The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Circuit Breaker 2 Pole 20A designed for the GPS8500 and GPS9700 series portable generators, including Premium Portable Generator configurations. As a direct factory replacement, this breaker is sourced and specified by Wacker Neuson to match the original electrical protection requirements of these machines exactly. Keeping this component in proper working order is essential to the safe and reliable output of your generator on the jobsite.
Key Features
- Rated Overload Protection: — Factory-rated at 20 amps across 2 poles, delivering the correct trip threshold to protect generator output circuits from overload and short-circuit events.
- Genuine OEM Electrical Specification: — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this breaker meets the original resistance and switching characteristics specified for the GPS generator electrical system — no guesswork on compatibility.
- Drop-In Panel Replacement: — Designed to install directly into the existing breaker panel position on GPS8500 and GPS9700 generators, reconnecting to original wiring terminals without adaptation.
- Generator Series Coverage: — Fits GPS8500 and GPS9700 portable generators, including the Premium Portable Generator variant, covering both standard and electric-start configurations.
- Sustained Power Output: — A correctly functioning circuit breaker allows the generator to deliver stable, uninterrupted power. A worn or tripped-and-weakened breaker can cause nuisance trips, loss of output, or fail to protect downstream equipment from electrical faults.
- Electrical Safety Critical Component: — Circuit breakers are a primary line of defense against electrical hazards; using the OEM-specified 5000115048 ensures the protection rating matches the generator's designed load capacity.
A circuit breaker is the electrical protection device that monitors current flow through the generator's output circuit. When current exceeds the rated threshold — due to overload or a short circuit — the breaker trips and interrupts the circuit, preventing damage to the generator's windings and connected equipment. On portable generators like the GPS8500 and GPS9700, the 2-pole 20A configuration protects a dedicated output leg and is a wear and service item that can degrade or fail to reset properly over time. Replacing a faulty breaker with the correct OEM part restores full circuit protection and ensures the generator operates within its designed safety parameters.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000115048 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0115048 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker 2 Pole 20A |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GPS9700 | 5000008287, 5000620264 |
| Portable Generator with Electr ic Start | GPS8500 | 5000008286 |
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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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