The Wacker Neuson Lock Nut is a genuine OEM component designed for the LTC4L, LTC4C, LTC4L-P, and LTC4C-P series light towers. As a direct-from-manufacturer part, the meets the exact material and dimensional specifications Wacker Neuson uses in production, ensuring a correct fit without improvisation. This lock nut is compatible across multiple LTC4 configurations, including standard, 50Hz, 50Hz CE, and power winch variants. When you need a dependable fastener that holds position under vibration and load cycling, replacing it with the correct OEM part keeps your light tower operating as intended.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fastener Grade — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's specified thread pitch, hardness, and locking torque retention so the nut stays secure through continuous vibration and thermal cycling on the job.
- Drop-In Thread Compatibility — Matches the original thread specification exactly, threading onto the mating stud or bolt without rework or chasing required.
- Broad LTC4 Series Coverage — A single part number covers LTC4L, LTC4L-P, LTC4C, and LTC4C-P variants, including standard, 50Hz, and 50Hz CE configurations.
- Vibration Resistance — The locking feature prevents loosening during generator operation and transport, maintaining fastener clamp load where a standard nut would back off over time.
- Structural Integrity Under Load — A failed or missing lock nut can allow assemblies to shift or separate; replacing with the correct 5000160438 restores designed clamping force and positional stability.
A lock nut is a fastener engineered to resist self-loosening when subjected to vibration, shock loads, or thermal expansion and contraction cycles. Unlike a standard hex nut, the locking element — whether a nylon insert, distorted thread, or prevailing-torque profile — grips the mating thread and maintains clamping force even as the assembly flexes or vibrates during operation. On a light tower like the LTC4 series, where the generator and mast components experience continuous engine vibration and repeated deployment cycles, lock nuts play a quiet but critical role in keeping structural and mechanical connections tight. When a lock nut strips, cracks, or goes missing, fastener preload is lost, which can allow components to shift, wear unevenly, or come apart — making timely replacement with the correct part an important part of routine maintenance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000160438 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0160438 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Lock Nut |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Light Tower | LTC4L | 5000009375, 5000009377, 5000009379, 5000009485 |
| Light Tower | LTC4C | 5000620017, 5000009376 |
| Light Tower with Power Winch | LTC4L-P | 5000620018 |
| Light Tower with Power Winch | LTC4C-P | 5000620028 |
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
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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