The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Backing Plate designed for the CRT36 and CRT48 series ride-on concrete power trowels. As a direct factory replacement, this part is sourced from Wacker Neuson and built to the same specifications as the original component installed at the time of manufacture. It is compatible with a wide range of CRT36 and CRT48 models, including the CRT36-24A, CRT36-25, CRT36-26A, CRT48-31V, CRT48-33K, CRT48-34V, and CRT48-35 variants, covering both standard and high-speed configurations. When it comes to concrete finishing equipment, using the correct OEM part ensures the trowel assembly performs as intended and protects the surrounding components from premature wear.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and dimensional standards, ensuring the backing plate seats and clamps correctly within the trowel arm assembly.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement: — Engineered to match the original mounting pattern and profile of the CRT series trowel, allowing straightforward installation without rework or modification of surrounding hardware.
- Broad CRT Series Compatibility: — Fits an extensive range of CRT36 and CRT48 ride-on trowel models, including standard, high-speed, electronic steering, and dual-fuel variants across multiple production runs.
- Protects Float and Finish Blade Performance: — A correctly seated backing plate distributes load evenly across the blade, helping maintain consistent surface contact and uniform concrete finish quality. A worn or distorted plate can cause uneven blade pressure and surface defects.
- Verified Part Number: — Part number 5000154490 is confirmed against Wacker Neuson's parts catalog for the CRT36 and CRT48 machine families, giving you confidence you are ordering the right component for your machine.
The backing plate is the structural foundation that secures the finishing blade to the trowel arm on a ride-on concrete power trowel. It distributes the downward force of the rotating arm evenly across the blade surface, which is critical to achieving a flat, smooth concrete finish. When the backing plate becomes cracked, warped, or worn, blade contact becomes inconsistent, resulting in chatter marks, uneven finishing, and accelerated wear on adjacent trowel arm components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000154490 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0154490 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Backing Plate |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| CRT48-35L Trowel | CRT48-35L | 5000620113, 5000620806 |
| CRT48-35V | CRT48-35V | 5000620112 |
| CRT48-35V | CRT48-35V EU | 5000620807 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-on Trowel | CRT36-25 | 5000620115, 5000620295, 5000620803, 5000620804 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-34V | 5000620805, 5000620075, 5200004935 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V | 5000620476 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On Trowel | CRT36-24A | 5000620080, 5000620299, 5000620801, 5000620802 |
| 1220mm/48in High Speed Ride-On Trowel | CRT48-31V-H | 5000009086 |
| 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 | CRT36-24A-H | 5000009232 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V-E | 5000009481 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V-ES-E | 5000009482 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT36-24A-E | 5000009483 |
| CRT36-26A Trowel w/Wheel Kit | CRT36-26A | 5000621000, 5000620999, 5000621001, 5000621002 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel, El ectronic Steering | CRT48-31V-ES | 5000009216 |
| CRT48-33K | CRT48-33K | 5200002353 |
| CRT48-33K Trowel, Dual-Fuel | CRT48-33K DF | 5200007686, 5200007687 |
| 915mm/36in Ride-On High Speed Trowel | CRT36-25K-H | 5000620027 |
| CRT48-33K | CRT48-33k | 5200002354 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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