The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Resistor 50W, 5 Ohm designed for the WB16A and WB16AD series Power Buggies. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this resistor carries the exact electrical rating required by the machine's drive control circuit, ensuring correct current handling and consistent motor response. It fits across a broad range of WB16 variants — including AE, AF, AS, AD, ADE, ADF, AEF, and their combined suffix configurations — making it the go-to replacement for the full WB16 Power Buggy lineup.
Key Features
- Exact Rated Output: — Spec-matched at 50W and 5 Ohm, delivering the correct resistance load the WB16 drive circuit requires — no guesswork on compatibility.
- Genuine OEM Component: — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this resistor meets the original electrical specification the machine was engineered around.
- Broad WB16 Series Coverage: — Fits WB16A, WB16AD, WB16AE, WB16AF, WB16AS, WB16ADE, WB16ADF, WB16AEF, WB16AES, WB16AFS, WB16ADEF, WB16ADES, WB16ADFS, WB16AEFS, WB16ADEFS, and additional suffix variants.
- Drop-In Electrical Replacement: — Designed to install in the same position as the original, connecting directly to the existing wiring harness without modification to mounting points or connectors.
- Protects Drive System Integrity: — A failed or out-of-spec resistor can cause erratic speed control or motor overload in the WB16 drive system; restoring the correct resistance value brings stable, predictable buggy operation back online.
- Electrical Safety Assurance: — Running an incorrect resistance value in a powered drive circuit risks component damage or unsafe motor behavior; the correct 5 Ohm rating keeps the electrical system operating within its designed limits.
The resistor in a Wacker Neuson WB16 Power Buggy plays a key role in the electric drive control system, regulating the flow of current to manage motor speed and protect downstream electrical components from overload. By providing a fixed, calibrated resistance, it acts as a buffer between the power supply and the drive motor, smoothing out current draw during start-up and speed transitions. When the resistor fails or drifts out of spec, operators typically notice unresponsive speed control, jerky movement, or electrical faults — all of which point to the need for a direct replacement with the correct 50W, 5 Ohm rating.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000116246 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0116246 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Resistor 50W, 5 Ohm |
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 |
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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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