The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Head Gasket 1 Notch designed for the RT82-SC and RT56-SC vibratory trench rollers and LTC4L light towers. As a factory-sourced component, the is manufactured to the same specification as the original part, ensuring a correct seal between the cylinder head and engine block. Confirmed fitment spans the RT82-SC and RT56-SC remote-controlled trench roller series as well as the LTC4L light tower series.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Sealing Integrity — Manufactured to the exact combustion-chamber sealing specification of the original, maintaining correct compression and preventing coolant or combustion gas leaks at the head joint.
- Single-Notch Identification — The 1-notch designation indicates the correct head gasket thickness grade for this application; using the wrong grade affects compression ratio and engine longevity.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Port openings, bolt-hole pattern, and notch position align precisely with the engine deck on covered models, allowing a straightforward head reinstallation without trimming or modification.
- Broad Cross-Family Fitment — Covers RT82-SC and RT56-SC vibratory trench rollers alongside LTC4L light towers, making it a versatile stock item for fleets running multiple Wacker Neuson machine families.
- Compression and Combustion Protection — A failed or compressed head gasket causes loss of power, overheating, and oil or coolant contamination; replacing with the correct OEM gasket restores full engine performance immediately.
- Critical Engine Seal — Install Correctly — Torquing the head to specification over the correct gasket grade is essential for safe, stable engine operation; using a genuine OEM part eliminates material-grade uncertainty during reassembly.
The head gasket forms the primary seal between the cylinder head and the engine block, containing combustion pressure, oil passages, and coolant passages within their correct circuits. When this gasket fails — through age, overheating, or improper torquing — combustion gases can escape, coolant can enter the oil, or compression can drop significantly, all of which degrade power output and risk serious engine damage. Replacing a worn or blown head gasket with the correct part, matched to the right thickness grade indicated by the notch count, is one of the most critical engine rebuilds on any power equipment application.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000159399 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0159399 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Head Gasket 1 Notch |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT82-SC | 5000009025 |
| Vibratory Trench Roller | RT56-SC | 5000009026 |
| Light Tower | LTC4L | 5000009311, 5000009375 |
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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