The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM 500 Amp 3 Pole Breaker designed for G160 and G180 series portable generators. As a direct factory replacement, this breaker is built to the exact electrical specifications of the original component, ensuring it operates correctly within the generator's distribution and protection circuitry. It is verified to fit a wide range of G160 and G180 configurations, including standard, cold weather, custom, and 600V Transport Canada variants across Tier 3, Tier 4, and Tier 4 Final emission levels, as well as select G155 skid-mounted models. Sourcing the correct OEM breaker by part number is the surest way to maintain the safety and output integrity of your Wacker Neuson generator.
Key Features
- Correct Amperage and Pole Configuration — Rated at 500 amps across 3 poles, matching the original overcurrent protection specification for the G160 and G180 generator electrical systems.
- Genuine OEM Component — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this breaker meets the same trip-curve and interrupting-capacity standards as the unit installed at the factory.
- Broad G-Series Generator Fitment — Compatible with G155, G160, and G180 models across standard, cold weather, custom, and 600V Transport Canada configurations in multiple emission tiers.
- Critical Overcurrent Protection — A correctly functioning breaker protects the generator's output circuits from overload and short-circuit events; a failed or incorrect breaker puts connected equipment and operators at risk.
- Electrical Safety Compliance — Using the specified OEM breaker ensures the generator's protection system performs to its rated interrupting capacity, a requirement for safe operation on regulated job sites.
A circuit breaker in a portable generator serves as the primary overcurrent protection device between the generator's alternator output and the load distribution panel. When current draw exceeds the breaker's rated threshold — due to overload, a wiring fault, or a short circuit downstream — the breaker trips and interrupts the circuit before damage can occur to the windings, wiring, or connected equipment. A breaker that has weakened, tripped repeatedly without reset, or failed to trip at the correct threshold leaves the generator and its load circuits unprotected, creating a serious fire and equipment damage risk. Replacing a worn or suspect breaker with the correct 5000155011 unit restores the generator's full protection capability.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000155011 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0155011 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | 500 Amp 3 Pole Breaker |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Skid-mounted Mobile Generator | G160 | 5000009306, 5000620069, 5000620070 |
| G180-GENERATOR, SKID, CUSTOM, DEERE T3 | G180 | 5000620660, 5200001322, 5200006903, 5000620303, 5000620658, 5000620659, 5200003161, 5000620886, 5000620884, 5200007861, 5000620304, 5000620885, 5000620305, 5200010140, 5200014470, 5200010138, 5200010139, 5200014471, 5100015615, 5200014469, 5200025555, 5100045089, 5100045575, 5100045576, 5100045590, 5100045591, 5100045592, 5100049844, 5100049845, 5100025832, 5100025842 |
| Mobile Generator Skid Mounted | G155 | 5000008234 |
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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