The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Gearbox Bracket Shim designed for CRT48-31V-ES-E and CRT48-31V-ES series ride-on concrete trowels. As a genuine OEM component, part is manufactured to the exact tolerances required to maintain proper gearbox and bracket alignment in these machines. This shim is a direct fit for the 48-inch ride-on trowel platform, including the electronic steering variant, ensuring correct spacing and load distribution at the gearbox mounting point. If your machine is showing signs of gearbox misalignment or excessive vibration at the bracket interface, this is the part to restore proper operation.
Key Features
- Exact Thickness Tolerance: — Manufactured to OEM-specified dimensions, ensuring the gearbox bracket seats correctly without shimming adjustments or gap compensation.
- Genuine OEM Part: — Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this shim carries the same part number and material spec as the component installed at the factory.
- Confirmed Fitment: — Verified for the CRT48-31V-ES-E and CRT48-31V-ES 48-inch ride-on concrete trowel models, including the electronic steering configuration.
- Preserves Gearbox Alignment: — A correctly fitted shim keeps the gearbox bracket seated under load, preventing wear on mounting hardware and protecting the gearbox housing from stress fractures.
- Simple Drop-In Replacement: — Installs in the existing bracket position without any machining or fitment modification, restoring the original mounting geometry.
A gearbox bracket shim is a precision spacer used to set and maintain the correct positional relationship between the gearbox and its mounting bracket on a ride-on concrete trowel. By filling the designed gap between mating surfaces, the shim distributes clamping loads evenly and prevents micro-movement that can accelerate wear on both the bracket and the gearbox housing. When a shim wears thin, cracks, or goes missing entirely, the gearbox can shift under load, leading to uneven blade pitch, vibration, and potentially damaging stress on surrounding drivetrain components.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000159076 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0159076 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Gearbox Bracket Shim |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 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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