The Wacker Neuson Governor Weight is a genuine OEM component designed for the CRT36-24A ride-on trowel series, RD11A hydrostatic double drum vibratory roller, and GS12Ai portable generator. As a direct OEM replacement, this part is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring correct engagement and function within the engine's governor assembly. Confirmed fitment spans multiple CRT36-24A configurations — including the standard, high-speed, and wheel-kit variants — as well as the RD11A and RD11AEC rollers and the GS12Ai 50Hz generator.
Key Features
- OEM-Matched Mass Specification — Manufactured to the exact weight tolerance required for proper governor flyweight action, ensuring the engine responds correctly to load changes across all compatible machines.
- Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to seat and pivot within the existing governor assembly without alteration, maintaining correct throw and return geometry.
- Broad Confirmed Fitment — Compatible with CRT36-24A ride-on trowel variants, RD11A and RD11AEC hydrostatic double drum rollers, and the GS12Ai 50Hz portable generator.
- Engine Speed Stability — A correctly weighted flyweight keeps engine RPM steady under varying loads, which is critical for consistent trowel finishing speed, roller drum frequency, and generator output voltage.
- Genuine Wacker Neuson Part — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, part 5000152501 carries the same quality assurance as the component originally installed at the factory.
The governor weight — also called a flyweight — is a small rotating mass mounted inside the engine's centrifugal governor assembly. As engine speed rises, centrifugal force causes the weights to pivot outward, which acts against the throttle mechanism to limit maximum RPM. When engine load increases and speed drops, the weights retract, allowing the throttle to open and restore power. This feedback loop keeps engine speed stable across varying operating conditions. A worn, cracked, or incorrectly weighted governor flyweight disrupts this balance, causing the engine to hunt, surge, or run outside its intended speed range — directly affecting the performance of the trowel, roller drum, or generator output it powers.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000152501 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0152501 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Governor Weight |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 915mm/36in Ride-On Trowel | CRT36-24A | 5000620080, 5000620299, 5000620802 |
| Hydrostatic Double Drum Vibrat ory Roller | RD11AEC | 5000007695 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-24A-H | 5000009232 |
| Hydrostatic Double Drum Vibrat ory Roller | RD11A | 5000007693 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT36-24A-E | 5000009483 |
| 50Hz Portable Generator 12 kVA | GS12Ai | 5000009108 |
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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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