The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Connecting Rod designed for the EHB 7M, EHB 7/115, and EHB 7/230 series SDS-max electric demolition and rotary hammers. As a factory-sourced component, it is manufactured to the exact tolerances required by Wacker Neuson for this hammer family, ensuring correct installation without dimensional guesswork. This part covers both 115V and 230V variants within the EHB 7 lineup, making it the right choice whether you are servicing a single-voltage or dual-voltage unit. When a worn or damaged connecting rod is the source of your hammer's loss of impact force or internal knocking, replacing it with part number restores the drivetrain to its original operating condition.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Precision Tolerancing — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original dimensional specifications, ensuring the rod-to-crankshaft and rod-to-piston interfaces align correctly under repeated high-impact cycling.
- Direct Drivetrain Replacement — Drops into the EHB 7 hammer's internal crank assembly using the original hardware and mounting points, with no reworking of the housing or bearing seats.
- Broad EHB 7 Series Coverage — Fits the EHB 7M, EHB 7/115, and EHB 7/230 models across both 115V and 230V configurations, consolidating your parts sourcing for the entire EHB 7 platform.
- Restored Impact Performance — A correctly fitted connecting rod maintains the full stroke energy transfer from the motor to the chisel or drill bit; a worn or cracked rod causes erratic impact output and accelerated internal wear.
- Internal Safety of the Drivetrain — A failed connecting rod in a high-cycle electric hammer can cause secondary damage to the crankshaft, piston, and housing. Replacing it promptly with the correct OEM part limits the risk of cascading internal failures.
The connecting rod is the mechanical link between the rotating crankshaft and the reciprocating piston inside an electric demolition hammer. As the crankshaft turns, the connecting rod converts that rotational motion into the back-and-forth stroke that drives the striker and delivers impact energy to the tool bit. Because it absorbs significant dynamic load with every blow, the connecting rod is subject to fatigue over time — symptoms of wear include a noticeable drop in impact force, unusual internal knocking, or vibration that feels inconsistent during operation. Replacing a worn connecting rod with a genuine OEM part like the Wacker Neuson 5000104217 returns the hammer's internal geometry to specification and protects the surrounding drivetrain components from further damage.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000104217 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0104217 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Connecting Rod |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Electric Drilling/Chisseling H ammer, SDS-max, 115V | EHB 7M | 5000007850 |
| Rotary Demolition Hammer | EHB 7/115 | 5000007706, 5000007974 |
| Electric Drilling/Chisseling H ammer, SDS-max, 115V | EHB 7/230 | 5000007973, 5000007980 |
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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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