The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Starter Side Outlet Muffler designed for CRT36 and CRT48 series ride-on concrete trowels. As a direct OEM replacement, is manufactured to the same specifications as the original component — ensuring correct mounting alignment and exhaust routing on the starter side of the engine. This muffler fits multiple CRT configurations including the CRT48-25K-L, CRT48-25K-H, CRT36-23K-H, and CRT36-25K-H, covering both 48-inch and 36-inch ride-on trowel platforms. Sourcing a genuine Wacker Neuson part means your trowel returns to work with the correct exhaust system intact, protecting operator safety and engine performance.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Exhaust Integrity — Manufactured by Wacker Neuson to exact original design specifications, maintaining correct back-pressure and exhaust flow characteristics for the CRT engine configuration.
- Starter-Side Outlet Design — Engineered specifically for the starter-side exhaust outlet position, ensuring the outlet ports and mounting flanges align correctly with the CRT's engine bay without rework or shimming.
- Broad CRT Series Coverage — Fits the CRT48-25K-L, CRT48-25K-H, CRT36-23K-H, and CRT36-25K-H ride-on concrete trowels — both 36-inch and 48-inch platforms in low- and high-speed variants.
- Exhaust Containment and Heat Routing — A correctly functioning muffler keeps exhaust gases routed safely away from the operator and machine components; a cracked or failed muffler can direct heat and fumes toward the engine deck and operator zone.
- Operator Safety Compliance — Proper exhaust muffling and directional outlet placement are essential on ride-on equipment; replacing a damaged muffler restores the machine to its intended emissions and heat-management design.
The muffler on a ride-on concrete trowel serves two critical roles: it suppresses engine exhaust noise and directs combustion gases away from the operator and sensitive machine components. On CRT series trowels, the starter-side outlet position is a deliberate design choice that routes exhaust clear of the starting mechanism and operator platform. When a muffler cracks, corrodes, or loses its seal, exhaust gases and heat can escape in unintended directions — increasing operator exposure to fumes, accelerating wear on nearby components, and causing excessive noise levels on the finishing floor.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000152445 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0152445 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Starter Side Outlet Muffler |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1220mm/48in Low Speed Ride-On Trowel | CRT48-25K-L | 5000009084 |
| 1220mm/48in High Speed Ride-On Trowel | CRT48-25K-H | 5000009085 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-23K-H | 5000009083 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-25K-H | 5000620027 |
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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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