety — Handle Retention — A correctly functioning central handle latch keeps the handle locked securely during operation, preventing unexpected disengagement under load — a critical safety consideration during demolition and chipping work.
The central handle latch is the retention mechanism that locks the breaker's handle assembly into its operating position. During demolition work, the breaker transmits significant impact energy back through the tool body, and the handle latch is what keeps the handle firmly seated against those forces. When the latch wears, cracks, or breaks, the handle can shift or disengage mid-operation, compromising operator control and potentially causing damage to the handle housing or connected components. Replacing a failed latch promptly restores the secure, stable grip the operator depends on for accurate and safe breaking work.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000099020 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0099020 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Central Handle Latch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Breaker, tool holder 28x152 | BH 23 | 5000007893, 5000007894, 5000610379, 5000610380 |
| Petrol Breaker BH 23 RS | BH 23 RS | 5000008595 |
| Gasoline Breaker | BH 24 | 5000008993, 5000008994, 5000610293, 5000610384, 5000610385 |
| P. Breaker BH24LowVib EE28x152 | BH 24 Low Vib | 5000610082, 5000610083, 5000610390, 5000610391 |
| BH 55, hex 28x152 | BH 55 28x152 | 5100004028 |
| BH55 28x160 | BH 55 28x160 | 5100004029 |
| BH 65, hex 28x152 | BH 65 28x152 | 5100004034 |
| BH65 28x160 | BH 65 28x160 | 5100004035 |
| BH 55rw 28x152 | BH 55rw 28x152 | 5100004040 |
| BH55rw 28x160 | BH 55rw 28x160 | 5100004041 |
| BH65 Gasoline Breaker | BH 65 | 5000610387 |
| BH65 Gasoline Breaker | BH 65 28x152 US | 5100004037 |
| BH65 28x160 | BH65 28x160 | 5100047068, 5100051587 |
| BH55rw 28x160 | BH55rw 28x160 | 5100047101 |
| Electric Breaker w/28x152 shan k, 110V | EH 27/115 | 5000008396 |
| E.Breaker EH 23/115 Low Vib | EH 23/115 Low Vib | 5000008916 |
| E.Breaker EH 23/230 Low Vib | EH 23/230 Low Vib | 5000008942, 5000008944 |
| Breaker | EH 27/120 Low Vib | 5000610195 |
| Breaker | EH 27/127 Low Vib | 5000610196 |
| EH75/240V Electric Breaker | EH 75/240V | 5000610294 |
| ELECTRIC HAMMER 25/230V | EH 25/230V | 5000610396, 5000610397 |
| EH65 BREAKER | EH 65/120V | 5000610421 |
| BH55 28x160 | BH55 28x160 | 5100047105 |
| Electric Breaker w/28x152 shan k, 115V | EH 23/110/15 | 5000007767 |
| Electric Hammer EH 23/231 | EH 23/230 | 5000007776 |
| El. Hammer EH 23/110/22 | EH 23/110/22 | 5000007815 |
| Electric Breaker | EH 100/240 28x152 US | 5000008892 |
| Breaker EH 27/127 | EH 27/127 | 5000008957 |
| EH 100, 28x160 | EH 100/230 28x160 | 5000610026 |
| High Frequency Demolitionset | TEH 1 | 5000610241 |
| E.Breaker EH 24/042/200 | EH 24/042/200 | 5000610244 |
| EH 100, 32x160 | EH 100/230 32x160 | 5000610319 |
| EH 100, hex 28x152 | EH 100/230 28x152 | 5100003030 |
| EH 75, hex 28x160 | EH 75/230 28x160 | 5100004154 |
| EH 75, hex 28x152 | EH 75/230 28x152 | 5100004155 |
| EH75/240 Electric Breaker | EH 75/240 28x152 US | 5100004157 |
| EH70/120 Electric Breaker | EH 70/120 28x152 US | 5100004159 |
| EH 50, hex 28x152 | EH 50/230 28x152 | 5100004472 |
| EH 50, hex 28x160 | EH 50/230 28x160 | 5100004473 |
| Electric Hammer | EH 50/230 28x160 BR | 5100009761 |
| Electric Hammer | EH 75/230 28x160 BR | 5100009762 |
| Electric Hammer | EH 100/230 28x160 BR | 5100009790 |
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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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