The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Circuit Breaker 2 Pole 30A designed for the GPS9700 and GPS8500 series portable generators. As a direct Wacker Neuson OEM part, the is manufactured to the same electrical specification as the original component, ensuring correct trip rating, terminal compatibility, and panel fit. This breaker is confirmed for the GPS9700 (both standard and Premium configurations) and the GPS8500 portable generators with electric start.
Key Features
- Correct Trip Rating: — Rated at 30 amps across 2 poles, matching the original breaker's overcurrent protection spec for the generator's output circuit.
- Genuine OEM Sourcing: — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to the same electrical tolerances as the factory-installed unit, ensuring the breaker responds accurately under load.
- Direct Panel Replacement: — Engineered to seat and connect in the existing breaker position without reworking the panel or output wiring.
- Confirmed Fitment: — Compatible with GPS9700 and GPS8500 portable generators with electric start, including the GPS9700 Premium configuration.
- Electrical Safety Compliance: — A correctly rated breaker is critical to protecting connected equipment and the generator's output circuitry from overcurrent events; an incorrect or failed breaker leaves both at risk.
A circuit breaker in a portable generator acts as the primary overcurrent protection device between the generator's output and the connected load. When current exceeds the rated threshold — in this case, 30 amps across two poles — the breaker trips and interrupts the circuit before wiring or connected equipment can be damaged. A breaker that fails to trip, trips too easily, or won't reset is no longer providing reliable protection, and running a generator with a faulty breaker puts both the machine and the load at risk. Replacing it with the correct OEM-rated unit restores the generator's built-in protection as originally intended.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000115049 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0115049 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Circuit Breaker 2 Pole 30A |
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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