The Wacker Neuson Governor Lever is a genuine OEM component designed for CRT48 and CT48 series concrete trowels, including the 1220mm/48in ride-on trowel models and the CT48-13A-V walk-behind trowel. As a direct factory replacement, part is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring proper throttle and engine speed control is restored without guesswork. Confirmed fitment spans multiple CRT48-34V, CRT48-31V, and CT48-13A-V configurations, including high-speed and electronic steering variants.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Throttle Geometry: — Manufactured to the original pivot dimensions and lever arc, so governor response matches the engine's design intent on CRT48 and CT48 trowels.
- Drop-In Replacement: — Engineered to locate on the existing governor linkage mounting points, allowing straightforward installation without bracket modification.
- Broad CRT48 and CT48 Coverage: — Fits CRT48-34V, CRT48-31V, CRT48-31V-H, CRT48-31V-E, CRT48-31V-ES, CRT48-31V-ES-E, and CT48-13A-V configurations, including electronic steering and high-speed variants.
- Consistent Engine Speed Control: — A correctly functioning governor lever holds engine RPM steady under load, enabling the rotor blades to maintain uniform finishing speed across the concrete surface.
- Prevents Erratic RPM and Stalling: — A worn or bent governor lever causes hunting, surging, or loss of governed speed, which directly compromises finish quality and operator control.
The governor lever is a mechanical link between the engine's flyweight governor assembly and the carburetor throttle shaft. As engine load changes, the governor flyweights shift and move this lever, which in turn opens or closes the throttle to maintain a consistent RPM set by the operator. On a concrete trowel, stable engine speed is critical — fluctuating RPM translates directly into uneven rotor blade pressure and inconsistent surface finish. When the governor lever is bent, worn at its pivot, or broken, the engine loses its ability to self-regulate, resulting in surging, hunting, or under-speed conditions that make the machine difficult to control and the concrete difficult to finish correctly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000158249 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0158249 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Governor Lever |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-34V | 5000620805, 5000620075, 5200004935 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V | 5000620476 |
| CT48-13A-V Trowel | CT48-13A-V | 5000009452, 5000620836 |
| 1220mm/48in High Speed Ride-On Trowel | CRT48-31V-H | 5000009086 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V-E | 5000009481 |
| Ride-on Trowel | CRT48-31V-ES-E | 5000009482 |
| 1220mm/48in Ride-on Trowel, El ectronic Steering | CRT48-31V-ES | 5000009216 |
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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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