The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Tap Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2, Hex Head designed for the WB16A series Power Buggy. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this fastener matches the exact thread pitch, diameter, and head profile specified for the WB16A platform, covering gasoline, electric, and four-wheel-drive variants across multiple build configurations. With broad fitment spanning WB16AE, WB16AF, WB16AS, WB16AD, and their combined-option derivatives, part number is the correct replacement when this hardware needs renewal.
Key Features
- Exact Thread Specification: — Cut to a 3/8-16 UNC thread profile and 1-1/2 inch length, ensuring full thread engagement in the tapped receiving material without bottoming out or under-engagement.
- Hex Head Drive: — Standard hex head format accepts common wrenches and sockets for straightforward installation and consistent torque application in the field.
- Genuine OEM Hardware: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's material and hardness specifications, so the fastener holds its clamp load under the vibration and load cycles typical of Power Buggy operation.
- Wide WB16A Series Coverage: — Fits WB16A, WB16AE, WB16AF, WB16AS, WB16AD, and all combined-suffix variants, making 5000116161 a single correct solution across a large portion of the WB16 Power Buggy lineup.
- Direct OEM Sourcing: — Ordering by Wacker Neuson part number 5000116161 eliminates guesswork and ensures you receive the fastener the machine was built with, not a generic substitute that may differ in grade or finish.
A tap bolt is a fully threaded hex-head fastener designed to thread directly into a tapped hole in a receiving component rather than through a clearance hole with a nut. On the WB16A Power Buggy, this type of hardware is used to secure structural and mechanical assemblies where a nut is inaccessible or where a clean, flush joint is required. When a tap bolt stretches, strips, or corrodes, it can no longer maintain the clamp load needed to keep critical components properly seated — leading to looseness, vibration-induced wear, or component separation during operation. Replacing a damaged or missing fastener with the correct OEM specification piece restores the joint to its designed clamping force.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000116161 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0116161 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Tap Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1-1/2, Hex Head |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Power Buggy | WB16AE | 5000009284, 5000009042, 5000009266 |
| Power Buggy | WB16AEF | 5000009290, 5000009046, 5000009272 |
| Power Buggy | WB16AES | 5000009291, 5000009047, 5000009273 |
| Power Buggy | WB16AEFS | 5000009296, 5000009052, 5000009278 |
| Power Buggy | WB16A | 5000009282, 5000008021, 5000009264 |
| Power Buggy | WB16AF | 5000009285, 5000008288, 5000009267 |
| Power Buggy | WB16AS | 5000009286, 5000009043, 5000009268 |
| Power Buggy | WB16AFS | 5000009292, 5000009048, 5000009274 |
| Power Buggy | WB16AD | 5000009283, 5000008022 |
| Power Buggy | WB16ADE | 5000009287, 5000009044 |
| Power Buggy | WB16ADF | 5000009288, 5000008289 |
| Power Buggy | WB16ADEF | 5000009293, 5000009049 |
| Power Buggy | WB16ADS | 5000009045 |
| Power Buggy | WB16ADES | 5000009050 |
| Power Buggy | WB16ADFS | 5000009051 |
| Power Buggy | WB16ADEFS | 5000009053 |
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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